Madagascar, the fourth largest island in the world, is a popular tourist destination among visitors looking for a peaceful relaxing holiday.
Madagascar Island includes several smaller island, chains of mountains, rain forests, lowlands, savannah, a semi-desert region and a dry deciduous forests.
While on holidays to Madagascar, most visitors prefer to visit the following top tourist attractions:
1.) Island of Nosy Be
The Island of Nosy Be is a premier tourist attraction of Madagascar. The scenic island is exposed to winds but enjoys a gratifying climate during all seasons except the summer months. Nosy Be boasts eleven volcanic lakes and large water reserves.
Some of the popular tourist attractions in Nosy Be are the town of Hell Ville and the Jungle Village. The delectable cuisine of the island also makes it a very popular tourist destination. The island is home to a thriving population of crocodiles.
2.) Toamasina
Set up in the 18th century, Toamasina is the largest port of Madagascar. It has a mixture of stunning beaches and is located on a peninsula. Another great attraction of the area is the Bazary Be (Big market) which is famous for its traditional products.
3.) Toliara
Toliara, one of Madagascar’s sea-side towns is renowned for the water sports that are offered in the area. The local museum and shell market are very popular attractions of the town. Other popular attractions of this town include the Tulear Reef and the spectacular village of Ifaty. Scuba diving in the area attracts many tourists from across the world.
4.) Ranomafana
Ranomafana is another popular tourist attraction of Madagascar. Ranomafana National Park conserves the biodiversity of the Ranomafana ecosystem. The picturesque park, running cascades, numerous species of flora and fauna, meandering river and favourable climate makes Ranomafana a prime tourist destination in Madagascar. It offers birding enthusiasts an opportunity to view numerous bird species.
5.) Mahajanga
Located on the north western coast of the Madagascar, the city of Mahajanga is yet another popular tourist attraction. The coastal town endowed with splendid beaches has a lot of oriental influence as evidenced its many colonial buildings. The Port of Mahajanga is popular with the locals and tourists alike.
While on holidays in Madagascar, many visitors are nowadays avoiding staying in hotels in favour of renting holiday villas or self catering holiday apartments direct from the home owners.
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