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Nosy Lonja, or Sugarloaf Island, is a small island in [[Diego Bay]] pictured on many postcards and in travel literature. This small island has become a landmark symbolising both the town and the bay of Diego. A picture of the island also appears on the 100 Ariari banknotes. It is considered ''[[fady]]'' by locals to visit the island as it is believed death will occur to those who step ashore, as such, the island remains uninhabited and boat transfers are not available. One may however admire the view of the island from a safe distance of the shore.
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'''Nosy Lonja, or Sugarloaf Island, is a small island in [[Diego Bay]] featured on numerous postcards and in travel literature. This small island is a landmark symbolising both the town and the bay of [[Diego Suarez]]. A picture of the island also appears on the 100 Ariari banknotes.'''
  
 
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View of Nosy Lonja from the outskirts of [[Diego Suarez]] along the road leading to [[Ramena|Ramena Village]].</i>
 
View of Nosy Lonja from the outskirts of [[Diego Suarez]] along the road leading to [[Ramena|Ramena Village]].</i>
 
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It is considered ''[[fady]]'' by the locals to visit the island; it is believed death will occur to those who step ashore, as such, the island remains uninhabited and boat transfers are not available or recommended. One may however admire the view of the island from a safe distance of the shore along Boulebvard Duplex, about 10 minutes drive from Diego town. [[Note Bleue|Note Bleue Park Hotel]] offers a perfect view from its restaurant and swimming pool area.
  
 
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== Accommodation ==

Revision as of 17:26, 12 November 2011

Nosy Lonja, or Sugarloaf Island, is a small island in Diego Bay featured on numerous postcards and in travel literature. This small island is a landmark symbolising both the town and the bay of Diego Suarez. A picture of the island also appears on the 100 Ariari banknotes.

Nosy Lonja Deigo Bay.jpg View of Nosy Lonja from the outskirts of Diego Suarez along the road leading to Ramena Village.</i>

It is considered fady by the locals to visit the island; it is believed death will occur to those who step ashore, as such, the island remains uninhabited and boat transfers are not available or recommended. One may however admire the view of the island from a safe distance of the shore along Boulebvard Duplex, about 10 minutes drive from Diego town. Note Bleue Park Hotel offers a perfect view from its restaurant and swimming pool area.

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