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| − | '''Nosy Lonja, or Sugarloaf Island, is a small island in | + | '''Nosy Lonja, or Sugarloaf Island, is a small island in the Bay of Diego featured on numerous postcards. The small island is a landmark symbolising both the town and Bay of Diego Suarez. A drawing of the island appears on 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]]. | + | View of Nosy Lonja from the outskirts of [[Diego Suarez]] along the road leading to [[Ramena|Ramena Village]]. |
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| − | It is considered [[fady]] to visit the island as it is believed death will follow to those who step ashore. As such, the island remains uninhabited and boat transfers are not available | + | It is considered [[fady]] to visit the island as it is believed death will follow to those who will 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 the safe distance of the shore along Boulevard Duplex, about 10 minutes drive from Diego town. |
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| − | [[Note Bleue|Note Bleue Park Hotel]] offers a nice view | + | While a good view of island is available from anywhere along the road, [[Note Bleue|Note Bleue Park Hotel]] offers a nice view from its restaurant and swimming pool area. |
Revision as of 18:02, 12 November 2011
Nosy Lonja, or Sugarloaf Island, is a small island in the Bay of Diego featured on numerous postcards. The small island is a landmark symbolising both the town and Bay of Diego Suarez. A drawing of the island appears on 100 Ariari banknotes.
View of Nosy Lonja from the outskirts of Diego Suarez along the road leading to Ramena Village.
It is considered fady to visit the island as it is believed death will follow to those who will 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 the safe distance of the shore along Boulevard Duplex, about 10 minutes drive from Diego town.
While a good view of island is available from anywhere along the road, Note Bleue Park Hotel offers a nice view from its restaurant and swimming pool area.
