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| + | Sakalava Bay is easily accessible by car. Coming from Diego Suarez, there is after ten kilometres a junction at the small village [[Ankorikakely]] (respectively eight kilometres from [[Ramena]]). From there on an unpaved sandy road leads for another six kilometres to Sakalava Bay. Alternatively it is possible to walk from the village Ramena via [[Baie des Dunes]], [[Baie des Pigeon]]s to Sakalava Bay. This nature walk takes between 2.5 and 3 hours. | ||
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| + | The beach of Sakalava Bay is several kilometres long. On the far south side mangroves are growing. The waters around a rocky islet are best suited for kite- and windsurfing. During low tide sandbanks emerge in the bay. A trail leaving from the north side of the beach leads to another two beaches, of which teh second one is the most beautiful. | ||
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| + | There are two hotels along the beach. The Sakalava Lodge has a windsurfing and kitesurfing school. Next to the hotels are small local restaurants, offering basic meals such as seafood and coconut rice to day trippers. | ||
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Revision as of 06:19, 6 December 2011
Sakalava Bay (Baie des Sakalava) is a popular destination for windsurfing and kitesurfing located approximately 16 kilometres from Diego Suarez on the northeast coast of Madagascar.
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Sakalava Bay is easily accessible by car. Coming from Diego Suarez, there is after ten kilometres a junction at the small village Ankorikakely (respectively eight kilometres from Ramena). From there on an unpaved sandy road leads for another six kilometres to Sakalava Bay. Alternatively it is possible to walk from the village Ramena via Baie des Dunes, Baie des Pigeons to Sakalava Bay. This nature walk takes between 2.5 and 3 hours.
The beach of Sakalava Bay is several kilometres long. On the far south side mangroves are growing. The waters around a rocky islet are best suited for kite- and windsurfing. During low tide sandbanks emerge in the bay. A trail leaving from the north side of the beach leads to another two beaches, of which teh second one is the most beautiful.
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There are two hotels along the beach. The Sakalava Lodge has a windsurfing and kitesurfing school. Next to the hotels are small local restaurants, offering basic meals such as seafood and coconut rice to day trippers.
Located next to each other are two accommodations alternatives:
Sakalava Lodge (13 bungalows)
Tel +261 (0)20 8292152 / +261 (0)20 82 907 95 / +261 (0)32 0590795
Website: http://www.sakalava.com
Royal Beach Hotel (15 bungalows)
Tel: ++261 20 82 92 636 / ++261 32 02 42172
Website: http://royal-beach-madagascar.com/
Photos
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