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| − | ''' | + | '''Fifteen kilometres north of [[Morondava]], baobab trees right and left of the road form an avenue of proud giants, also called the Baobab Avenue. This road has become the landmark of the area and a symbol of Madagascar. It is one of the most photographed spots in the country.''' |
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| − | The best times to visit are at sunset and sunrise when the colours of the stems change and long shadows of the trees are most pronounced. Baobab Avenue can be reached by foot, bike or [[taxi-brousse]]. The location is also known as Allée de Baobab, Avenue du Baobab or Adansoinia grandidieri baobabs. | + | The best times to visit are at sunset and sunrise when the colours of the stems change and long shadows of the trees are most pronounced. Baobab Avenue can be reached by foot, bike or [[taxi-brousse]] along the road toward [[Belo-sur-Tsiribihina]]. |
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Revision as of 18:39, 16 February 2010
Fifteen kilometres north of Morondava, baobab trees right and left of the road form an avenue of proud giants, also called the Baobab Avenue. This road has become the landmark of the area and a symbol of Madagascar. It is one of the most photographed spots in the country.
A tiny village and school is located nearby which usually welcome visitors. The baobab tree is the national tree of Madagascar, and is sometimes said to be an upside-down-tree. According to ancient Arabic mythology, it is the devil who pulled the tree out of the earth and re-planted it that way.
 Sakalava woman at Boabab Avenue |
The best times to visit are at sunset and sunrise when the colours of the stems change and long shadows of the trees are most pronounced. Baobab Avenue can be reached by foot, bike or taxi-brousse along the road toward Belo-sur-Tsiribihina.
The location is also known as Allée de Baobab, Avenue du Baobab or Adansoinia grandidieri baobabs.
