Sambava to Antalaha by bike

Starting at Resto Mimi, a bit before Sambava Centre, ending at Flao Plage, this approximately 6.5 hours bike ride at an average speed of 12km p/hour leads along a mostly straight and tarred road in excellent condition with minimal traffic.

Shortly after Soavoanio coconut distillery on the left is the village of Antohomaro.

Tour data

Sambava - Flao Plage 77.8 km
Flao Plage - Antalaha 7 km

Date: June 2020
Distance: 84.8 km
Minimum elevation: 7 metres
Maximum elevation: 27 metres

Places of interest

Swimming spot at Lake Andohabe

Mimi Hotel
-14.2582259886,50.1451830659

Soavoanio coco distillery
-14.318250, 50.187667

Antohomaro
-14.327350, 50.185200

Antanandava
-14.415217, 50.167417

Thé-Cola NANA
closed in January 2022 -14.418917, 50.166233

Farahalana
-14.429559, 50.156202

Amboronala
-14.526700, 50.166617

Ambodimanga
-14.571950, 50.165833

Ampanatsoavana
-14.599300, 50.171133

Ambodipont Isahana
-14.617717, 50.181233

Anboangy
-14.658533, 50.206467

Andrapengy
-14.675117, 50.215450

Jaovato
-14.709600, 50.221083

Tampoly
-14.730500, 50.217967

Ampahana
-14.760283, 50.219683

Antseranabidy
-14.777583, 50.230383

Flao Plage
-14.8512671795, 50.2609121706

Antalaha
-14.9024083558, 50.278910799

Notes

6 - 7 hours, depending on the breaks
easier bike ride along an asphalt road in good condition
following the ocean line, now and then the ocean is visible
coconut and vanilla plantations, farm land, gracing zebus
lake …
passing thorough many small villages
at street crossings or at the entrance of some villages: usually small food stalls and street traders offering small snacks (bruschettas, boiled eggs, grilled and alive chicken, seasonal fruits sliced in pieces ready for consumption, salads)
occasionally rare specialties: one shouldn’t be surprised facing a girl holding up a bag full of ….
thé kola - natural energy drink
outside Antalaha: lepra village, Erzaka, Macoulline Park

accommodation Antalaha: Villa Malaza before entering the centre
2 storey guest house, rooms on 2nd floor, large balcony, shared living room, excessive VHS tape and book collection
small gym
bungalow
owners live on the 1st floor
ocean can be seen from the balcony

6 - 7 hours, depending on the breaks

Photos

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