Mahavelona Travel Guide

 Norali Says:  ReadingSunbathing*LOL*SwimmingScuba-diving *LOL* All you want, indeed, since you are allowed to swim here, in the contrary of Toamasina heaven. Beware though to stay within the limits of coral reef. 

 Norali Says:  Cosy bungalows and suites in Mahavelona within a nautic resort. Efficiency of personnel Tennis, golf, swimming-pool are available as well. 

 Norali Says:  Good food there. Warm welcome. Fresh seafood: grilled (camaron grillé) as well as in salad... mmmOne of my fave: beignet de crevettes (shrimp beignet)... Delicious with some sweet-and-sour sauce dip. 

 Norali Says:  In Mahavelona, it seems to be sunset watching and campfire with guitar serenades.For more hectic, see my Toamasina page.. No tie required :-))) 

 Norali Says:  Something that would strike you is that women living at seaside don't usually wear swimsuit, rather wear lambaoany.A lamba is a rectangular piece of cotton fabrics. Its motifs are everyday life scene, with texts about love, death, patriotism...Holidaymakers wear swimsuit... 

 Norali Says:  This is just a warning for those who may bath off the beaten tracks. The danger has a name and incisive teeth: SHARKS!!Area edged by coral reefs are safe though, and sea, sand, sun tempting!! 

 Norali Says:  I still wonder myself..A "guide", one of the boys who tout for clients (tourists and holidaymakers) in Foulpointe beach, told me about a natural pool in the coral reef. I wanted to see and rendez-vous was made. My friends and I stepped on a "pirogue" (little boat) and the...