Cruises from Tamatave
Madagascar, the world's fourth-largest island, is located in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Mozambique. Tamatave (Toamasina) is a pleasant town and the most important port in Madagascar. Severely damaged in 1927 by a storm, the city was subsequently rebuilt. Its colonial past resurfaces through wide boulevards with ancient colonnaded buildings.
Read moreFor travellers it’s a pleasant place, with long, wide avenues lined with flamboyant colours and palm trees, as well as a seaside promenade with a good selection of restaurants. Rain forest and virgin beaches are north towards Mahavelona.
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