"ALIAS "FOULPOINTE"" Mahavelona by Norali

Mahavelona Travel Guide: 7 reviews and 16 photos

While adding a new destination on my map, Mrs Searchengine did not find Foulpointe. Finally, I made a search on Mahavelona (its Malagasy name) and could add this destination on my map. Though, "Foulpointe" is the most known of both.

My trips to Mahavelona used to be one-day trips for beach activities. Yet, there are other things to discover in Foulpointe.

Mahavelona (in North Toamasina, 59km) is interesting from a historical point of view as well, as the ruins of fortress erected by a Merina governor (under Radama I reign) are still there, as piece of evidence of a "belliquous" past. This was during a battle against French invaders.
Find there a forest with orchids and lemurs as well.

Sweet dreams are made of this too...

It may be naive but I noticed that even if the country is poor, poor people in provinces are more smiling than beggars in urban Tana, for instance.

Also, this picture taken in Mahavelona reminds me of a poster to advertise a Jamaican rhum brand. I used to collect the posters since they use to issue some of them during a campaign. When I saw this one in a pile of several pictures, it stroke me that I had to insert it somewhere.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Beach activity, handy amenities
Cons:A bit too mercantile and crowded
In a nutshell:Nice beach but a bit too mercantile...

Intro Updated Jun 19, 2003
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No off the beaten path bath :-( - Mahavelona

Never bath "off the beaten tracks" Warnings Or Dangers (1)

This is just a warning for those who may bath off the beaten tracks. The danger has a name and incisive teeth:... more travel advice

Sunset while returning from Mahavelona - Mahavelona

See more in my Toamasina city page Nightlife (1)

In Mahavelona, it seems to be sunset watching and campfire with guitar serenades. For more hectic, see my Toamasina... more travel advice

Cosy bungalows and suites in Mahavelona Hotels (1)

Cosy bungalows and suites in Mahavelona within a nautic resort. Efficiency of personnel Tennis, golf, swimming-pool... more travel advice

Don't Miss The Fresh Seafood Restaurants (1)

Good food there. Warm welcome. Fresh seafood: grilled (camaron grillé) as well as in salad... mmm One of my fave:... more travel advice

Tourist Traps (1)
Fake guide or sick sea snake?
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Written May 8, 2003

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Comments (9)

Bwana_Brown May 7, 2006 at 11:12 AM Report Abuse

Looks like a fab beach for a bit of relaxation in the sunshine! Madagascar has always been a spot that I would love to visit.
ukirsari Nov 25, 2005 at 7:28 AM Report Abuse

grilled seafood? will be very yummy, uh? :) speaking about phinisi in my makassar page, nope they not phoenicians' but buginese origin traditional boats since old-past centuries ... sailing far maybe to madagaskar!
jayhawk2000 Nov 16, 2005 at 1:51 PM Report Abuse

looks gorgeous!
vesna04 Aug 25, 2003 at 8:23 AM Report Abuse

Lovely page....mmm...I'd like to be there now :))
keeweechic Jul 19, 2003 at 8:28 PM Report Abuse

Sometimes the less people have, the more they appreciate. I guess you have to be careful of some guides and their tours. Sharks and coral sounds quite hazardous for swimming. Good info page. The people sound wonderful.
richiecdisc Jul 15, 2003 at 1:52 PM Report Abuse

Eating seafood and lazing on a nice beach, sounds like paradise...
CandS Jul 12, 2003 at 4:02 PM Report Abuse

Wow, looks like a nice place!! Except for the sharks of course... ;)
aussirose Jul 9, 2003 at 8:22 AM Report Abuse

I just loved this page Noro!! I could very easily live here. Those bungalows right on the beach......mmm paradise!!! Liked your local custom tip too.
johanl May 8, 2003 at 11:41 PM Report Abuse

keep adding some more pics and info. great start