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'''Baie des Dunes is one of the many beautiful bays which can be found in northern Madagascar. The bay is very often mentioned in connection with Baie des Pigeons and Sakalava Bay, forming the "Three Bays" - a popular excursion destination of the [[Antsiranana]] region. Baie des Dunes is easily accessible by foot from [[Ramena]] village. The about three kilometres walk along a sandy road passes the military base ORANGEA (5,000 Ariary permit fee) with ruins of former military buildings. Almost the entire walk the road is framed by dense bush, home to all kinds of birds. Not only birdlovers will enjoy the steadily singsang of the small performers. Now and than wild Zebus, goats or an occasional boa will cross the road. Just before Baie des Dunes one can visit the [[Cap Miné Lighthouse]]. ocated near Ramena village in the north of Madagascar. Baie des Dunes is a beautiful bay with a stretch of sandy beach located about 3 in the north of Madagascar. about three kilometres from the small village [[Ramena]]. A deserted sandy beach and the turquoise Indian Ocean '''
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Baie des Dunes is easily accessible by foot from [[Ramena]] village. The about three kilometres walk along a sandy road passes the military base ORANGEA (5,000 Ariary permit fee) with ruins of former military buildings. Almost the entire walk the road is framed by dense bush, home to all kinds of birds. Not only birdlovers will enjoy the steadily singsang of the small performers. Now and than wild Zebus, goats or an occasional boa will cross the road. Just before Baie des Dunes one can visit the [[Cap Miné Lighthouse]].
An old gun emplacement with some canons and other remains of defense constructions is overlooking the bay. Baie des Dunes is a wonderful place to spend a day on the beach. The north side of the bay is good for snorkelling. On the south side is a small picnic area in the shade of a large tree. A bit further an islet separates Baie des Dunes from [[Baie des Pigeons]].
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