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'''Antalavia or Antalaviana is located in a protected bay on the western side of Masoala Peninsula, directly at the [[Antongil Bay]] in the northeast of Madagascar. There is no real village, only a few basic fishermen huts and a very nice ecolodge along a wonderful sandy beach.'''
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The mouth of the nearby Antalavia River is the natural border between the Tampolo Marine Reserve and [[Masoala National Park]]. The river flows through the beach into the sea. Paddling up the river leads to cascades with little, refreshing cool swimming pools.
Whilst sitting on the beach in the early evening, one can enjoy a beautiful sunset to the monotonous sound of the waves. With a bit of luck, one can spot an [[Aye-aye]] in the night or at least hear its calling. Throughout the day, one can see brown lemurs, endemic birds, geckos and chameleons.
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'''GPS Coordinates'''<br>
8m elevation
== Photos == View more all [[Antalavia photos]] == Additional information == * 5 days trek from [[Maroantsetra Antalaha trek|Maroantsetra to Antalaha]]* 7 days trek from [[Maroantsetra Antalaha trek around the Masoala peninsula|Maroantsetra to Antalaha around the Masoala peninsula]] - The village of Antalavia lays on the path sneaking around the Masoala Peninsula.
