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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.'''  
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'''Baie des Dunes (Dunes Bay) 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 in the [[Antsiranana]] region.'''  
  
 
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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]].   
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Baie des Dunes is easily accessible by foot from [[Ramena]] village. The about four kilometres walk along a sandy road passes the military base ORANGEA (5,000 Ariary entry fee) with ruins of former military buildings. Throughout almost the entire walk the road is framed by dense bush, home to all kinds of birds. Not only bird lovers will enjoy the steadily singsong of the small performers. Now and then free roaming [[zebu|zebus]], goats or an occasional boa will cross the path. 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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Remains of a defense construction built by the French are guarding 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, there is a small picnic area in the shade of a large tree. A bit further a half-island separates Baie des Dunes from [[Baie des Pigeons]].
  
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'''Additional information'''
 
* View all [[Baie des Dunes photos]]
 
* View all [[Baie des Dunes photos]]
 
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* Note: In 2011 there were reports of at least five non-violent robberies in the area.
 
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Revision as of 16:06, 22 November 2018

Baie des Dunes (Dunes Bay) 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 in the Antsiranana region.

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Baie des Dunes is easily accessible by foot from Ramena village. The about four kilometres walk along a sandy road passes the military base ORANGEA (5,000 Ariary entry fee) with ruins of former military buildings. Throughout almost the entire walk the road is framed by dense bush, home to all kinds of birds. Not only bird lovers will enjoy the steadily singsong of the small performers. Now and then free roaming zebus, goats or an occasional boa will cross the path. Just before Baie des Dunes one can visit the Cap Miné Lighthouse.

Remains of a defense construction built by the French are guarding 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, there is a small picnic area in the shade of a large tree. A bit further a half-island separates Baie des Dunes from Baie des Pigeons.


Additional information

  • View all Baie des Dunes photos
  • Note: In 2011 there were reports of at least five non-violent robberies in the area.