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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" ''[[The Three Bays]]'' - a popular excursion destination in the [[Antsiranana]] region.'''

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

An old gun emplacement with some canons and other remains Remains of a defense constructions is overlooking 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 an islet a half-island separates Baie des Dunes from [[Baie des Pigeons]]. <googlemap version="0.9" lat="-12.25765" lon="49.374962" type="satellite" zoom="13" controls="large">-12.242049, 49.378738Baie des Dunes</googlemap>