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Nosy Lonja, or Sugarloaf Island, is a small island in [[Diego Bay]] pictured on many postcards and in travel literature. This small island has become a landmark symbolising both the town and the bay of Diego. A picture of the island also appears on the 100 Ariari banknotes. It is considered ''[[fady]]'' by locals to visit the island as it is believed death will occur to those who step ashore, as such, the island remains uninhabited and boat transfers are not available. One may however admire the view of the island from a safe distance of the shore.
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'''Nosy Lonja (or Nosy Lonjo) is a small island in the Bay of Diego which is featured in numerous travel literature, company logos, on postcards as well as on the backside of the country's 100 Ariary banknotes. The island, which is also known as Sugarloaf Island, is an important landmark symbolising both the town and bay of Diego Suarez.'''
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It is considered [[fady]] to visit the island, since it is believed death will follow to those who step ashore. As such, the island remains uninhabited and boat transfers are unavailable and not recommended.
  
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View of Nosy Lonja from the outskirts of [[Diego Suarez]] along the road leading to [[Ramena|Ramena Village]].</i>
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One may however admire the view of the island from the safe distance of the shore along Boulevard Duplex, about 10 minutes drive from [[Diego Suarez]] along the route towards [[Ramena]].
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-12.302813, 49.319344~'''Nosy Lonja'''~~;
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While a good view of the island is available anywhere along Boulevard Duplex, [[Note Bleue|Note Bleue Park Hotel]] offers a particularly nice view from its restaurant and swimming pool area.
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Nosy Lonja
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''A sign along the road to Ramena reads:<br>''
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Located in the French Bay, Nosy Lonjo also called "Sugar Loaf" towers at a height of 120m. For Diego Suarez and the locals it represents a strong symbolic image: A sacred place first and foremost, but also specific the charm and the hallmark of the bay as it is used in many logos. Nosy Lonjo belongs to the commune of Ramena. The sacred stone however, or "Vato masiny", the site of the rituals of the traditional religious ceremonies is an integral part of Diego Suarez commune.
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== Video ==
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<HTML5video type="youtube">BrqV3IXfXLE</HTML5video>
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[[mg:Nosy Lonjo]]

Latest revision as of 08:55, 2 December 2020

Nosy Lonja (or Nosy Lonjo) is a small island in the Bay of Diego which is featured in numerous travel literature, company logos, on postcards as well as on the backside of the country's 100 Ariary banknotes. The island, which is also known as Sugarloaf Island, is an important landmark symbolising both the town and bay of Diego Suarez.

Diego Suarez 154.jpg

It is considered fady to visit the island, since it is believed death will follow to those who step ashore. As such, the island remains uninhabited and boat transfers are unavailable and not recommended.

Nosy Lonja Deigo Bay.jpg

One may however admire the view of the island from the safe distance of the shore along Boulevard Duplex, about 10 minutes drive from Diego Suarez along the route towards Ramena.

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While a good view of the island is available anywhere along Boulevard Duplex, Note Bleue Park Hotel offers a particularly nice view from its restaurant and swimming pool area.

A sign along the road to Ramena reads:
Located in the French Bay, Nosy Lonjo also called "Sugar Loaf" towers at a height of 120m. For Diego Suarez and the locals it represents a strong symbolic image: A sacred place first and foremost, but also specific the charm and the hallmark of the bay as it is used in many logos. Nosy Lonjo belongs to the commune of Ramena. The sacred stone however, or "Vato masiny", the site of the rituals of the traditional religious ceremonies is an integral part of Diego Suarez commune.

100 Ariary banknote back.jpg

Video