Île aux Nattes, Tropical island south of Île Sainte-Marie, Madagascar
The three-square-kilometer island features white sand beaches along its southeastern coastline with coral reefs visible from the shore.
The island has maintained its traditional fishing practices since the early settlement of Madagascar's eastern coast by maritime communities.
Local residents of Île aux Nattes continue their ancestral traditions of pirogue crafting and marine navigation techniques.
Visitors reach the island via a ten-minute pirogue journey from the southern tip of Île Sainte-Marie throughout the year.
Sea turtles regularly nest on the island's beaches, making it a significant location for marine conservation in Madagascar.
Location: Toamasina Province
GPS coordinates: -17.10944,49.80672
Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:23
Madagascar presents natural landscapes including baobab roads, limestone formations in Tsingy, rainforests with lemurs, and coastal areas with coral reefs. National parks display geological features such as geysers, crater lakes, and sandstone formations. Cultural sites include the Royal Palace of Antananarivo and historical settlements.
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