Toamasina

Toamasina, formerly Tamatave, is a town in eastern Madagascar. The town lies along the Indian Ocean. The present area is centered on the avenue Poincaré, which is lined with trees, after it was restored after being completely destroyed by the storm in 1927. Toamasina is the main port and commercial center of Madagascar which handles the majority of the island's international commerce. Toamasina is also the terminus of the railway from Antananarivo, the national capital, 135 miles (217 km) southwest, and also has an airfield.

Besides, Toamasina thrives as both a tourist and commercial hub and is one of the most beautiful coastal towns in Madagascar. Tours of Toamasina reveal a setting that is more rural than urban, with renowned beaches. Cities with palm tree-lined streets are home to vibrant marketplaces that specialize in handcrafted goods and exotic spices, a variety of hotels and eateries, and historical forts and homes. Lemur breeding grounds, stream networks, canals, secret lakes, pirate graves, shipwrecks, national parks, and whale-watching locations are some of the other well-liked destinations in Toamasina.

Location: Atsinanana, Madagascar.

TripAdvisor Rating: 4/5

Where to Stay: La Maison Tamatave, SATRANA HÔTEL, Chambre d'hôtes Valiha Ivato

Things to Do: Boat Rides, Adventure Parks, Parachute, Water Sports