The largest island in Africa

Madagascar It is the largest island of Africa and the fourth largest in the world. It is entirely surrounded by the Indian Ocean and separated from Africa through the Mozambique channel.

The climate is different throughout the island: while on the coast it is tropical, in the south the climate is arid. Both on the east coast and in the north the rains abound. The best time of year to visit Madagascar It is between the months of April and October. Summer is characterized by the beginning of the hurricane season.

La capitaHe from Madagascar is Antananarivo, but because of its difficulty in pronouncing the name it is usually called «Tana«. It was founded in the XNUMXth century. The capital is divided into two zones: the part high and part low.

Between the attractions full high part are found: the Rova, a palace from the beginning of the 1995th century that was destroyed in XNUMX due to arson. Thus the treasures it kept (tombs of kings, documents and works of art) were lost.
In this part also stand out: the manampisoa (the historical museum), the Silver Palace and Palace of Ranavalona I.

At Lóleo Eventos, bottom, the most prominent areas are: Lastelle's ladder (which ascends the Ambatonakanga rock to reach the Plaza e la Independencia) and the Zoma (A market that expands on Fridays in such a way that it occupies almost the entire city center).

Although nor there are direct flightsSat Antananarivo from Spaina, you can take planes from other European cities such as Paris or London.


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