Ifaty in Madagascar

Ifaty in Madagascar

Ifaty is the finale of the main road South of Madagascar. At the end of this long journey of almost 1000 km Ifaty is the ideal place to rest and enjoy its beautiful lagoon.

20 km north of Tulear, Ifaty is a resort consisting of several Vezo villages. These villages are scattered over the northern part of a lagoon that stretches almost 100 km on the southwest coast of Madagascar, on the shores of Mozambique.

Ifaty and its beautiful lagoon

The main attraction is Ifaty lagoon and coral reef, this ecological marvel composed of corals and extraordinary forms also serves as a barrier limiting the big waves and providing an ideal place for all water activities. What you can you do in Ifaty only limited by your imagination. Dive and swim in its translucent turquoise waters or strolling on endless beaches of fine white sand.

The lagoon is a place frequented by all Vezo whose main activity artisanal fishing. The most striking is the cliché parade myriad of outrigger canoes, colorful, with square sails carried by the wind. The lagoon is the only way that allows the villagers to move and communicate.
Dive on the reef

Diving in this huge lagoon provides an opportunity for divers to meet people in unexpected, rare marine, marine wealth undreamed make this lagoon is a favorite dive destination in Southern Madagascar, or even the whole island. In addition to diving on the coral reef, it is advisable to do some dives in the lagoon of Ranobe, an exceptional site for fishing and underwater discovery.