Canal des Pangalanes — Attraction in Fitovinany

"Des Pangalanes" is a canal constructed during the French colonial period, between Toamasina (Tamatave) and Farafangana parallel to the Eastern coast especially to provide a safe route for passengers and cargo boats, and to avoid Indian Ocean cyclones. The canal is navigable with wonderful views. It's a must visit place...

An incredible experience! Pangalanes is the longest freshwater canal. It stretches along the eastern coast of Madagascar. Nowadays, people live in large villages along the canal. Time has completely stopped there. There are few tourists and the nature is the same as it was...

Un canal que baña varios pueblos de la costa este de Madagascar, entre ellos la bella ciudad costera de Manakara. Es una ruta de comercio pero también uno de los atractivos turísticos de la zona. Es recomendable hacer el paseo en barca con un guía local especialista en zona ya que les recuerdo que los cocodrilos están a la orden del día en esta zona. Es muy bonito el recorrido...