Madagascar is the world’s fourth largest island and very well known for its distinctive ecology that has allowed a unique and endemic island to evolve. After splitting from India over 88 years ago, Madagascar is now a part of the African continent. There are many luxurious resort Madagascar that showcase the perfect mix of natural and man-made beauty. Below are some stunning reasons to visit this extraordinary country.
The flora
Madagascar is home of around 15,000 plant species and over 80% of these are endemic to this island, which means they are not found anywhere else in the world. The spiny forests of the south are home of numerous trees and shrubs from the Didereaceae family – all brutally spikey, a reason behind the name. If you are an orchid lover then you will be happy to know that the pace has 860 species, of which 650 are indigenous.
Kitesurfing or windsurfing
Madagascar is simply a heaven for adventure lovers. The place offers ideal wind conditions for windsurfing and kitesurfing. The crystal clear shallow water not only looks captivating but also motivates the new surfers to try their hands on. The resorts in Madagascar provide these facilities. Such kitesurf resort Madagascar either have their own in-house team who will provide equipments and training or they can provide you the required information on it.
The people and the culture
The place has 22 million inhabitants who are a mix of Arab, African, and Indian origin and make up Malagasy ethic groups. A warming and welcoming behavior of Malagasy ad interacting with locals make travelling more delightful. Due to their unique identities, the ethnic sub-groups of Madagascar adhere to their own set of practices and beliefs with some core cultural features that actually creates Malagasy identity. The country expresses a very strong link between the living and the razana (ancestors) with huge gathering on funerals.
