A hidden resort known only to insiders!? Foulpointe in Madagascar

Madagascar, an island nation surrounded by the sea, naturally has beautiful ocean spots.
That's Foulpointe!

The ocean where humpback whales live

Foulpointe is a town located on the northern part of Madagascar's east coast.
It is often used as a port for ships heading further north to Maroantsetra or east to Île Sainte-Marie.（Sainte-Marie）It is often used as a port for ships heading further north to Maroantsetra or east to Île Sainte-Marie.
Madagascar's roads are notoriously bad, making boats an important means of transportation. I stayed in this town to transfer boats.
In this area, humpback whales inhabit the waters from July to September, and if you're lucky, you can see them from a boat.

There is a coral reef stretching about 150 meters, and the coastal waters are very calm, making it a popular spot for tourists. It's a place where you can enjoy a mini-resort feel while still being local.

Choose a room with a mosquito net

When staying in Madagascar, you need to be cautious of mosquitoes that transmit malaria.
The mosquito coils sold in Madagascar often don't work, so I believe having a mosquito net is essential when choosing accommodation in Madagascar.

An elegant cruise

As you pass through the spacious garden of the resort-like accommodation, you're already at the sea.

Since we're here, let's row a little offshore in a hand-rowed boat.
It's a pleasantly shallow and calm sea that stretches endlessly.

Along the way, the guide stopped the boat and brought something.
He was holding a long creature in his hand.
Probably a giant sea cucumber.

It's an enormous sea cucumber that can stretch up to 3 meters.
We couldn't reach the coral reef due to the waves, but it seems that beautiful fish swim there.

Mysterious fruit I ate while walking around town

While walking around the town, we found a mysterious fruit that looked like a devil fruit.
The skin was quite hard and didn't budge even with a punch.

Even my Malagasy friend didn't know what it was, so I decided to buy it.
When I opened it, there was smooth, round flesh inside.
I cautiously put it in my mouth, and it was surprisingly delicious.
It was a delicious fruit with a refreshing sweet and sour taste, like an apricot.
During my stay in Madagascar, this was the only place I saw this fruit, but if you come across it, give it a try.

The market, being in a coastal town, is lined with delicious-looking seafood.
A short walk revealed buckets full of spiny lobsters!!
A large amount of spiny lobster, which would be quite expensive to eat in Japan, can be enjoyed at a bargain price in Madagascar.
It's irresistible for shrimp lovers...

A magnificent view of the mirrors

If you stay at Fool Point, the sunrise is especially recommended.
Due to the calmness of the coast, you can see a mirror-like beach reminiscent of the Uyuni Salt Flats.
The sunrise climbing over the mirror-like beach, with a single boat rowing out. It's a beautiful everyday scene in Madagascar.

It's a recommended place if you want to enjoy a peaceful mini-resort vibe.