Majunga
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| lat= -15.71502 | | lat= -15.71502 | ||
| lon=46.29647 | | lon=46.29647 | ||
| - | | name= Majunga | + | | name= Majunga or Mahajanga |
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| imagetext= {{Magenta|Map or Picture of Majunga}} | | imagetext= {{Magenta|Map or Picture of Majunga}} | ||
| + | | summary= [[Majunga]] or '''Mahajanga''' is a favorite tourist destination for Malagasy tourists and international travelers, with beautiful beaches, a coconut-lined boardwalk ("Le Bord", short for "Bord de la mer" or sea-side), and eight months of hot, virtually rain-free weather. It is Madagascar's second largest port. | ||
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==Charts== | ==Charts== | ||
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==Weather== | ==Weather== | ||
| - | + | ''See [[Madagascar#Weather|Madagascar]]''. | |
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==Passages== | ==Passages== | ||
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==Navigation== | ==Navigation== | ||
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==Entrance== | ==Entrance== | ||
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==Berthing== | ==Berthing== | ||
| - | + | Yachts do not use the commercial port but may use the small craft harbour. | |
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| + | {{poi | lat= -15.73026|lon=46.30666 | ||
| + | | type= harbour | ||
| + | | name= Small Craft Harbour | ||
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| + | | text= It is shallow and very busy with local fishing and trading boats. | ||
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ||
| - | + | None. | |
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==Anchorages== | ==Anchorages== | ||
| - | {{ | + | {{poi | lat= -15.7151666667 | lon= 46.2965 |
| - | + | | type= anchorage | |
| - | + | | name=Schneider Bay | |
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| + | | text= Anchor at the edge of the shallows. | ||
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| + | {{poi | lat= -15.76661|lon=46.24606 | ||
| + | | type= anchorage | ||
| + | | name=Katsepy | ||
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| + | | text= It is possible to anchor W of the village in about 8 m depth. This is good place to get provisions. | ||
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==Amenities== | ==Amenities== | ||
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==Transportation== | ==Transportation== | ||
| - | + | * There is an airport N of the town | |
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* {{wikipedia|Mahajanga}} | * {{wikipedia|Mahajanga}} | ||
* {{Wikivoyage|Mahajanga}} | * {{Wikivoyage|Mahajanga}} | ||
| - | * | + | * [http://www.noonsite.com/place/madagascar/mahajanga/ Noonsite] |
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Latest revision as of 20:33, 17 May 2019
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Majunga or Mahajanga is a favorite tourist destination for Malagasy tourists and international travelers, with beautiful beaches, a coconut-lined boardwalk ("Le Bord", short for "Bord de la mer" or sea-side), and eight months of hot, virtually rain-free weather. It is Madagascar's second largest port.
Charts
See Madagascar.
Weather
See Madagascar.
Passages
See Madagascar.
Communication
See Madagascar.
Add any navigation notes such approaches, dangers etc here. If this section does not apply, remove it.
Entrance
Majunga is a port of entry for Madagascar. For details see Entrance: Madagascar.
Berthing
Yachts do not use the commercial port but may use the small craft harbour.
Small Craft Harbour
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
Schneider Bay
Katsepy
Amenities
See Madagascar.
Provisioning
See Madagascar.
Eating out
See Madagascar.
Transportation
- There is an airport N of the town
- Minibuses
Tourism
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
References
See Madagascar.
Comments
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