Sights in Southern Madagascar
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Fort Flacourt
On Fort Dauphin's northeastern tip is Fort Flacourt, built by the French in 1643. Today, little remains but a few cannons. To see what is left, and to admire the view, you can negotiate a 'fee' with a soldier at the gate who will show you around. Photos of the fort are permitted, but not of the barracks.
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Musée Regional de l'Université de Toliara
A few blocks southwest of the market, the Musée Regional de l'Université de Toliara has undergone a recent renovation and features exhibits on local culture, an egg from the pre-historic elephant bird Aepyornis, and other oddities including a freaky ancient mask with real human teeth.
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Centre Ecologique de Libanona
The Centre Ecologique de Libanona was established to help educate locals and visiting scientists about environmental issues. The centre is located in Libanona on the cliff overlooking Libanona beach, and makes for an interesting visit if you're interested in environmentalism and speak French.
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Musée de la Mer
Only really worth a visit for sea-lovers, the Musée de la Mer has displays of pickled sea life, coral and shells, including a rare coelacanth. It's near the end of the road that leads to the port.
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Baie des Galions Beach
The beach along Baie des Galions to the north of Libanona is the place for surfing and windsurfing (late August to May only).
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Libanona Beach
The cleanest and prettiest beach in Fort Dauphin itself is at Libanona, on the southwestern side of the peninsula.
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