The Zomagrill has filled a niche in Fianar: somewhere cheap, reliably good and relaxed that appeals to young locals as much as to passing travellers. The morning pastries are among the best you'll have in Madagascar and the sandwiches, pizzas and ice creams are all equally decent. Add the pool table and wi-fi, and you can see why it's popular.
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25.5 MILES
The Parc National Ranomafana is a steamy hothouse of jungle bio-diversity where the hum of insects of is ever present and the wail and squeal of a dozen…
0.72 MILES
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11.25 MILES
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Parc Communautaire de Sakaviro Miray
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This stunning arboretum, which is located about 2km east of Ranomafana, is worth visiting for its scenic location alone. There are around 250 species of…
26.7 MILES
Madagascar is home to an endemic species of silkworm, which feeds on tapia trees in the wild and whose cocoons are threaded and woven like 'conventional'…
27.47 MILES
This workshop, at the back of the Aux Bougainvillées hotel compound, showcases the production of a unique kind of paper, made from the bark of a Malagasy…
25.61 MILES
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Fianar is a market town, with at least one small market open every day. The largest is the Zoma, where you’ll find everything under the sun. It’s held…
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