Toliara, which came into existence in 1895 and is also known as Tuléar, is Madagascar’s most recently established provincial capital. It is a regionally significant port and south-western Madagascar’s major town. Over the years Tulear has gained popularity for Madagascar tours with its great beaches, amazing adventure sport options and beautiful scenery… Tulear has become, for most, a highlight on a lot of Madagascar tours and vacations!

Apart from several interesting churches, most of Tulear’s remaining buildings are fairly nondescript, as is its setting against a backdrop of mangroves and mudflats. The surrounding Madagascar area, however, offers numerous attractions and Madagascar highlights including good beaches, diving and snorkelling, surfing, kite surfing and wild surfing at Ifaty to the north and Anakao to the south; intriguing topography; interesting flora and fauna; and remote villages. In addition to the beach at Ifaty, popular travel destinations nearby include Sarondrano, Miary, Lake Tsimanampetsotsa and the Réserve Spéciale de Beza-Mahafaly. The Tropic of Capricorn crosses Madagascar just south of Toliara.

As travellers soon figure out – Tulear/ Toliara – is amazing and is centrally located to everything that one really wants on a Madagascar vacation or tour; beaches, stunning scenery and interesting flora! Think that it’s about time to visit Madagascar? How about Tulear…