If you're seeking one of the most magnificent vistas on the island, set your course toward Evatraha, just a short journey from Fort-Dauphin. Getting there means embarking on an enchanting river cruise that winds through Lake Lanirano. You'll navigate a narrow waterway lined with typhonodorums—their elephant ear leaves creating a verdant canopy—and dune-perched villages with falafa-thatched huts dotting the shoreline. This very sand is mined for ilmenite, a valuable mineral. The village itself is a neat arrangement of traditional dwellings nestled among coconut palms, overlooking a pristine beach. Following the shoreline, you'll encounter a succession of secluded coves perfect for exploration. The highlight? Savoring an exceptional seafood feast with the sound of waves as your backdrop.