Port de Toliara

Toliara, Madagascar

Located in the Atsimo-Andrefana region of Madagascar, Port de Toliara, formerly known as Tulear, is a major seaport that handles breakbulk, containerized cargoes, and tankers. The port also serves passenger vessels, although the facilities are limited at the pier-head. With a maximum size capacity for various types of vessels, the port plays a crucial role in international trade activities. Toliara offers a range of attractions and activities for visitors, including traditional arts and crafts shopping, scuba diving, snorkeling, surfing, deep-sea fishing, and sailboat tours. The city is also known for its exports of agricultural products and livestock such as soap, sisal, cotton, maize, cassava, rice, peanuts, and salt. Tourists can explore the nearby sand beaches, Ifaty Beach being the most popular, visit the Arts and Traditions Museum, the Antsokay Arboretum botanical garden, and indulge in shopping at the Shell Market.

Location

City: Toliara

Region: Atsimo-Andrefana

Country: Madagascar

Coordinates: 23.377523° S, 43.664782° E