This time it's decided, direction Sainte-Marie Island in Madagascar! Ready to explore Red Island? Before takeoff, Idylle Beach gives you some tips to prepare your suitcase.

formalities

Your passport must be valid 6 months after the return date and contain at least 2 blank pages. A visa is required to visit Madagascar.

Visa, 3 accessions

1. At the airport directly when getting off the plane

2. Embassy of Madagascar in France 4, avenue Raphaël 75016 PARIS. Phone. : 01 45 04 62 11

3. Electronic visa on the site   evisamada.gov.mg

The cost of the visa is given for information

• € 35 for a 30-day single entry visa.

• 40 € for a single entry visa of 60 days.

• € 50 for a 90-day single entry visa.

Schedule / Money / Telephone / Electricity

• Allow + 2h jet lag in winter and + 1h summer in France.

• € 1 piss = 3,800 Ariay

• To reach Madagascar from abroad, you must type the following code: + 261, then the local telephone number without the zero.

• Remember to unlock your phone and buy a SIM card at Antananarivo Airport. It will cost you less for your local and international calls, or even take an internet package.

• Electricity is distributed in 220 voltsand the sockets have two pins. However, it is not uncommon to have power cuts, even in the city.

Prepare your suitcase

• Swimwear

• Microfiber towel, ultra light, it will be used for the beach.

• Light T-shirts / tank tops

• 2 light shorts / skirts

• 1 long-sleeved t-shirt (to protect you from mosquitoes in the evening)

• 1 jeans or long pants (same)

• 1 sweater or jacket (for cool evenings)

• 1 k-way

• 1 outfit for going out

• Socks / underwear

• 1 pair of flip flops or sandals (shoes easy to remove)

• 1 pair of shoes suitable for walking (canvas shoes or sneakers)

Facilities

• Sunglasses

• Hat, cap (ESSENTIAL accessory!)

• Belly pocket for your papers and your money

• Portable charger

• Camera (remember to provide several memory cards)

• Flashlight

• Padlock

• Mask + snorkel

Pharmacy

• Sunscreen and Biafine

• Hand sanitizing gel or cleaning wipes

• Mosquito repellent

• First aid kit