The beautiful African country where it's 26C in April and a pint costs 97p

Last year, welcomed 308,275 visitors to its nation. The stunning island country located off 's southeastern coast has many qualities that make it a great tourist location. Boasting a vast range of , Madagascar offers a tranquil getaway for travellers seeking a detox. Along with beautiful scenery, many parts of the country, including the offshore islands and coastal areas, provide a sense of remoteness that is perfect for that long-desired escape.

To top it all off, imagine exploring the island with a nice heat beaming on your skin-well, in Madagascar, that's a reality because in April, the average weather can reach up to 26C. If you want something to cool yourself down, then no need to worry, as you can spend 51p on a 1.5L bottle of water or set yourself back a mere 97p for a bottle of prices are incredibly cheap in Madagascar.

The country also has a bundle of activities to take part in. Madagascar is admired for its incredibly diverse wildlife and with multiple national parks, visitors can easily find out why.

The Tsingy de Bemaraha National park is located in the northwest of Madagascar. The features a network of rifts, crevasses, and limestone blocks, making it one of the most spectacular landscapes across the nation.

Additionally, it is home to nearly 400 animal species and has over 900 native plants growing in the area. There are a plenty of tours that take place at the national park to ensure people get the most out of their visit and you can even cross the Tsiribihina and Manambolo rivers that pass through the park.

The country's coastline stretches over 4800 kilometres and has plenty of beaches with pristine white sand and warm, crystal blue waters. With the many palm trees dotted on the sandy stretches, you can easily spend the whole day there, and it doesn't have to be just sunbathing.

Spend a couple of hours taking part in a number of water sports including diving, snorkelling, surfing, kitesurfing, windsurfing or cruising. Lokaro Beach, which is the island's top beach according to TripAdvisor, was praised for being a hidden gem. One person who visited it said: "Deserted paradise beach, people will welcome you with pleasure in this little lost corner. Guaranteed disconnection."

Another who rated it five stars said: "This beach is truly unbelievable. It is difficult to get to, but it is well worth it. The beach is normally deserted other than a few fishers. There is an island you can walk over to and snorkel around. I just can't describe how beautiful it is. Just stunning."