The beaches of Nosy Be

Ambatoloaka : The small fishing village of Ambatoloaka is just 7 Km from Hell-Ville and has become the most popular place in Nosy Be. It is quiet with its main economy based on hotels, restaurants, night clubs, bungalows, scuba diving centers, vehicle rentals, all of which are at diverse prices. Do not forget to visit this lovely beach and clear, warm, blue waters which will entice you to take a refreshing swim. Opening to the Mozambique channel, the bay provides a magnificent view and will easily provide you with some astounding sunsets…. Don’t forget to bring along your camera!!

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Madirokely : A few minutes walk from Ambatoloaka is the fabulous beach of Madirokely. The beach is the most animated in Nosy Be and every Sunday hosts a beach party in which hundreds of people, locals and visitors alike, gather to dance away the Sunday afternoon in the sun. This part of the beach houses several hotels and restaurants at affordable prices.

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Andilana : Located 27 Km from Hell-Ville, at the north western tip of the island is the fantastic white beach of Andilana, which is without doubt the most beautiful beach on the island. The beach is dominated by the islands largest hotel which caters for the more affluent tourists, and recently smaller hotels, bungalows and restaurants have been built which offer attractive prices for the modest traveler.

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Ambondrona (Palm Beach) : Located north of Madirokely, Ambondrona offers a superb sandy bay which is often overlooked in favour of its neighboring beaches. Few people visit and the beach is home to several small bungalows which are waiting to seduce.

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Orangea : This is a small isolated beach found on the north west coast of Nosy Be, facing Nosy Sakatia. Definitely worth a visit, it is quiet with deep waters and a gorgeous view of Sakatia island.

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