Nosy Be | l' Island paradise in northern Madagascar

Nosy Be and its islands

The off the northwest coast of Madagascar is renowned for the islands that occupy. These pieces of land, number of 12, all form an archipelago. The main island is Nosy Be, also known as the Perfume Island. We like to smell the scents of spices and sugar cane and the enticing scent of ylang-ylang which comes irresistibly to the nostrils upon arrival at the scene.

A large island for locals, a little gem for tourists

Whatever the point of view of locals and tourists, Nosy Be remains authentic with its animals and its endemic vegetation. Its volcanic lakes drain its dense forest. Amberiobe, such as indigenous call (which means "the big island"), is indeed a volcanic island with an area of 320 km². For tourists and foreign residents, the island is a little gem, a casket containing the natural resources in both inland and in its seabed.
Nosy Be is the starting point of the cruise ships that set sail for the west coast of Madagascar's territory, exploring the fishing villages. It also leaves the Nosy Be for a day or a few days to visit Nosy Komba, Nosy Tanikely, Sakatia Island ou Nosy Iranja.

Les Isles de Nosy Be

If Nosy Be means Big Island, "Nosy Kely" translates small(s) island(s). So here we are in full recognition of small islands (the most known) that make up the archipelago of Nosy Be.

• Nosy Komba, where lemurs are sacred
It comes after Nosy Be in area. It is also the most populous after the island of perfumes. There is no doubt, right here, lemurs are not likely to disappear ... almost. They are indeed protected, more by tradition than by the law.

• Island Tanikely et sa marine reserve
This natural aquarium is highly protected from 2010, when he was awarded the title of "National Marine Park". The main tourist activity practiced on the most visited site of Nosy Be is the scuba diving.

• Nosy Sakatia for those seeking peace
You will only need 10 minutes to make the trip Nosy Be - Nosy Sakatia by boat. The island also has a dive site. If you're lucky, you can swim with dolphins. Between swims, you can start some hiking along forest trails.

• Nosy Iranja and sandbar
Nosy Be is proud to be the scenic Nosy Iranja emblem. This is actually a pair of islands separated by a sandbank located 27 nautical miles southwest of Ambariobe. The boat ride is half past one.

Nosy Be and its islands

A large island for locals, a little gem for tourists

Les Isles de Nosy Be

If Nosy Be means Big Island, "Nosy Kely" translates small(s) island(s). So here we are in full recognition of small islands (the most known) that make up the archipelago of Nosy Be.

• Nosy Komba, where lemurs are sacred
It comes after Nosy Be in area. It is also the most populous after the island of perfumes. There is no doubt, right here, lemurs are not likely to disappear ... almost. They are indeed protected, more by tradition than by the law.

• Island Tanikely et sa marine reserve
This natural aquarium is highly protected from 2010, when he was awarded the title of "National Marine Park". The main tourist activity practiced on the most visited site of Nosy Be is the scuba diving.

• Nosy Sakatia for those seeking peace
You will only need 10 minutes to make the trip Nosy Be - Nosy Sakatia by boat. The island also has a dive site. If you're lucky, you can swim with dolphins. Between swims, you can start some hiking along forest trails.

• Nosy Iranja and sandbar
Nosy Be is proud to be the scenic Nosy Iranja emblem. This is actually a pair of islands separated by a sandbank located 27 nautical miles southwest of Ambariobe. The boat ride is half past one.

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Nosy Be and its islands

A large island for locals, a little gem for tourists

Les Isles de Nosy Be

If Nosy Be means Big Island, "Nosy Kely" translates small(s) island(s). So here we are in full recognition of small islands (the most known) that make up the archipelago of Nosy Be.

• Nosy Komba, where lemurs are sacred It comes after Nosy Be in area. It is also the most populous after the island of perfumes. There is no doubt, right here, lemurs are not likely to disappear ... almost. They are indeed protected, more by tradition than by the law.

• Island Tanikely et sa marine reserve This natural aquarium is highly protected from 2010, when he was awarded the title of "National Marine Park". The main tourist activity practiced on the most visited site of Nosy Be is the scuba diving.

• Nosy Sakatia for those seeking peace You will only need 10 minutes to make the trip Nosy Be - Nosy Sakatia by boat. The island also has a dive site. If you're lucky, you can swim with dolphins. Between swims, you can start some hiking along forest trails.

• Nosy Iranja and sandbar Nosy Be is proud to be the scenic Nosy Iranja emblem. This is actually a pair of islands separated by a sandbank located 27 nautical miles southwest of Ambariobe. The boat ride is half past one.

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• Nosy Komba, where lemurs are sacred
It comes after Nosy Be in area. It is also the most populous after the island of perfumes. There is no doubt, right here, lemurs are not likely to disappear ... almost. They are indeed protected, more by tradition than by the law.

• Island Tanikely et sa marine reserve
This natural aquarium is highly protected from 2010, when he was awarded the title of "National Marine Park". The main tourist activity practiced on the most visited site of Nosy Be is the scuba diving.

• Nosy Sakatia for those seeking peace
You will only need 10 minutes to make the trip Nosy Be - Nosy Sakatia by boat. The island also has a dive site. If you're lucky, you can swim with dolphins. Between swims, you can start some hiking along forest trails.

• Nosy Iranja and sandbar
Nosy Be is proud to be the scenic Nosy Iranja emblem. This is actually a pair of islands separated by a sandbank located 27 nautical miles southwest of Ambariobe. The boat ride is half past one.