The Indian Ocean meets the Mozambique Channel at Nosy-Be. This is probably why this island that lies northwest of Madagascar is nicknamed the Pearl of theIndian Ocean. This gem is an excellent holiday destination, family or friends.

A seaside resort par excellence

Nosy Be is known by tourists from around the world for its beaches. Its name means the Big Island, not to be confused with the common nickname of Madagascar. It is so called, probably because it is surrounded by other small islands conducive to visit. seaside resort par excellence, Nosy-Be, as called Malagasy singer Henri Ratsimbazafy, is characterized by its seaside in white sand, like the beach Andilana which is famous for its breathtaking scenery, lined with coconut. The turquoise water is transparent.

Apart from the beauty of its landscapes, Island offers many water activities to holidaymakers. The most popular are scuba diving, sailing and catamaran cruise. If you want to settle for a walk at sea, sailing boats are available on the shores of Ambatoloaka.

What are you waiting to book a Nosy Be hotels to be able to sit quietly on the island ? The accommodations will be eager to welcome you with open arms and host you properly.

Hell-Ville recounts the history of the island through its architecture

Arab navigators of the ninth century called the island Assada, or Sada, quite simply. The Malagasy found his name Vario Be. The largest city on the island is so steeped in history that remains of the past and the various monuments of the French colonial era which adorn the speak for themselves. Many buildings and infrastructure dating from colonization can be visited by tourists. You can go downtown on foot or bicycle. Like the old quarter, the east side of the island also has historic sites.

Perfume Island

If you want to visit the Rum Distillery Dzamandzar, your guide will take you there and tell you everything, from the origin of the sugar cane plantations and ylang-ylang. The ylang-ylang is a plant with very famous flowers. It is used for making perfume. The existence of these plantations has earned the island the name to perfumes to Nosy-Be.
Other surprises await you on this island that has potentialities biodiversity. The endemic flora and fauna of the country, you have not seen all the (without citing, of course, the marine ecosystem that discovers diving). For discover, plan a stay of at least two weeks and book a Nosy Be hotels at your convenience.