Nosy Be Island
   Photo: The Island of Nosy Be

Nosy Be - the largest island, located on the northwest coast of Madagascar. He translated from Malagasy as "Big Island." Its area - 312 square meters. km. From a geological point of view of Nosy Be - a volcano height of 450 m. Above sea level. The island is located 8 km from Madagascar.

The island has a beautiful soil, one of the best in Madagascar. Here grow ylang-ylang and coffee. An exotic blend of odors felt when approaching the city by boat. Nosy Be loved by tourists from around the world for clean beaches and lively nightlife. The island has a colorful variety of restaurants and clubs.

The capital of Nosy Be - a city Anduani (or otherwise Elvil). There is a wealth of attractions: the bustling city market, diving center, Ocean Science Center, the old prison, founded in 1855.

Not far from the nature reserve is located Elvil Lokobe. Here, among the lush native vegetation living in their natural habitat huge number of birds, chameleons, lemurs and black snakes.

To the north of Elvilya is Andilana - one of the most popular beaches of Nosy Be. Enjoy a beach holiday can also be nearby to the coral islands: Nosy Koba, Nosy Iran Tsarabanina and Ankarea.

For lovers of scuba diving on the island of Nosy Be has a marine park Nosy Tanikeli. Where you can dive to a depth of 18 meters and get acquainted with the local underwater flora and fauna. Both are very diverse: the turtle, octopus, lobsters, rays, parrot fish, clown fish, fish, scorpion fish, crocodile and many other exotic inhabitants of the underwater world. True lovers of diving are encouraged to visit the underwater mountain called "the Authority", which got its name from the original projections, like a pipe organ.

And of course the waterfalls of Nosy Be will not leave anyone indifferent. One of the most beautiful waterfalls of the island, and the highest - Sakaleuna waterfall. The height of the fall of its waters - about 200m. The waterfall is located near the city Nusivarika.

In short, Nosy Be - extraordinary tropical island with a variety of entertainment attractions, with its unique flavor and stunning unspoilt nature.

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Nosy Be Island
Rainforests of the atsinanana