Madagascar, the Red Island Standing apart from Africa, this giant island looks just like a continent. It offers an exceptional diversity of relief, climate, fauna and flora, still protected and whole. Madagascar is still spared tourism, with untouched landscapes, which makes of the island a very attractive destination. Between perfumes and tradition, beauty and emotions; you will love Madagascar, one of the most beautiful islands in the world. Nosy Be: the highlight of the Indian Ocean Located to the North-West of Madagascar, Nosy Be is the biggest and most populated of the Malagasy islands. You will find here the most beautiful beaches of Madagascar, shaded by coconut trees and washed by quiet turquoise waters. Scuba divers will be enchanted with the multiple varieties of corals and multicoloured fish that can be found in the deep creeks of the island. From the chameleon to the lemur, and from the baobab to the coconut tree, you will admire the rich fauna and flora and the magnificent landscapes of Madagascar. Nosy be: The Island of perfumes Very famous for its perfumes, Nosy Be was nicknamed the 'perfume island' because of the numerous crops of ilang - ilang, coffee, pepper, sugar cane, growing everywhere, whose scents hang heavy in the air. You will soon be under the island's spells!!! The surroundings of Nosy Be Nosy Be is surrounded by tiny islands that make this destination even more magical.
The Mitsios Situated at the north of Nosy Be, this archipelago displays a singular beauty with warm, crystal-clear turquoise waters. You will encounter there deserted anchorages, isolated villages. This archipelago is heaven on earth for tropical fish lovers. It is also very famous for its rocky peaks (also called sugar loafs mountains): 'the 4 brothers'
The Radames This archipelago is mainly composed of coral islands and virgin islets. A picture of Eden's gardens; just like the Mitsios, the terrestrial and underwater landscapes of this little paradise will fascinate you. You will also discover, a few miles from Nosy Be, the turtle island of Nosy Iranja with its beautiful beaches and Nosy Komba where lemurs can be found. Madagascar brief info...
Surface area: 590 000 km2
Geographical situation: 9000 km from France
Capital City: Antananarivo
Population: 15,8 M inhabitants
Currency: 1 EUR = 974 FMG
Official Language: Malagasy, French
Average temperature: between 18°C and 26°C
