The Island Of Nosy Be Photo: Island Of Nosy-Be

Nosy be is the largest island located on the Northwest coast of Madagascar. It is translated from Malagasy as "the Big island". Its area is 312 square kilometers With a geological perspective of Nosy be is a volcano with a height of 450 m above sea level. The island is located 8 km from Madagascar.

The island is a wonderful ground, one of the best in Madagascar. Here are grown ylang ylang and coffee. An exotic mixture of these smells is felt at the approach to the city by ship. Nosy be loved by tourists from all over the world for its clean beaches and exciting nightlife. On the island many colorful restaurants and clubs.

The capital of Nosy be is the city Anduani (or Elvil). There are a lot of attractions: bustling city market, a diving Center, Center of Oceanography, old jail, which was founded in 1855.

Far from ALWIL is a nature reserve Lokobe. Here, among the lush native vegetation lives in its natural habitat of a huge number of birds, chameleons, black lemurs and snakes.

North of Elvis is Andilana is one of the most popular beaches of Nosy be. To enjoy a beach holiday on the nearby coral Islands: Nosy Koba, Nosy-Iranja, Tsarabanjina and Ankara.

For deep-sea diving on the island of Nosy be is the marine Park of Nosy Tanikeli. Here you can dive to 18 meters and to get acquainted with representatives of the local underwater flora and fauna. Both is very diverse: turtles, octopus, lobsters, rays, parrot fish, clown fish, fish, Scorpion, crocodile fish and many other exotic inhabitants of the underwater world. True diving enthusiasts are recommended to visit an underwater mountain called "Authority", which got its name thanks to original projections, similar to 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 is the highest waterfall of Sacaleanu. The height of the drop of its water is about 200m. The waterfall is located near the town Nusivarika.

In short, Nosy-be - extraordinary tropical island with lots of entertainment, attractions, with its unique colour and stunning untouched nature.

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The Island Of Nosy Be
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