Hell-Ville (Andoany)
Andoany
The main town of Nosy Be, with streets and buildings from the French colonial era. Its harbour is the main departure point for the smaller islands.
Andoany, formerly known as Hell-Ville, takes its name from the 19th-century French naval admiral de Hell. It has nothing to do with "hell." The main street is lined with colonial arcades, an old prison, a town hall, and shops run by Indian merchants. At the seaside harbour, ferries run to Ankify on the mainland, and boats leave for Nosy Komba and Tanikely. The town has banks and supermarkets, which makes it a good place to exchange money and stock up. You can explore the whole town on foot in half a day. The harbour gets crowded, so keep an eye on your belongings.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Hell-Ville Market
- Lemuria Land
- Sacred Tree of Mahatsinjo
- Lokobe National Park
- Ambatoloaka
- Nosy Be
- Nosy Komba
- Nosy Tanikely Marine Reserve