Nosy Iranja
Two small islands joined by a white sandbar about 1 km long, which you can walk out and back on at low tide. The water is clear
Nosy Iranja lies about 50 km southwest of Nosy Be. It consists of the larger Nosy Iranja island and a smaller island. At low tide, a curving white sandbar links the two islands, making it one of Madagascar's most photogenic beaches. The larger island has a fishing village and a lighthouse. The smaller island has a resort. Both islands are also nesting grounds for hawksbill and green sea turtles. Most visitors go on a group speedboat trip, which takes about 1 to 1.5 hours one way and includes lunch and snorkeling. Pay attention to tide times, and note that rough seas can cause seasickness.
Opening hours
Day tours approx. 8:00 am–5:00 pm
Nearby sights
- Nosy Tanikely Marine Reserve
- Ambatoloaka
- Nosy Sakatia
- Sacred Tree of Mahatsinjo
- Mont Passot
- Hell-Ville Market
- Hell-Ville (Andoany)
- Andilana Beach