Anakao
A fishing village of the Vezo people and a long white-sand beach south of Toliara, with clear waters. It is the base for island-hopping to Nosy Ve and Nosy Satrana.
Anakao lies south of the Onilahy River mouth and has no direct road access. Boats from the Toliara harbor take about an hour by speedboat. A long white-sand beach is dotted with Vezo fishermen's dugout canoes and simple seaside wooden huts. The water is clearer than in Ifaty, making it good for snorkeling, kitesurfing, and whale watching from July to September. You can also take a car to Tsimanampetsotsa National Park. Plan to stay two nights. Speedboats usually leave in the morning, and the ticket includes transfers. Winds and waves tend to pick up in the afternoon.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Nosy Ve
- Nosy Satrana
- St Augustin Bay
- Sarodrano Cave
- Toliara Barrier Reef
- Arboretum d'Antsokay
- La Table (Tsinjoriake)
- Toliara Town & Market