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Madagascar is an African nation that boasts more kilometers of seafront than any other country in the continent.
With tons of jaw-dropping beaches and magnificent wildlife, it makes a fascinating holiday destination.
The clear waters mean that you can find some of the best beaches on the African continent.
Madagascar beaches are well known for their unique biodiversity.
The Island is home to many plants and animals you can’t find them anywhere else in the world, making it an exceptionally well known get-away for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers
Top 10 Madagascar Beaches
Below are some of the best Madagascar beaches you can visit on your next trip to the small Island country.
Sainte-Marie Beach
Sainte-Marie is a sliver-like island on the northeast coast of Madagascar.
It extends from north to south nearly 60 km (36 miles) and several islets.
Star beaches are ideal for surfing, snorkeling, and diving, with palm-fringed white sand coasts, remote coves, and clear turquoise waters.
Probably the safest place to see whales in Madagascar between the seasons of July and August.
Île Sainte-Marie is also a place of pirate lore – the magnificent Graveyard of Sainte-Perre, where graves are decorated with ancient skulls and crossbones, is situated in the bay around Île Aux-Forbans, on the Island of Pirates.
It’s an ideal spot to come and experience your youth fantasies about feeling only like Blackbeard or Long John Silver.
Southern part of the Island is an island known locally as Nosy Nato boasting one of the finest beaches in Sainte-Marie.
Charming restaurants deliver mouth-watering cuisines, while a trip into the Agniribe region gives you a glimpse into the local community.
You can explore the whole Island in two to three hours, and the Phare Pointe Blévec, a small lighthouse, is situated at the highest point on the Island.
The waters are crystal clear and quiet, and who knows? Possibly there’s some lost fortune concealed away underneath the waves!
Manafiafy Beach
Manafiafy is a beach that is generally outside of what might be expected.
It is on the south coast and on a lovely tree-lined bay, a remote place not seen by many visitors. At the beach, you can watch whales, snorkel, and enjoy water activities like kayaking.
Treat yourself to anonymity and relaxing.
Nosy Be Beach
Nosy Be is Madagascar’s first beach resort. It’s one of the country’s largest islands and is a massive hit for all kinds of beach-goers from the casual sunbather to the enthusiastic thrill seeker.
You can spend hours on beaches, sleep inside, watch your skin tan in the warm sun, or clean up the surrounding jungles and see all sorts of wildlife on the sea.
Whale watching at this Madagascar beach in summer is exceptionally enjoyable, but because Nosy Be is so popular and gorgeous, there are a few big crowds here.
Look elsewhere if you want some quiet.
Watch the video below to get an idea about what to expect.
Baie de Sainte Luce Beach
The Baie de Sainte is a scenic and isolated stretches of coastline anywhere on the Island, northeast of Taolagnaro, on Madagascar’s south coast.
The bay also has a long tradition of colonization in Europe. In 1642 this was the location of the early French settlement on the Island, and also, they had established a short-lived trading post.
The Sainte Luce Reserve, a community project that seeks to protect coastal forests in the area, is the crucial land attraction for this remote bay.
The endangered colorful brawn lemurs, various amphibians and reptiles, and a diverse forest ecosystem are protected in this unique environment.
You can have a guided walk planned out on the Antanosy village of Manafiafy into forest reserve areas.
Sainte Luce is associated with Manafiafy Beach and Rainforest House, an intimate beach resort located in a beautiful little sheltered bay with a steeply sloping, palm-fringed sandy coastline.
Activities here include snorkeling, kayaking between surrounding rocky islands, and boat sailing to the mangroves in addition to guided day and night hiking in the forest reserve.
Seasonal whale-watching is possible every year from June to December, as transient humpback and southern right whales replace the resident dolphins.
Plage de Ramena
The pristine beaches and montane forests in northern Madagascar, built in the second largest natural bay in the world, can be explored from the peaceful harbor of Diego Suarez.
Plage de Ramena is a small village situated on the peninsula’s inner coast, which divides the bay from the open sea.
It offers a comfortable swimming beach and various fast, friendly seafood restaurants and bars situated in the center of the city, a 40-minute drive away.
Ramena is also a diving board in the stunning turquoise violet lagoon, to the north-east of the entrance to the Bay of Diego-La Mer d’Emeraude. The lagoon is just 5 km by Boat from Ramena
Ramena is also the springboard on the north-western entry to Diego Suarez Bay – La Mer d’Emeraut, to join the stunning pale turquoise lagoon.
A long line of Coral Reefs and islets is situated just 5 km (3 miles) from Ramena on a ferry, dividing the lagoon from the open sea by 8 km (5-mile).
The calm weather from December to April provides perfect conditions for swimming and ideal for snorkeling.
Mitsio Islands
The archipelago of Mitsio is located about fifty kilometers from Nosy Be.
It’s probably Madagascar’s Maldives with tranquil waters, superb white sandy beaches, vibrant marine life, and the world’s best diving spot.
One of the reefs, Nosy Tsarabanjina (‘good-looking’), consists of red, black, grey and volcanic rocks with green foliage hanging on the baobabs and pachypodium.
Nosy Iranja
This location consists of two lovely islands bound by a fine strip of sand 30 miles south of Nosy Be and often referred to as the turtle islands.
The name is derived from the fact that turtles sometimes lay their eggs on the islands’ white beaches.
The distance of about 1500 meters between the two islands is only visible during low tide.
A trip along the river, a swim in the crystal-clear waters on occasion, is an incredible experience.
You can also get the opportunity to see the beautiful house designed by French architect Gustav Eiffel on the Northern part of the Island.
Nosey Iranja is a spot you would prefer not to miss if you are planning to visit Madagascar.
Watch the video below to see how it looks like.
Mahavelona Beach
Nears the Mahavelona town on the mouth of the river Onibe, on Madagascar’s north-eastern shores.
Owing to the coral structure, which is about 150 meters off the coast, the beach is shielded from harsh waves, and the offshore water is also completely calm.
The beach is perfect for anyone hoping to get in some natural tanning and some relaxation.
Tsarabanjina Beach
Madagascar does not disappoint with picturesque spots of the sea, as we have seen already.
The tiny archipelago of Nosy Mitsio is only 50 km northeast of Nosy, which is undeniable for its charm. For divers, the ocean is still mostly intact, so it is an excellent swim.
Tsarabanjina could be the best Island in this region, remote as well as idyllic enough to attract even the most critical traveler.
It’s a place where you can feel almost totally removed from the rest of the world, which sounds exceptionally enticing in contemporary culture today.
Many multi-day trips can be taken from Nosy Be in around two hours to reach the area, many with the sole purpose of diving.
There is a licensed diving club in the area, and usually, tourists must stay for at least three days.
Nosy Boraha
Ile Sainte Marie (Nosy Boraha) is a beautiful island off the east coast of the country.
The Island is entirely tropical. It is surrounded by desert and empty beaches with coconut palm trees and sheltered bays with vibrant coral reefs.
Princess Bora is the spot to remain on Nosy Boraha.
The Island was a significant pirates safehouse in the eighteenth century and was Madagascar’s initial segment to fall under French guidelines in 1750; there is even a pirate’s graveyard with tombstones going back to the 1830s.
The best months to visit Madagascar beaches are June and from mid-August to December; whale viewing is magnificent from July to October
Final Verdict on Madagascar Beaches
Madagascar has long been one of the finest beach resorts on the entire African continent, consisting of a single large island and several other smaller ones.
Madagascar beaches are not only lovely, but Madagascar has warm weather, with lots of sunshine, high temperatures.
The ideal climate for local people and tourists to enjoy local culture and the beautiful landscapes of this beautiful African country and spend time outdoors.
Madagascar needs to be part of your adventure if you schedule a trip to Africa.
Madagascar has beaches that suit everybody.
From the wild southern beaches of Manafiafy theme to the north’s lucullan choices, what better place to relax after all that exploration?
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