Nosy Iranja, Island group off the coast of Nosy Be, Madagascar.
Two islands connected by a 2-kilometer white sand strip that surfaces during low tide in the Indian Ocean near Madagascar.
The lighthouse on Nosy Iranja has guided maritime traffic through the Mozambique Channel since the early 20th century.
Local fishermen maintain traditional fishing methods using wooden dhows and handcrafted nets passed down through generations.
Visitors reach the islands via boat transfers from Nosy Be, with journey times varying between 75 and 90 minutes depending on weather conditions.
Marine turtles select these islands as nesting grounds, laying their eggs in the sand between October and February each year.
GPS coordinates: -13.59250,47.81667
Latest update: March 3, 2025 13:33
Madagascar features natural landscapes ranging from the baobab avenues near Morondava to the limestone formations of the Tsingy and coastal areas with coral reefs. The country's national parks protect tropical rainforests inhabited by lemurs, along with geological features including crater lakes and sandstone formations. The highest peaks rise in the northern mountain ranges, while the southern regions are characterized by dry landscapes. Photogenic locations include the Isalo Massif with its eroded sandstone canyons, the Masoala Peninsula with its rainforests along the Indian Ocean, and the island of Nosy Be off the northwest coast. The beaches at Ifaty and Anakao attract visitors for their reefs, while Sainte-Marie Island is known for whale watching between July and September. The Kirindy forests in the west are home to nocturnal lemurs and fossas. Historic sites include the royal hill of Ambohimanga, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the Rova palace in Antananarivo. The geysers at Ampefy and the crater lake Tritriva showcase the volcanic history of the highlands. The red Tsingy near Sadjoavato formed through erosion of iron-rich sandstone and contrast with the gray limestone Tsingy in the west.
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