The 15 places the travel guides we read name most, what they say about each, and fares from your city.
From the 10 guides that rank for "best beaches in madagascar"
Named by 6 of 102. IfatyKnown for snorkelling and diving in the heart of the island's coral reef.Tulear has an art museum, jewellery shops and a seashell market, so the area mixes culture with coast.
Named by 5 of 103. Île Sainte-MarieA favourite island with beaches, watersports, lemurs and chameleons, and a pirate history.From July to September there is a good chance of spotting migrating humpback whales.
Named by 4 of 104. Nosy IranjaAn important breeding site for Hawksbill turtles, near Nosy Be.Listed among the best beaches in the north, part of the Nosy Be area.
Named by 4 of 105. AnakaoReached by boat from Tulear; visitors can watch Vezo fishermen head out in traditional boats.
Named by 4 of 106. Salary BayHarder to get to, but relaxing and popular with honeymooners.
Named by 4 of 107. AnjajavyA remote reserve reached only by air, combining forest, beach and mangroves, with good birding.
Named by 3 of 108. FoulpointeNamed alongside Mahambo as the east coast beaches near Tamatave.
Named by 3 of 109. MahamboListed with Foulpointe among the east coast beaches.
Named by 3 of 1010. AntsanitiaNamed among the beaches around Majunga on the northwest coast.
Named by 2 of 1011. AnkasyAbout 100 km north of Tulear, a place to relax by the turquoise sea and get away from it all.
Named by 2 of 1012. Nosy KombaA turtle-watching island and breeding site for Hawksbill turtles.
13. ManafiafyPossibly the best place for whale watching, with humpbacks passing from late June to early November.Boat and canoe trips go into the mangroves, plus day and night walks.
14. MikeaThe newest park, with miles of coastline for snorkelling and sunbathing and inland areas with lemurs.
15. Nosy TanikelyListed among the best beaches in the north, within the Nosy Be area.Pick a place for live fares. Watch them and we alert you when they drop.
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Travel guides most often name May to October as the best time to visit Madagascar.