Ile Sainte-Marie (Nosy Boraha)

Ile Sainte-Marie (Nosy Boraha) : Travel information before you go!

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Sainte-Marie, known as Nosy Boraha, means the island of women. The island is surrounded by a coral reef, a turquoise lagoon and sandy beaches.

At its heart you will find a very dense vegetation, hills covered with vanilla and cocoa and rivers between the trees. A cosmopolitan island, Nosy Boraha has hosted pirates, fishermen, sailors and traders over the centuries, from the four corners of the world; Asia, Africa, the East and Europe.

Right next to Sainte-Marie, is the Ile aux Nattes, a small, divine island, where the beaches are endless. Its nature is ostentatious and promises pleasant walks. You must climb to the summit of the island. From here the view is magnificent. To the south of the island, you can also find many lemurs.

In Sainte-Marie you will find many different hotels and their prices are varied, from low-cost to high-quality

pros

The presence of cheap hotels
Peace and serenity reign on the island

cons

The lack of entertainment

Weather Ile Sainte-Marie (Nosy Boraha)

All overall indicators 69/100 Good

Weather May Year's weather

Temperature indicators 96/100 Excellent
Bad weather indicators 20/100 Bad
Sunbathing indicators 48/100 Average
Swimming indicators 84/100 Excellent
Wind indicators 70/100 Good
Temperature indicatorsOptimal :
Maximim temperature between 22°C and 24°C, the perceived temperature is <30°.
Bad weather indicatorsRainy :
Rainy - averaging between 3.5mm and 4.5mm per day.
Sunbathing indicatorsSunny intervals :
Cloudy with sunny intervals (40% to 60% cloud cover).
Swimming indicatorsVery pleasant / Optimal :
Pleasant air temperature (between 20°C and 24°C). Sea temperature between 24°C and 26°C). Low wind speed (<2mph).
Wind indicatorsLight wind :
Light winds (between 6mph and 12mph).

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To see

Whales! Even though the possibility of observing whales is offered almost everywhere in Madagascar, Sainte-Marie has put in place an efficient infrastructure to receive and direct tourists. The presence of the canal limits the space where the whales can splash about, thus making it more likely that you will see them here, especially between July and September.

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To do

Hiking, mountain biking and travelling by motorcycle are particularly pleasant on the island. Diving and snorkeling are offered by most hotels in Sainte-Marie and the Ile aux Nattes.

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To think about

For mountain biking trips or by motorcycle, be sure to check the tyres and adjust the brakes before leaving because the roads are not in good condition.

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To avoid

Do not leave too late a trip whether it be by mountain bike, motorcycle or on foot, as night falls quickly and the roads, which are not lit, are in very bad condition. The cyclone period (late December-early April) is to be avoided.

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To try

Sainte-Marie is known for its fish and delicious seafood.

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To bring back

You can bring back vanilla as a souvenir. The vanilla from Sainte-Marie is delicious.

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