Nosy Iranja

Nosy Iranja, located northwest of the mainland of Madagascar and southwest of Nosy Be, is seen as the most beautiful island locally and features a sand beach connecting two islands. Gathering stunning beach scenery, diverse tropical species, and various activities including diving and snorkeling, Nosy Iranja has attracted more and more tourists to embrace nature and spend their leisure time here.

Consisting of a Bright White Sand Beach and Two Tropical Islands

Consisting of two islands Nosy Iranja Be and Nosy Iranjia Kely and a 2-kilometer-long (1 mile) sand beach connecting both, Nosy Iranja is famous as one of the top 10 beaches in the world. The bright white sand beach is soft for you to walk barefoot. Around the sand beach and the islands, you can see pure and turquoise sparkling seawater.

The sand beach scenery varies with the tide. When the tide is in in the morning, a part of the sand beach is submerged by seawater. To get to the other island, you need to walk and then swim. In the afternoon, the tide is out, making the sand beach entirely seen. The tide is in or out, offering different sand views and adding joy and a sense of mystery to your tour.

Wonderful Bird’s View of Nosy Iranja on a Lighthouse

After walking for a few minutes from the sand beach, you can reach a tall and ancient lighthouse that provides a panoramic view of the sand beach, the islands, and the nearby sea.

Abundant Highlights from Coral Reefs to Green Turtles

If you are a swimming lover, diving and snorkeling are highly recommended in Nosy Iranja. In the underwater world here, colorful coral reefs await you to appreciate, and active tropical fish swim with you. On the beach, you can see green turtles nesting and laying eggs from October to April. In this period, Nosy Iranja becomes an ideal place for you to view these cute animals closely. On the coast of Nosy Iranja, thousands of birds fly round and round. Palm trees flourish, providing a safe and comfortable home for these birds.

Diverse Activities for Your Leisure Time

In Nosy Iranja, to enjoy warm and brilliant sunlight, lying on a sunbed or a hammock for sunbathing is worth a try. Besides, a local traditional fishing village will give you a chance to experience local culture and lifestyle. At lunchtime, don’t forget to savor authentic cuisine featuring fresh seafood.

Best Time to Visit Nosy Iranja

Throughout the year, most days in Nosy Iranja are warm, making it suitable to visit all year round. If you want to come to Nosy Iranja in relatively cool and dry weather, choose May to October. Rainy days are more often in other months.

Tips for Visiting Nosy Iranja

1. Clean toilets and shower rooms can be found here.
2. If you prefer close interactions with nature, you can choose to bivouac away from the village and enjoy the spectacular night view with no distractions.
3. Take sunglasses and other sunscreen products on sunny days.

 Recommended visiting duration: 1 day

How to Get to Nosy Iranja

As an island without an airport, Nosy Iranja can only be arrived by boat. It takes 1.5 hours by speedboat from the island of Nosy Be to Nosy Iranja. From many other places in the Nosy Be archipelago, taking a speedboat is also the most ideal transport means to reach Nosy Iranja.