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About Madagascar

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent sandy beaches of Madagascar attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

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Madagaskar island

Madagaskar island

21 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Wild beach
Antsiranana Province

Antsiranana

10 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Wild beach
Province de Toliara

Toliara

7 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Good for Kayaking
Toamasina Province

Toamasina

5 beaches
Natural shadow • Football ground • Good for Surfing
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Jirany beach
Jirany beach
Jirany beach
Good for Relax

Jirany beach

Ambolobozokely 10.5 km
Good
7.7
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Sand bottom
4.1 Amenities index
Libanona Beach
Libanona Beach
Libanona Beach
Good for Relax

Libanona Beach

Tolanaro 1.1 km
Good
7.5
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise water • Sand bottom
2.7 Amenities index
Emeraude Lodge Beach
Good for Relax

Emeraude Lodge Beach

Anjiabe 3.6 km
Good
7.4
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Access by boat • No parking
2 Amenities index
Tapakala Beach
Tapakala Beach
Tapakala Beach
Good for Relax

Tapakala Beach

Antananambo 9.1 km
Good
7.2
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise water • Sand bottom
5.1 Amenities index
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Popular types of Madagascar beaches

Fine sand
Fine sand
Snorkling
Snorkling
Natural shadow
Natural shadow
Wild
Wild
Good for Relax
Good for Relax
Kite or windsurfing
Kite or windsurfing
Sup-surfing
Sup-surfing
Surfing
Surfing
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 22 beaches in the country.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Madagascar.

Quitest and lonely beaches in Madagascar

Tsiandamba Beach

Tsiandamba Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Madagascar, Tsiandamba 6.2 km
Sakalava beach

Sakalava beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, White sand, Turquoise pure water
Madagascar, Ramena 5.9 km
Baie des Dunes

Baie des Dunes
8.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, White sand, Turquoise pure water
Madagascar, Ramena 3.3 km
Abakao Beach

Abakao Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Madagascar, Ambolobozokely 11.3 km
Anakao Bay

Anakao Bay
8.3
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Madagascar, Anakao 0.7 km
Plage Ampandrozonana

Plage Ampandrozonana
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Madagascar, Sambava 3.3 km
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Sandy beaches in Madagascar

Mar Esmeralda Beach

Mar Esmeralda Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, White sand
Madagascar, Anjiabe 7.3 km
Ifty Beach

Ifty Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Madagascar, Mangily 0.2 km
Mahambo beach

Mahambo beach
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Madagascar, Mahambo 0.5 km
Anakao Beach

Anakao Beach
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Madagascar, Anakao 1.5 km
Baie des Pigeons

Baie des Pigeons
7.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, White sand, Turquoise pure water
Madagascar, Ramena 4 km
Tamatave Beach

Tamatave Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Madagascar, Toamasina 3.3 km
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Long beaches in Madagascar

Plage de Ramena

Plage de Ramena
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Madagascar, Ramena 0.9 km
Beach angongo

Beach angongo
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Madagascar, Ramena 5.4 km
Ankilibe Beach

Ankilibe Beach
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Madagascar, Ankilibe 0.9 km
Toamasina Beach

Toamasina Beach
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Madagascar, Toamasina 0.9 km
Beravy beach

Beravy beach
7.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Madagascar, Beravy 0.9 km
Ambodiatafana Beach

Ambodiatafana Beach
7.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Madagascar, Ambodiatafana 1.3 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Madagascar, they are as follows:

  • The country's beaches are mainly wide, long and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of bright color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is gentle, which is very good for kids. There are 15 such beaches.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Madagascar is less than 500 meters. 16 beaches are relatively easy to access, and 6 beaches are only accessible from the water. The latter include both island beaches and beaches with no land routes due to the natural borders.

The vast majority of Madagascar beaches have the necessary amenities, such as sun loungers, umbrellas, beach cafes, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Madagascar's beaches

Libanona Beach
10 Nirïn Nirïn

Perhaps, the best!

Tapakala Beach
8 Yobs Anderson

It's a great spot to unwind and spend quality time with loved ones.

There are few offers for accommodation in the beach area, so finding a suitable place to stay can be a problem. You can use the map search to get more information about this.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Madagascar? In total there are 22 beaches and the most popular is Mar Esmeralda Beach.

Most viewed beaches of Madagascar

Libanona Beach

Libanona Beach
7.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
Madagascar, Tolanaro 1.1 km
Tapakala Beach

Tapakala Beach
7.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
Madagascar, Antananambo 9.1 km
Emeraude Lodge Beach

Emeraude Lodge Beach
7.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Madagascar, Anjiabe 3.6 km
Jirany beach

Jirany beach
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Madagascar, Ambolobozokely 10.5 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Madagascar?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Madagascar, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 22 beaches in total, of which about 11 can be called high-rated.

The best beaches in the majority:

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To find the beaches closest to your current geolocation, click the Nearby Beaches icon in the search box. You will see the nearest beaches sorted by distance from you.

Note, that if you only want to see the beaches closest to you in Madagascar, you must be in that area to get the correct results.

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What are all easy accessible beaches in Madagascar?

Most of the beaches located in Madagascar are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

Popular categories of beaches in Madagascar by access:

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How to view all sandy beaches or beaches with other natural features in Madagascar?

Use the "Main features" section of the filter in search results to see all the beaches with the feature you're interested in.

The most popular selections of beaches with natural features are listed below. Don't forget that you can create your own selection with any combination of features

Beach coverage and water

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How to find uncrowded beaches in Madagascar?

The presence of crowds of tourists on the beach these days is becoming a mass character, and sometimes you want silence and solitude. Use the filter in search results to view the beaches in Madagascar by occupancy.

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Which beaches in Madagascar are kid-friendly, good for relax, pet-friendly, naturist-friendly, camping-friendly?

The selections of the beaches in Madagascar according to the recommended audience:

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How to view all beaches by activity of interest in Madagascar?

Use the "Activity" section of the filter in search results to view the selections of beaches by one or multiple activities. Below are a few popular selections that you can change as you like using our filter.

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