Africa represents, in common imagination, an exotic destination. However, it is well connected by air with the main cities of the world, so it is not at all complicated to organize a stay in these parts. Madagascar is a reference point for ecotourism, a conscious choice for those who love to learn about a country and a people very different from their own, spending a vacation of relaxation and at the same time full of adventures.
To visit the fourth largest island in the world we chose Nosy Be, an island that offers numerous attractions and has an airport with direct flights from Paris and Milan, therefore very convenient to have more time available on vacation.
When to visit Madagascar
The recommended period to leave is from April to October, corresponding to winter in the southern hemisphere, which here means mild temperatures, lots of sun and better opportunities for excursions. The island of Nosy Be, in particular, has a climate characterized by a low humidity, in fact I never suffered from the heat during my stay. Forget the heat of big cities, here you breathe deeply the essence of nature, enchanting and wild at the same time.
Precisely because of its history and the biodiversity that represents the characteristic feature of Madagascar, we like to think that this land is an indecipherable enigma, and, precisely for this reason, irresistible.
Discovering the Eighth Continent
Madagascar was anciently part of the supercontinent Gondwana, from which it separated 140 million years ago. This caused isolation from the development of the rest of Africa, and this is exactly the wealth that today invites travelers to explore it. The numerous ethnic groups that have created a unique cultural and linguistic mixture and the presence of extremely rare animal and plant species are the reasons why Madagascar is also called the Eighth Continent, a place unknown for centuries and told as if it were a fairy tale.
The Great Island of hospitality
The meaning of the name Nosy Be is Great Island. No image can convey the idea of the explosion of colors, the clarity of the ocean and the lushness of the natural areas of this island. Here you have the feeling of living for a few days in a world far from everything without any nostalgia, a typical relaxing vacation.
The Andilana Beach Resort is ideal for the stay: Awarded as Best Resort in Africa by Tripadvisor in 2013 it has received other recognitions such as the World Travel Awards, thanks to the great attention towards the guest and respect for what nature has given us, that is, a paradise without equal.
Visiting the Tropical Park that embraces the entire structure one understands why Nosy Be is called the island of scents: bougainvillea, hibiscus, vanilla and ylang-ylang plants, used precisely for the most prestigious perfumes, in other words every moment of the day has its aroma, an unforgettable memory.
The beach is the highlight of the area, the sand is white and fine. The Indian Ocean (which is always very warm) encourages long swims while you can dive from the rocks that emerge here and there (Nosy Be, in fact, is of volcanic origin).
