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The World’s 100 Best Beaches

Nosy Iranja

Nosy Be, Madagascar

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST BEACHES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 53 2026
Nosy Iranja

A strip of white sand crosses warm turquoise water to join two small, wooded islands, with a lighthouse on the larger one and a few bungalows. Day excursions run by boat from resorts on Nosy Be, taking around an hour.

Highlights

  • White sandbar linking two islands
  • Clear turquoise water
  • Lighthouse on larger island

Good to know

  • Boat from Nosy Be, about an hour
  • Day trips make midday crowded
  • Excursions cost around €65 per person

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