Visit Ramena, the most beautiful beach in Madagascar

About 20 kilometers from Antsiranana, Ramena is a small village of very quiet fishermen who try to keep some authenticity.

When it comes to enumerating the tourist attractions of Madagascar , omiting to praise Ramena is inconceivable. It is a seaside resort located at the northern tip of the Malagasy coast. According to specialists, it is one of the top 10 of the most beautiful beaches in the world.

Ramena, one of the most beautiful beaches in the world

" Ramena" is a beautiful beach anchored in a quiet bay on the northern tip of Madagascar. It is located about 20 kilometers from Antsiranana (ex Diego suarez), an old town that housed the naval base of the French army during the colonial periods. Its geographical distance from the nearest agglomeration makes the charm of this seaside resort classified as one of the most beautiful in the world.

In Ramena, everything was thought out to meet tourist expectations. Hotel infrastructures adapted to all budget levels are visible. Accommodation specialists offer suites, luxurious rooms, lodgings, guests or studios in comfortable water. Most of them offer lodgings, covers and transfers to the airport. Some have private beach. Others organize different kinds of relaxation activities all year round in the middle of nature, on beaches or in the middle of the sea. Excursions in the surrounding fishing villages, hikes, water sports or sightseeing in the turquoise sea make a stay in Ramena an escape at the end of the world.

The tourist attractions of Ramena

Ramena is a seaside resort built in a cove. Thanks to the “ varatraza”, the local name of the aisle, the climate is mild and the sea water remains at the right temperature.

Emerald sea, vast sandy beaches, clean and calm environments, welcoming indigenous people make Ramena a dream destination. To de-alter, exotic fruits such as papayas, juicy mangoes that can reach the head size of an adult person, sweet oranges, creamy corossols and coconut sell at low prices in the most beautiful beach in Madagascar. Langoustes, pink shrimp, camarons, sea cucumbers, octopuses, oysters, squirrels and squids are cooked to all sauces to titillate taste buds in holidaymakers.

In short, Ramena has all the necessary assets to qualify it as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.

Leisure activities on land farm

During a stay in this dream beach, leisure activities are multiple. Picnics, excursions and hikes can be made in the immediate area on foot, by fishing boat, on a 4X4 or quad. The majority of the accommodation sites are surrounded by stunning botanical gardens, whose beauty marvels more than one. Usually, leisure activities are organized by tour operators, accommodation sites or other local operators, but everyone is free to establish their own calendar and to take advantage of leisure activities that suits them to relax and relax completely during a stay in this heavenly setting.

Water activities

The "Sakalava Bay" and "Emerald Sea" are suitable for Kitesurf, jet-ski, snorkelling or windsurfing. The Bay of Dunes and the Bay of Pigeons do not miss relaxation activities as well. Learning and development sessions of various nautical disciplines are provided by coaches. Equipment and equipment suitable for professionals or novices are rented at affordable prices on site. Fishing can also be done on board wooden canoe or boat dedicated to this effect or practice diving or underwater hunting in the middle of the sea.

Between two activities, you are free to walk in the lagoon, to become acquainted with nature or to discover the plantations of vanilla or cloves next to it. Indigenous people are real tourist guides. During your petrifications, they will not fail to serve you as delicious exotic fruits and local menus with coconut milk, cinnamon or vanilla.

Farniente and fiesta in Ramena

The beaches of Ramena are ideal for farniente and fiesta. Between two escapades, you can relax quietly under the sun while enjoying seafood and tropical fruits with so natural flavours. The restaurateurs of the region make wonders with local products to titilate visitors' taste buds. European, Italian, African or other dishes are also served on the majority of tables.

Thanks to the many leisure activities available on site, Ramena represents a holiday destination adapted to all expectations. Advice to nature lovers.

Holiday houses in Ramena

Various types of vacation rentals are available in Ramena. The displayed prices adapt to all budget levels. As for relaxation and leisure activities, everything was thought by the local operators to meet all expectations. Here are some ideas of accommodation sites available on site:

If you're family, choose a bungalow. "Badamera Café" offers a spacious bungalow with bathroom. It is suitable for a group of 6 people. There is also a double bungalow on site with two bathrooms. Hot water is available 24 hours a day.

At the Hotel Lakana, located 150 m from the sea, the hard bungalows are very comfortable. Double or twin rooms have wifi connection. “The Tarondro Hotel” (Ramena Nofy) is also an ideal holiday rental for families. It has 10 convenient bungalows and a collective swimming pool. This dream setting, located only 200 metres from the beach, offers guests a TV corner and a restaurant where the main specialties are seafood that make legion in the area.

For those who are addicted to rooms in the water, choose between "The 5' Too Near" and "The Meva Beach". The addicts of natural settings can also find accommodation in "Les Paillottes de Babaomby", or at "Baomby Island Lodge", both are located in greenery settings. The second is a real holiday village where bungalows are large African tents on pilotis.

To play the Robinson Crusoé, don't miss "Les Flibustiers". This site is located in the Baie des Cailloux Blancs, a beautiful beach that is located away from other holiday rentals. It is only accessible by sea. The beautiful park that surrounds bungalows will take you to another world.

Small budgets can always stay in guest houses such as “Villa Palm Beach”, “ Chez Jeannette (Mama n’Maurice)” or “Maison d’hôtes Elisabeth”. The rooms are clean, have fans and are well ventilated.

In terms of holiday rentals, Ramena, the most beautiful beach in Madagascar, is a perfect place to stay adapted to all budgets....

Possible routes to reach Ramena

By plane Usually, long mails that connect Madagascar to Europe land in Ivato located in the Capital of Madagascar or Nosy-be , Northern Paradise Island. These are the only international airports on the Red Island.

To save time, you can buy a plane ticket connecting Antananarivo-Antsiranana (Diégo suarez) from the Metropolis. That way, you will only have to spend a few hours in a transit to Ivato, to wait for a national flight.

If you pass by Antananarivo, take a short stop of 1 or 2 days. Like this, you will have the opportunity to discover the historical monuments of Antananarivo , visit the ancient royal palaces and the 12 sacred hills, briefly know the history of Madagascar and Malagasy civilization through the local architectures, walk the hundreds of stone staircases linking the neighborhoods, walk through the alleys where 90% of the leading buildings serve as shops, gargotes or grocery stores and whose sidewalks invaded by tens of thousands of merchants at the stall.

Meanwhile, don’t forget to make a reservation with an air operator (Air Madagascar or Air France) to reach Antsiranana as soon as possible.

By car Atypical discoveries and adventurers can rent a car with a driver or not with tour operators. Here are the reference rates for the day for a car with driver:

• petrol sedan: about 45 to 50€,
• 4X4 diesel: between 720 and 75€,
• bus and minibus from 6 to 20 people in the range from 65 to 100€.

About a thousand kilometers separate Antananarivo from Ramena (via Antiranana). For tourists "backpack", no need to worry. Short taxis take the departure every evening in Antananarivo to take you to Antsiranana for a modest sum of 70,000 ariary (about 22€).

This long journey of about 48 hours is full of surprises to travelers. After the green landscapes of the high plateaus (Anbohidratrimo and Ankazobe), and others you will have to look at the successions of savannas intersected little by little with mango plantations and sugar canes. After Ambondromamy, will follow the poorly maintained roads along various farms of vanilla exporters, cloves, cafés and cannels. Once you arrive in Antsiranana, you can reach Ramena via a city taxi (for about 15€ to 20€) or a tok tok for 7 or 8€ and why not, a bush taxi whose price is 2000 ariary (less than 1€).

By the sea To reach Ramena directly, you can still embark on a motor boat, a barge or a tip whether you are in Toamasina, Morondava, Toliary, Sainte-Marie or Mahajanga.

Thanks to these means of transport, you will have the opportunity to admire the Malagasy coastline and its atypical seabeds, to discover beautiful beaches preserved from the destructive hands of Man and to see through the coconut leaves many fishing villages. The crossing may cause sea damage, but the show is worth it.

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