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The name "Doany" is of [[Sakalava]] origin meaning a place of Royal residence, heritage and worship. Still today, traditional Traditional [[tromba]] events take place in and around the village of Doany, usually during times of full moon and especially in October when the descendants of the inhabitants of Doany return to connect with their relatives and ancestors.

Several holiday villas have transformed Doany from the sleepy fishing village it was a few years ago into a beach destination, especially on weekends, providing the local community with an income beyond in addition to fishing.

Accommodations directly on the beach include ''L’Arche de Noé'' and ''Shambala'' while ''[[Le Panoramique]]'' up on the a hill behind the village offers a spectacular ocean view from where one might spot the humpback whales on the horizon during their migration periods.

For example, order Order a freshly caught fish with Kanto at Ravinala <!--(+261 32 13 698 68) --> for that perfect beach picnic. The restaurant is open every day, although, according to Sakalava tradition, the inhabitants of Doany do not work on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The additional beaches beyond Doany village and around the peninsula can most easily be reached accessed by hitching a ride with one of the a local fishermenfisherman.