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

Several The village has seen changes in recent years, with the development of holiday villas have transformed Doany from turning the sleepy fishing village it was a few years ago location into a popular beach destination, especially on weekends, providing . This has provided the local community with an additional income in addition to aside from fishing.

The occasional foreign tourist exploring Madagascar beyond Nosy Be sometimes discovers Doany, although tourism is nowhere near comparable to Nosy Be which receives the highest number of holiday visitors in northern Madagascar. Due to a lack of As there are limited tourism-related services tailored specifically to foreign visitors, Doany still retains has retained its authentic Malagasy charm and authenticity.

Accommodations directly on the beach Accommodation options in Doany include beachfront villas such as ''L’Arche de Noé'' and ''Shambala'' while ''[[Le Panoramique]]'' up on 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.

Other accommodation options in Doany include Les ''Les Jardins D'Ankify'' and simple rooms offered behind the Ravinala outdoor ''Ravinala'' restaurant in the village centre which serves center, known for serving daily fresh seafood among and various Malagasy specialitiesspecialties.

Order For a perfect beach picnic, visitors can order a freshly caught fish with from 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.

Continue a little further Continuing at the end of the beach over the hill until , visitors will find Ampasikely Beach at the end of the hill, where the luxurious Diana Lodge with an upscale restaurant overlooking the ocean can be found. 

Regular and always overcrowded [[taxi-brousse]]s run between [[Ambanja]] and Ankify harbour throughout the day. Occasionally, a special taxi-brousse goes the whole way to Doany. If notOtherwise, the three-kilometre distance between Ankify and Doany makes for a scenic walk.

Alternatively, visitors can rent bicycles at [[Palma Nova]] and bike 25km 25 kilometers from Ambanja to Doany partly , passing through cacao plantations and across the a large mangrove forest area before entering the Ankify peninsula.