Changes

The village has seen changes in recent years, with the development of holiday villas turning the location into a popular beach destination, especially on weekends. This has provided the local community with additional income aside from besides 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. As there are limited tourism-related services tailored specifically to foreign visitors, Doany has retained its authentic Malagasy charm.

Other options include ''Les Jardins D'Ankify'' and simple rooms offered behind the ''Ravinala'' outdoor restaurant in the village centercentre, known for serving daily fresh seafood and various Malagasy specialties.

Continuing at the end of Antonremba beach over the hill, visitors will find Ampasikely Beach where the Diana Lodge with an its upscale restaurant overlooking the ocean can also be found.

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

* Le Panoramique: <strike>+261 (0)32 75 324 88</strike>