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A road in good condition connects Antalaha with [[Sambava]] where a domestic airport with daily flights. There is an International maritime harbour in the centre of town. The 80 kilometres drive by [[taxi-brousse]] from Sambava takes about 1½ hours. Other more adventurous routes are a 3-5 day hike across the [[Masoala|Masoala peninsula]] starting from [[Maroantsetra]] or via [[Cap Est]]. It's sometimes possible to catch a cargo boat from [[Maroantsetra]], [[Sainte Marie]] or [[Toamasina]] (Tamatave).  
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A road in good condition connects Antalaha with [[Sambava]] where there is a domestic airport with daily flights. There is an International maritime harbour in the centre of town. The 80 kilometres drive by [[taxi-brousse]] from Sambava takes about 1½ hours. Other more adventurous routes are a 3-5 day hike across the [[Masoala|Masoala peninsula]] starting from [[Maroantsetra]] or via [[Cap Est]]. It's sometimes possible to catch a cargo boat from [[Maroantsetra]], [[Sainte Marie]] or [[Toamasina]] (Tamatave).  
  
 
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Revision as of 18:52, 14 November 2024

Antalaha is a picture-perfect coastal town on the Northeast coast of Madagascar. The town including some unique old buildings dating back to the French colonial times was once the world's centre of vanilla trade. Several large vanilla exporters are headquartered here.

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Antalaha is a popular destination among explorers of the East coast. A long beautiful beach is part of the scenery. The region is regularly affected by seasonal cyclones.

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Antalaha can be reached by land, sea or air. The quickest way is by plane. An airport is located about ten kilometres south of the town but which is served only by private air charters.

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A road in good condition connects Antalaha with Sambava where there is a domestic airport with daily flights. There is an International maritime harbour in the centre of town. The 80 kilometres drive by taxi-brousse from Sambava takes about 1½ hours. Other more adventurous routes are a 3-5 day hike across the Masoala peninsula starting from Maroantsetra or via Cap Est. It's sometimes possible to catch a cargo boat from Maroantsetra, Sainte Marie or Toamasina (Tamatave).

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The easiest way to get around Antalaha is by foot, tuk-tuk or pousse-pousse. The central marketplace is of Tanambao is especially busy on Thursday mornings.

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Hotels in Antalaha

Belle Rose Beach Hotel
Belle Rose, Antalaha
Tel: +261 (0)32 97 967 33
Website: bellerosebeach-hotel.com
Email: bellerosebeachhotel@gmail.com

Hotel Hazovola
MG-206 Antalaha
Re-opened in 2007, this hotel has 22 beds.
Tel: +261 (0)32 0500065
Email: h.palissandre@sat.blueline.mg

Ocean Momo
MG-206 Antalaha
This tastefully furnished ocean lodge has several bungalows, conference facilities, a restaurant with bar and complimentary WiFi for guests.
Tel: +261 (0)32 0234069
Email: oceanmomo@blueline.mg
Website: www.ocean-momo.com

Vitasoa
Tel: + / 032 0416502 +261 (0)34 0195020
Email: hotelvitasoa@yahoo.fr

Hôtel Chez Nanie
Tel: +261 (0)32 0223251
Email: N/A

Villa Malaza
Tel: +261 (0)32 6182309 / +261 (0)34 8457111 / +261 (0)32 8168145 / +261 (0)34 6969443
Email: villa.malaza@yahoo.fr
Website: villa-malaza.com

Hôtel Hazovôla
Tel: +261 (0)32 4128711 / +261 (0)32 0500065.
Email: h.hazovolaantalaha@yahoo.fr
Website: www.hotelhazovola.com

Hotel Florida
Tel: +261 (0)32 4155512 / +261 (0)32 0716190
Email: ninabm@hotmail.fr

Hotel-resto Fleur de Lotus
Tel: +261 (0)32 0220068

Hotel La Liane
Tel: +261 (0)32 3477154
Email: rajaonal@yahoo.fr

Hotel Atlantis
Tel: +261 (0)32 0239729

Hotel Le Cocotier
Tel: +261 (0)32 0429730 / +261 (0)32 0486425
Email: hotelrestaurantlecocotierantalaha@yahoo.fr

Restaurant Chez Ndriana
Tel: +261 (0)32 0544176
Email: chezmadamendrina@gmail.com

Restaurants

Tsirihanitra
Bistro opposite Pharmacy Kam Hyo and restaurant in Tanambao Market

Sanjay
Near taxi-brousse station

Jeannick Gargotte
Tel: +261 (0)34 6483371 / +261 (0)32 0559148

Gargote Jeannick
At the beach

Medical

Cabinet Dentaire Bernd Zschocke
Tel: +261 (0)32 07 161 02

Various

Radio and TV

Radio télévision Ny Antsika Antalaha
Radio FM 102 Mhz and TV Station CH 21 UHF
Tél: +261 32 07 160 88
Email: afr@rna-madagascar.com
Website: www.rna-madagascar.com

Vanilla exporters

Various

From Sambava to Antalaha

Thursday market, Tanambao

Trek from Maroantsetra to Antalaha

Photos

Additional information

Antalaha Newsfeed

Madagascar TC Gamane DREF Operational Update (MDRMG022) - ReliefWeb
14-May-2024 07:00
Madagascar – Tropical Storm Eloise Leaves Homes Destroyed, Hundreds Displaced - FloodList
21-Jan-2021 08:00
PHOTOS: Vanilla Boom Is Making People Crazy Rich — And Jittery — In Madagascar - Iowa Public Radio
15-Sep-2019 07:00
Strongest cyclone in 13 years hits Madagascar - Al Jazeera English
08-Mar-2017 08:00
Tropical Cyclone Gafilo - nasa.gov
06-Jul-2018 02:48
Madagascar's Pierced Heart - National Geographic
17-Feb-2021 17:09
Deadly Cyclone Enawo batters Madagascar with flooding, damaging winds - AccuWeather
09-Mar-2017 08:00
Antalaha - Madagascar: Wind Storm Situation as of 16/03/2017, Grading Map - ReliefWeb
16-Mar-2017 07:00
MADAGASCAR: a 1.8 MWp solar PV power plant goes into operation in Antalaha - AFRIK 21
02-Feb-2023 08:00
A united couple for the health of its child - UNICEF
02-Mar-2021 08:00
Cyclone hits Madagascar, at least three dead - Tribune Online
08-Mar-2017 08:00
Madagascar square named after Slovak explorer - The Slovak Spectator
30-Jan-2012 08:00
Madagascar: Humanitarian Snapshot - March 2021 - ReliefWeb
31-Mar-2021 07:00
Tropical cyclone Enawo brings destruction to Madagascar - SowetanLIVE
08-Mar-2017 08:00