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'''Antalaha is a picture-perfect coastal town on the Northeast coast of Madagascar. Antalaha is a town with some unique old houses dating back to the French colonial times. The town was once the capital of [[Madagascar Vanilla|vanilla]] since the introduction of the crop in the 19th century. Several major vanilla exporters are still headquartered here.'''
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'''Antalaha is a seaside town on the Northeast coast of Madagascar. Once the centre of almost all of the world's [[Madagascar Vanilla|vanilla]] trade, several vanilla exporters are based here with large warehouses. The town's architecture features old wooden houses of Creole heritage from the French colonial period.'''
  
 
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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 affected by seasonal cyclones, with heavy cyclones every few years affecting crops and even the world price of vanilla. The easiest way to move around town is by foot, tuk-tuk or [[pousse-pousse]]. The central marketplace is of Tanambao is open daily and is especially busy on Thursday mornings. 
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A maritime harbour serves domestic and International shipping routes and a shipyard constructing and repairing traditional wooden dhows can be found along the shore at the south end of the town. Antalaha is a popular destination by visitors of the East Coast with its long beautiful beach making up part of the scenery. Antalaha and the region are regularly affected by cyclones, which have every few years years wiped out seasonal crops affecting world vanilla prices.
  
 
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Antalaha can be reached by land, sea or air. The quickest and maybe most comfortable way of transport is by plane. A tarred road in good condition connects Antalaha with [[Sambava]] in the north where the domestic airport connects with daily flights. There is an International maritime harbour in the centre of town.  
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Antalaha can be reached by road, sea or by air. An airport about ten kilometres south of the town is served by [[Private Charter Flights|private air charters]]. A road in good condition connects Antalaha with [[Sambava]] where a domestic airport offers daily flights from the Capital and other major cities.
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The 80 kilometres drive by [[taxi-brousse]] takes about two hours from Sambava. 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]].  
  
 
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Antalaha has an airport about ten kilometres out of town but but which is not served by scheduled flights other than by [[Private Charter Flights|private air charters]].
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The easiest way to get around the town of Antalaha is by foot, tuk-tuk or [[pousse-pousse]]. The central marketplace of Tanambao is well worth a visit, especially on Thursdays which is the weekly big market day. From there, a 30 minute walk to the meteorological station on top of the hiill at Ambatoratsy offers a spectacular view of the town and surrounding landscape.
  
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The 80 kilometres drive by [[taxi-brousse]] from Sambava takes about 1½ hours. Other available and more adventurous routes are a 3-5 day hike across the [[Masoala|Masoala peninsula]] starting from [[Maroantsetra]] or via [[Cap Est]]. Sometimes it is possible to catch a cargo boat from [[Maroantsetra]], [[Sainte Marie]] or [[Toamasina]] (Tamatave).  
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A recommended activity is a visit the botanical park of [[Macolline Park|Macolline]] including a short canoe from behind the park on the Ankavia river to a traditional brick making facility.
  
 
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Website: [https://bellerosebeach-hotel.com bellerosebeach-hotel.com]<br>
 
Website: [https://bellerosebeach-hotel.com bellerosebeach-hotel.com]<br>
 
Email: [mailto:bellerosebeachhotel@gmail.com bellerosebeachhotel@gmail.com]
 
Email: [mailto:bellerosebeachhotel@gmail.com bellerosebeachhotel@gmail.com]
 
'''Hotel Hazovola'''<br>
 
MG-206 Antalaha<br>
 
Re-opened in 2007, this hotel has 22 beds.<br>
 
Tel: +261 (0)32 0500065<br>
 
Email: [mailto:h.palissandre@sat.blueline.mg h.palissandre@sat.blueline.mg]<br>
 
  
 
'''[[Ocean Momo]]'''<br>
 
'''[[Ocean Momo]]'''<br>
 
MG-206 Antalaha<br>
 
MG-206 Antalaha<br>
This tastefully furnished ocean lodge has several bungalows, conference facilities, a restaurant with bar and complimentary WiFi for guests.<br>
 
 
Tel: +261 (0)32 0234069<br>
 
Tel: +261 (0)32 0234069<br>
 
Email: [mailto:oceanmomo@blueline.mg oceanmomo@blueline.mg]<br>
 
Email: [mailto:oceanmomo@blueline.mg oceanmomo@blueline.mg]<br>
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'''Hôtel Hazovôla'''<br>
 
'''Hôtel Hazovôla'''<br>
 
Tel: +261 (0)32 4128711 / +261 (0)32 0500065.<br>
 
Tel: +261 (0)32 4128711 / +261 (0)32 0500065.<br>
Email: [mailto:h.hazovolaantalaha@yahoo.fr h.hazovolaantalaha@yahoo.fr]<br>
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Email: [mailto:hhazovolantalaha@gmail.com hhazovolantalaha@gmail.com]<br>
Website: [http://www.hotelhazovola.com www.hotelhazovola.com]<br>
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Website: [https://hotelantalaha.com www.hotelantalaha.com]<br>
  
 
'''Hotel Florida'''<br>
 
'''Hotel Florida'''<br>
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== Various ==
 
== Various ==
  
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* [[Société Lo Nug Mue Lo Mone & Cie]]
* [[RNA]]
 
 
* [[Riavanille]]
 
* [[Riavanille]]
 
== Internet access ==
 
 
'''Formation Professionnelle TSIRIHANITRA Antalaha Ankoalabe'''<br>
 
Computer training, cooking and pastry, hair and beauty, accounting and IT<br>
 
Tel : +261 (0)34 0250530<br>
 
Tel : +261 (0)32 2860872<br>
 
Email: [mailto:fp.tsirihanitra@yahoo.fr fp.tsirihanitra@yahoo.fr]
 
  
 
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== Thursday market, Tananbao, Antalaha ==
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== Thursday market, Tanambao ==
  
 
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Latest revision as of 16:40, 15 November 2024

Antalaha is a seaside town on the Northeast coast of Madagascar. Once the centre of almost all of the world's vanilla trade, several vanilla exporters are based here with large warehouses. The town's architecture features old wooden houses of Creole heritage from the French colonial period.

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Antalaha 007.jpg Antalaha 013.jpg Antalaha 019.jpg

A maritime harbour serves domestic and International shipping routes and a shipyard constructing and repairing traditional wooden dhows can be found along the shore at the south end of the town. Antalaha is a popular destination by visitors of the East Coast with its long beautiful beach making up part of the scenery. Antalaha and the region are regularly affected by cyclones, which have every few years years wiped out seasonal crops affecting world vanilla prices.

Antalaha 015.jpg
Antalaha 005.jpg Antalaha 016.jpg Antalaha 020.jpg
Antalaha 019.jpg
Antalaha 023.jpg
Antalaha 026.jpg Antalaha 027.jpg Antalaha 035.jpg
Antalaha 022.jpg

Antalaha can be reached by road, sea or by air. An airport about ten kilometres south of the town is served by private air charters. A road in good condition connects Antalaha with Sambava where a domestic airport offers daily flights from the Capital and other major cities.

Antalaha 032.jpg

The 80 kilometres drive by taxi-brousse takes about two hours from Sambava. 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.

Antalaha 024.jpg

The easiest way to get around the town of Antalaha is by foot, tuk-tuk or pousse-pousse. The central marketplace of Tanambao is well worth a visit, especially on Thursdays which is the weekly big market day. From there, a 30 minute walk to the meteorological station on top of the hiill at Ambatoratsy offers a spectacular view of the town and surrounding landscape.

Macolline Park 167.jpg

A recommended activity is a visit the botanical park of Macolline including a short canoe from behind the park on the Ankavia river to a traditional brick making facility.

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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

Ocean Momo
MG-206 Antalaha
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: hhazovolantalaha@gmail.com
Website: www.hotelantalaha.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 – Tropical Storm Eloise Leaves Homes Destroyed, Hundreds Displaced - FloodList
21-Jan-2021 08:00
Antalaha - Madagascar: Wind Storm Situation as of 16/03/2017, Grading Map - ReliefWeb
16-Mar-2017 07:00
Strongest cyclone in 13 years hits Madagascar - Al Jazeera English
08-Mar-2017 08:00
Madagascar's Pierced Heart - National Geographic
17-Feb-2021 17:09
Madagascar to face life-threatening impacts from powerful Tropical Cyclone Enawo through midweek - AccuWeather
07-Mar-2017 08:00
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
Deadly Cyclone Enawo batters Madagascar with flooding, damaging winds - AccuWeather
09-Mar-2017 08:00
Madagascar: Humanitarian Snapshot - March 2021 - ReliefWeb
31-Mar-2021 07:00
Cyclone hits Madagascar, at least three dead - Tribune Online
08-Mar-2017 08:00
Tropical cyclone Enawo brings destruction to Madagascar - SowetanLIVE
08-Mar-2017 08:00