'''Nosy Be is an 312km² large island located about 8km offshore the north western tip of Madagascar. The first inhabitants, prior to the arrival of the Sakalava, were various Malagasy ethnic tribes, mixed with Comorians and Indians.'''
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Nosy Be means "big island" in the Malagasy language. The main port and town on the island is Andoany, formerly and yet more commonly known as [[Hell-Ville]].
* [[Le Grand Bleu]]
* [http://www.edenlodge.net/en Eden Lodge] - a solar-powered resort
* [[Tamana Hostel]]
== Cafés / Restaurants / Bars ==
* [[L'Oasis Nosy Be]]
* [[Container Bar]]
* [[Hotel de la Mer]]
== Local tour operator ==
== Nosy Be Airport to Hell-Ville by bike ==
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=== Tour data ===
Day: 12th October 2018<br>
Distance: 12.23 kilometres<br>
Duration: 3 hours, 23 minutes<br>
Average speed: 3.54 km/h (very strong headwind)<br>
Minimum elevation: 3.35 metres<br>
Maximum elevation: 137.46 metres<br>
