Over60 Says: I recommend a day trip to the nearby beach at Ramena. This beach was frequented mainly by Malagasy, except for the usual set unattractive aging French expats with their ridiculously young Malagasy girlfriends. Its a beautiful white uncrowded sand beach. Arrival is in the...
L'hôtellerie du Monastère: Great Place to Stay in Joffreville
Over60 Says: I spent three nights at L'hôtellerie du Monastère near Joffreville while visiting Montagne d'Ambre. This is a simple hotel run by a group of nuns and a truly wonderful place to stay. My room was simple but very clean and equiped with a balcony with a beautiful view down to...
Restaurant La Rosticceria: Good Italian Food
Over60 Says: Good quality Italian restaurant right on the main drag. Pleasant outside tables to watch the world go by. Mediocre service but good food.
Over60 Says: Getting money in Diego appeared easy but proved difficult. I visited several banks with very long lines and only made it to the front once before giving up, only to find that they would not accept my travellers checks. There are several ATMs, but they remained out of service...
Over60 Says: I hired Cap Nord Voayges to take me to Ankarana. This is a first class operation, although the service does not come cheap. I was almost embarassed to have a staff of three at my disposal, driver, cook, and guide, but all did their work exceptionally well. The tent and food...
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Good quality Italian restaurant right on the main drag. Pleasant outside tables to watch the world go by. Mediocre service but good food.
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'Diego Suarez' was the first city on Madagascar we really got to know better. We arrived at night in Antananrivo , and before sun was up we left for Diego. Everybody loves Diego. Antsiranana is the...
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