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Photo of Baie des Pigeons with turquoise pure water surface

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Photo of Baie des Pigeons located in natural area

7.8

Very good

Baie des Pigeons

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Baie des Pigeons?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Baie des Pigeons.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Cap Miné Lighthouse is the closest place located 2400 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Baie des Pigeons?

There are 41 places to stay in the Baie des Pigeons area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Baie des Pigeons include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6296891&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Mazava Loha Resort</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2861529&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Le Grand Hotel Diego</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9706136&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">FILAO EDEN SAKALAVA</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2230730&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Center Point</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1362691&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">AR Sun Hotel</a></li></ul>

Andjamen, Madagascar

#7 out of 10 in Antsiranana

7.8

Very good

Free entrance Virgin beach White sand Deserted Sand bottom

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Located outside the settlement

Ramena • 4 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Cap Miné Lighthouse

9.4 - Excellent 2.3km

Restaurant Ocean Lodge Kite & Windsurf

10 - Exceptional 2.9km

Restaurant Varatraza Wind Riders

9.2 - Excellent 3.2km

Restaurant Royal Sakalava

8.8 - Excellent 3.5km

Tourist Attraction Baie des Pigeons

50m

Tourist Attraction Baie des Dunes

870m

Tourist Attraction Beach angongo

1.7km

Tourist Attraction Kite Alizé - Kitesurf & Wing Foil à MADAGASCAR

9.8 - Exceptional 2.8km

Tourist Attraction Oranga Beach

3.2km

Tourist Attraction Sakalava beach

3.3km

Tourist Attraction Old French Hospital

2 - Very poor 3.3km

Tourist Attraction Big Baobab

3.7km

Tourist Attraction Pain de Sucre

10 - Exceptional 9.3km

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About

Baie des Pigeons is located on the Indian ocean and it is in the 6th place out of 9 beaches in the Diana region 10.5 km away from its center, the city of Antsiranana. It is one of the beaches of Ramena settlement, just 4 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a spacious bay with crystal turquoise water and white sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, hikers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.

Baie des Pigeons coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.

4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Sakalava beach, which has a rating of 8.4.

Baie des Pigeons (Diana) is located outside the Ramena settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the coast of the Madagaskar island and the correct question is not how to get to Baie des Pigeons, but what mode of transport can be used to get to it, because this part of the coast is inaccessible by land. The beach can only be reached by water and you have to rent a boat to get there.

Weather

history

+27 ^o C +23 ^o C

Air temperature

12.9 M/S

Wind

+26 ^o C

Water temperature

1.2 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Ramena • 4 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Cap Miné Lighthouse

9.4 - Excellent 2.3km

Restaurant Ocean Lodge Kite & Windsurf

10 - Exceptional 2.9km

Restaurant Varatraza Wind Riders

9.2 - Excellent 3.2km

Restaurant Royal Sakalava

8.8 - Excellent 3.5km

Tourist Attraction Baie des Pigeons

50m

Tourist Attraction Baie des Dunes

870m

Tourist Attraction Beach angongo

1.7km

Tourist Attraction Kite Alizé - Kitesurf & Wing Foil à MADAGASCAR

9.8 - Exceptional 2.8km

Tourist Attraction Oranga Beach

3.2km

Tourist Attraction Sakalava beach

3.3km

Tourist Attraction Old French Hospital

2 - Very poor 3.3km

Tourist Attraction Big Baobab

3.7km

Tourist Attraction Pain de Sucre

10 - Exceptional 9.3km

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Located at nearest locality

Ramena • 11km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 8.1 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

870m 11 min walk

Baie des Dunes Baie des Dunes

8.3 Very good

1.7km 22 min walk

Beach angongo Beach angongo

7.6 Very good

2.9km

Sakalava beach Sakalava beach

8.4 Very good

4.5km

Plage de Ramena Plage de Ramena

8.3 Very good

8.2km

Mar Esmeralda Beach Mar Esmeralda Beach

8.4 Very good

10.7km

Emeraude Lodge Beach Emeraude Lodge Beach

7.4 Good

17km

Abakao Beach Abakao Beach

8.3 Very good

18.2km

Jirany beach Jirany beach

7.7 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Ramena • 4km

Main locality of province

Antsiranana • 10.5km

Transport

Airport

DIE • 15.2km

Bus Station

Taxi-Brousse Station • 10.7km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Baie des Pigeons?

The coastline of Baie des Pigeons is covered with snow-white sand. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Baie des Pigeons?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Baie des Pigeons, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Baie des Pigeons good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Baie des Pigeons is partially protected from waves.

There are few boats in the bay.

Is the Baie des Pigeons good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Baie des Pigeons secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of Baie des Pigeons is visited only by a few travellers. The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

What are the key audiences of Baie des Pigeons?

Baie des Pigeons can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Hiking adventurers

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Baie des Pigeons?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Baie des Pigeons.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Cap Miné Lighthouse is the closest place located 2400 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Baie des Pigeons?

There are 41 places to stay in the Baie des Pigeons area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Baie des Pigeons include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Baie des Pigeons from parking?

The Baie des Pigeons has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters

Are there any attractions nearby Baie des Pigeons?

There are 4 attractions near Baie des Pigeons that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Kite Alizé - Kitesurf & Wing Foil à MADAGASCAR located in 2.8 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Baie des Pigeons?

The month with the highest temperature in Baie des Pigeons is December. Its average value reaches 30°C. The warmest sea is in March, the average value is 29°C. The coldest month is August with air temperature 26°C and water 25°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Baie des Pigeons (Madagaskar island) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Baie des Pigeons (Madagaskar island) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.