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− | '''The town of Diego Suarez is located in the north of Madagascar in the world's second largest natural bay with the picturesque [[Nosy Lonja]] (Sugarloaf island). Diego Suarez is named after the Portuguese explorer Diego Diaz who came to Madagascar in 1500 and the sailor Fernando Suarez who arrived at the bay in 1506. Unfortunately Diego Diaz was rather cruel to the locals and sold them into slavery.''' | + | '''The town of Diego Suarez, or Antsiranana, is located in the north of Madagascar in the world's second largest natural bay with the picturesque [[Nosy Lonja]] (Sugarloaf island). Diego Suarez is named after the Portuguese explorer Diego Diaz who came to Madagascar in 1500 and the sailor Fernando Suarez who arrived at the bay in 1506. Unfortunately Diego Diaz was rather cruel to the locals and sold them into slavery.''' |
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* [[Emerald Sea]] - Mer d'Emeraude | * [[Emerald Sea]] - Mer d'Emeraude | ||
* [[Cap Diego]] | * [[Cap Diego]] | ||
− | * [[ | + | * [[Salines d'Antsahampano]] - salt marshes |
* [[Montagne des Français]] | * [[Montagne des Français]] | ||
* [[Montagne d'Ambre National Park]] | * [[Montagne d'Ambre National Park]] | ||
* Tsingy of the [[Ankarana National Park]] | * Tsingy of the [[Ankarana National Park]] | ||
* [[Red Tsingy]] | * [[Red Tsingy]] | ||
− | * [[Courier Bay]] with [[Windsor Castle]] | + | * [[Courier Bay]] with [[Windsor Castle]] |
== Tour operators == | == Tour operators == | ||
− | [[File:Madaway Tours 001.jpg|150px|left|link=Madaway_Tours]] [[Madaway Tours]] is a tour operator on Rue Colbert. | + | [[File:Madaway Tours 001.jpg|150px|left|link=Madaway_Tours]] '''[[Madaway Tours]]''' is a tour operator on Rue Colbert. |
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− | [[Diego Raid]]<br> | + | '''[[Diego Raid]]'''<br> |
Quad and 4x4 | Quad and 4x4 | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''[[Toto Circuits Diego]]'''<br> | ||
+ | Excursions & tours by 4x4 in the region of Diego Suarez | ||
== Bicycle hire and repair == | == Bicycle hire and repair == | ||
− | [[File:Diego Cycles 001.jpg|150px|left|link=Diego_Cycles]] [[Diego Cycles]] is a bicycle repair and hire service at the big market place. However, the available bikes are likely cheap Chinese imports | + | [[File:Diego Cycles 001.jpg|150px|left|link=Diego_Cycles]] [[Diego Cycles]] is a bicycle repair and hire service at the big market place. However, the available bikes are likely cheap Chinese imports.<br clear="all"> |
− | + | [[File:20171103_074557_DSC02831.jpg|150px|left|link=Diego_Cycles]] [[Bike Repair Alain|Alain]] runs a small bicycle repair shop. The repair shop may look a bit messy, but the work done is of quality and inexpensive.<br> | |
− | Tel: +261 (0)32 | + | Tel: +261 (0)32 78 496 26 (mobile)<br clear="all"> |
== Tuk Tuk driver == | == Tuk Tuk driver == | ||
[[File:Dolin 001.jpg|150px|left|link=Dolin]] '''[[Dolin]]''' | [[File:Dolin 001.jpg|150px|left|link=Dolin]] '''[[Dolin]]''' | ||
− | Tel: +261 (0)32 | + | Tel: +261 (0)32 91 694 14 (mobile)<br><br clear="all"> |
== Restaurants and bars == | == Restaurants and bars == | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''[[Gargote Samiah]]'''<br> | ||
+ | Lunch restarant. 100% Malagasy. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''[[Sambravo]]'''<br> | ||
+ | Drinks terrace | ||
'''[[Bamboo]]'''<br> | '''[[Bamboo]]'''<br> | ||
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'''[[Le Taxi Be]]'''<br> | '''[[Le Taxi Be]]'''<br> | ||
Bar & nightclub | Bar & nightclub | ||
− | ''' | + | |
− | [[Le Balafomanga]]'''<br> | + | '''[[Le Balafomanga]]'''<br> |
Malagasy - Créole - Seafood | Malagasy - Créole - Seafood | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''[[Pizzeria SU & GIU]]'''<br> | ||
+ | Pizza - Pasta - Salad | ||
'''[[San Diego Rock Café]]'''<br> | '''[[San Diego Rock Café]]'''<br> | ||
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== Accommodation == | == Accommodation == | ||
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+ | '''[[Hotel de la Baie|Hôtel de la Baie]]'''<br> | ||
+ | Route Ramena, Diego Suarez<br> | ||
+ | Tel: +261 (0)32 5077736 / +261 (0)32 6445782<br> | ||
+ | Website: [http://hoteldelabaiediego.com hoteldelabaiediego.com] | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''[[Perle de la Baie]]'''<br> | ||
+ | Tel: +261 (0)33 18 826 73 (mobile)<br> | ||
+ | Email: [mailto:perledelabaie@gmail.com perledelabaie@gmail.com]<br> | ||
+ | Website: [http://www.perledelabaie.blogspot.com perledelabaie.blogspot.com] | ||
'''[[Kartiffa Hotel]]''' (14 rooms)<br> | '''[[Kartiffa Hotel]]''' (14 rooms)<br> | ||
− | Tel: +261 (0)32 | + | Tel: +261 (0)32 04 185 83 (mobile)<br> |
Email: [mailto:toto@kikoohotel.com toto@kikoohotel.com]<br> | Email: [mailto:toto@kikoohotel.com toto@kikoohotel.com]<br> | ||
Website: [http://www.kikoohotel.com/kartiffa-hotel-diego-suarez.html www.kikoohotel.com/kartiffa-hotel-diego-suarez.html] | Website: [http://www.kikoohotel.com/kartiffa-hotel-diego-suarez.html www.kikoohotel.com/kartiffa-hotel-diego-suarez.html] | ||
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+ | '''[[Hotel La Terrasse du Voyageur]]'''<br> | ||
+ | Tel: +261 (0)34 20 061 04 / +261 (0)34 20 061 06 | ||
'''[[Hotel de la Poste]]'''<br> | '''[[Hotel de la Poste]]'''<br> | ||
− | Tel: +261 (0)32 | + | Tel: +261 (0)32 04 785 75 (mobile)<br> |
Email: [mailto:contact@diego-hoteldelaposte.com contact@diego-hoteldelaposte.com] | Email: [mailto:contact@diego-hoteldelaposte.com contact@diego-hoteldelaposte.com] | ||
<!--Website: [http://www.diego-hoteldelaposte.com www.diego-hoteldelaposte.com]--> | <!--Website: [http://www.diego-hoteldelaposte.com www.diego-hoteldelaposte.com]--> | ||
'''[[Hotel de la Poste Ocean]]'''<br> | '''[[Hotel de la Poste Ocean]]'''<br> | ||
− | Tel: +261 (0)32 | + | Tel: +261 (0)32 04 785 75 (mobile)<br> |
Email: [mailto:contact@diego-hoteldelaposte.com contact@diego-hoteldelaposte.com]<br> | Email: [mailto:contact@diego-hoteldelaposte.com contact@diego-hoteldelaposte.com]<br> | ||
Website: [http://www.diego-hoteldelaposte.com www.diego-hoteldelaposte.com] | Website: [http://www.diego-hoteldelaposte.com www.diego-hoteldelaposte.com] | ||
'''[[Grand Hotel]]'''<br> | '''[[Grand Hotel]]'''<br> | ||
− | Tel: +261 (0)20 | + | Tel: +261 (0)20 82 230 63<br> |
Email: [mailto:grandhotel_diego@yahoo.fr grandhotel_diego@yahoo.fr]<br> | Email: [mailto:grandhotel_diego@yahoo.fr grandhotel_diego@yahoo.fr]<br> | ||
Website: [http://www.grand-hotel-diego.com www.grand-hotel-diego.com] | Website: [http://www.grand-hotel-diego.com www.grand-hotel-diego.com] | ||
'''[[Hotel Le Colbert]]'''<br> | '''[[Hotel Le Colbert]]'''<br> | ||
− | Tel: +261 (0)20 | + | Tel: +261 (0)20 82 232 89<br> |
Email: [mailto:hlcdiego@moov.mg hlcdiego@moov.mg]<br> | Email: [mailto:hlcdiego@moov.mg hlcdiego@moov.mg]<br> | ||
Website: [http://www.hlcdiego.com www.hlcdiego.com] | Website: [http://www.hlcdiego.com www.hlcdiego.com] | ||
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+ | '''[[Central Hotel (Diego Suarez)|Central Hotel]]''' | ||
== Shopping == | == Shopping == | ||
+ | * [[Food market Diego Suarez|Big food market]] | ||
+ | * [[Flower market Diego Suarez|Flowers]] at the market | ||
+ | * [[Fresh coconuts Diego Suarez|Fresh coconuts]] | ||
* [[Homeopharma]] - Rue Justin Bezard | * [[Homeopharma]] - Rue Justin Bezard | ||
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== Internet Access == | == Internet Access == | ||
− | * [[Espace Service]] | + | * [[Liberty Webcenter]] |
+ | * [[Espace Service]] | ||
== Shipping services == | == Shipping services == | ||
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Contact: M. Fidaly<br> | Contact: M. Fidaly<br> | ||
Email: [mailto:marchedemadahoufi@gmail.com marchedemadahoufi@gmail.com]<br> | Email: [mailto:marchedemadahoufi@gmail.com marchedemadahoufi@gmail.com]<br> | ||
− | Tel: +261 (0)32 | + | Tel: +261 (0)32 07 098 21 / +261 (0)20 82 226 43 / +261 (0)32 04 631 45 |
Website: http://www.madagascar-shipchandler.com | Website: http://www.madagascar-shipchandler.com | ||
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+ | -12.281513, 49.292805 | ||
+ | [[Air Madagascar]] | ||
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== Photos == | == Photos == | ||
* View all [[Diego Suarez photos]] | * View all [[Diego Suarez photos]] | ||
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+ | == Videos == | ||
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+ | <HTML5video type="youtube" width="600" height="338">6T6Gg-gc_oA</HTML5video> | ||
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+ | * [http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1s58s_diego-suarez-madagascar-antoine Video about Diego Suarez] by Antoine (French) | ||
+ | * [https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zKAomepgY6g&feature=youtu.be HAPPY we are from Diego Suarez] by Geoffrey Gaspard to the music of Pharell Williams | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
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* http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antsiranana | * http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antsiranana | ||
* http://www.diego-suarez.com | * http://www.diego-suarez.com |
Revision as of 11:03, 10 January 2019
The town of Diego Suarez, or Antsiranana, is located in the north of Madagascar in the world's second largest natural bay with the picturesque Nosy Lonja (Sugarloaf island). Diego Suarez is named after the Portuguese explorer Diego Diaz who came to Madagascar in 1500 and the sailor Fernando Suarez who arrived at the bay in 1506. Unfortunately Diego Diaz was rather cruel to the locals and sold them into slavery.
Although since 1975 the official name of the town is Antsiranana, literally meaning "that is at the seaside" in Malagasy, many people still refer to Diego Suarez. In 1885 the French Navy built a military base on the location, given the strategic importance of a deep-water harbour.
During World War II Diego Suarez was under control of the French Vichy. In 1942 Britain and The Allies occupied Diego Suarez to prevent the Japanese warships and submarines from entering the harbour. Hundreds of British soldiers fell in the Battle of Madagascar. Until 1973, Diego Suarez served as a port to the French fleet of the Indian Ocean.
Today Diego Suarez is Madagascar's 5th largest town and after the capital Antananarivo the most modern in terms of lifestyle, shops and entertainment. The locals are a vibrant mixture of Antankarana and Sakalava, Indians, Arabs, Creole, Chinese, Comorians and French. Most tourists discover only Colbert Street, which is framed by large, colourful colonial brick buildings with verandas. Most hotels, restaurants, tour operators and handicraft shops can be found along this street. The area south of Foch Square is more Malagasy, with local stores, street markets and the big fruit and food market. The entire town will go to sleep between noon and 3pm with its peak of awakeness during night time.
The climate around Diego Suarez is hot with seven months of dry weather a year. From May to October a trade wind contributes to a pleasant temperature. Almost all rain falls between end of November and April. In those months the landscape turns from beige and brown to lush green. However, bird lovers will enjoy the dry season as birds are more visible then.
Contents
Places to visit
There are quite a few attractions in Diego Suarez which are worth a visit. Since 2010 handwritten information boards describe in French, Malagasy and English monuments and other places of interest.
- Joffre Square
- Foch Square
- Kiosque à Musique - park with stage overlooking the bay
- Marine Hotel
- Bazary Kely - market for fruits, vegetables, meat and everything else
- Bazary Be - Great Market Place
- Jacob Mosque
- Rhada Krishna Hindu Temple
- Town Hall
- Cassam Chenai House
- British war cemetery
- French war cemetery
- Hôpital Be - hospital area with wonderful views over the bay
- Diego Suarez Bay - Antsiranana Bay
Day Excursions
The surroundings of Diego Suarez offer some of the most beautiful natural landscapes of Madagascar. For the active travellers there are many opportunities for trekking, climbing, swimming, snorkelling, diving, kite-surfing, fishing, bicycling etc.
- Ramena Beach
- The Three Bays: Baie des Dunes, Baie des Pigeons and Sakalava Bay
- Cap Miné Lighthouse
- Nosy Lonja / Sugarloaf Island
- Emerald Sea - Mer d'Emeraude
- Cap Diego
- Salines d'Antsahampano - salt marshes
- Montagne des Français
- Montagne d'Ambre National Park
- Tsingy of the Ankarana National Park
- Red Tsingy
- Courier Bay with Windsor Castle
Tour operators
Madaway Tours is a tour operator on Rue Colbert.
Diego Raid
Quad and 4x4
Toto Circuits Diego
Excursions & tours by 4x4 in the region of Diego Suarez
Bicycle hire and repair
Diego Cycles is a bicycle repair and hire service at the big market place. However, the available bikes are likely cheap Chinese imports.Alain runs a small bicycle repair shop. The repair shop may look a bit messy, but the work done is of quality and inexpensive.
Tel: +261 (0)32 78 496 26 (mobile)
Tuk Tuk driver
DolinTel: +261 (0)32 91 694 14 (mobile)
Restaurants and bars
Gargote Samiah
Lunch restarant. 100% Malagasy.
Sambravo
Drinks terrace
Bamboo
Lounge and shisha bar with good cocktails and delicious bar food
Le Taxi Be
Bar & nightclub
Le Balafomanga
Malagasy - Créole - Seafood
Pizzeria SU & GIU
Pizza - Pasta - Salad
San Diego Rock Café
Pasta - Pizza - Burger - Icecream - Café
La Terrine d'Argent
French food, homemade cooking, small informal restaurant with a few tables only.
Rue Colbert, enter through small corridor in front of Le Colbert restaurant
Accommodation
Hôtel de la Baie
Route Ramena, Diego Suarez
Tel: +261 (0)32 5077736 / +261 (0)32 6445782
Website: hoteldelabaiediego.com
Perle de la Baie
Tel: +261 (0)33 18 826 73 (mobile)
Email: perledelabaie@gmail.com
Website: perledelabaie.blogspot.com
Kartiffa Hotel (14 rooms)
Tel: +261 (0)32 04 185 83 (mobile)
Email: toto@kikoohotel.com
Website: www.kikoohotel.com/kartiffa-hotel-diego-suarez.html
Hotel La Terrasse du Voyageur
Tel: +261 (0)34 20 061 04 / +261 (0)34 20 061 06
Hotel de la Poste
Tel: +261 (0)32 04 785 75 (mobile)
Email: contact@diego-hoteldelaposte.com
Hotel de la Poste Ocean
Tel: +261 (0)32 04 785 75 (mobile)
Email: contact@diego-hoteldelaposte.com
Website: www.diego-hoteldelaposte.com
Grand Hotel
Tel: +261 (0)20 82 230 63
Email: grandhotel_diego@yahoo.fr
Website: www.grand-hotel-diego.com
Hotel Le Colbert
Tel: +261 (0)20 82 232 89
Email: hlcdiego@moov.mg
Website: www.hlcdiego.com
Shopping
- Big food market
- Flowers at the market
- Fresh coconuts
- Homeopharma - Rue Justin Bezard
Gemstones
- SOTROMI (Société Tropicale Minière Madagascar)
Internet Access
Shipping services
Madahoufi Shipchandler
Avenue Philbert-Tsiranana
Diego Suarez
Contact: M. Fidaly
Email: marchedemadahoufi@gmail.com
Tel: +261 (0)32 07 098 21 / +261 (0)20 82 226 43 / +261 (0)32 04 631 45
Website: http://www.madagascar-shipchandler.com
Map of Diego Suarez
Photos
- View all Diego Suarez photos
Videos
- Video about Diego Suarez by Antoine (French)
- HAPPY we are from Diego Suarez by Geoffrey Gaspard to the music of Pharell Williams