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'''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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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.
[[File:Cap Diego 001.jpg|600px]]
The colonial influence of France and particularly of its navy, which occupied Diego Suarez until 1973, is noticeable in the city's architecture. Straight and parallel roads lead visitors along impressive stone buildings with columns and large balconies, decorated public gardens and incredible views of the bay. The city has its own special character, which can not be found elsewhere in Madagascar.
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* Tsingy of the [[Ankarana National Park]]
* [[Red Tsingy]]
* [[Courier Bay]] with [[Windsor Castle]]<br><br>
== Tour operators ==
[[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>
Quad and 4x4
'''[[Toto Circuits Diego]]'''<br>
Excursions & tours by 4x4 in the region of Diego Suarez
'''[[Vision Nord Madagascar]]'''<br>
== Bicycle hire and repair ==
[[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 7849626 78 496 26 (mobile)<br clear="all"> [[File:Diego-Mobile 006.jpg|150px|left|link=Diego-Mobile]] [[Diego-Mobile]] is the most well-equipped smartphone repair shop in Diego-Suarez.<br>Tel: +261 (0)32 462 7305<br clear="all">
== Tuk Tuk driver ==
[[File:Dolin 001.jpg|150px|left|link=Dolin]] '''[[Dolin]]'''
Tel: +261 (0)32 9169414 91 694 14 (mobile)<br><br clear="all">
== Restaurants and bars ==
'''[[Bar Sambirano|Bar Sambirano]]'''<br>
A small bar/restaurant at the end of rue Colbert.
'''[[Gargote Samiah]]'''<br>
Lunch restarant. 100% Malagasy.
'''[[Sambravo]]'''<br>
Drinks terrace
'''[[Bamboo]]'''<br>
'''[[Le Balafomanga]]'''<br>
Malagasy - Créole - Seafood
'''[[Pizzeria SU & GIU]]'''<br>
Pizza - Pasta - Salad
'''[[San Diego Rock Café]]'''<br>
== Accommodation ==
'''[[Allamanda Hotel]]'''<br>
Rue Richelieu - Ville Basse<br>
Tel: +261 (0)20 82 210 33 / +261 (0)20 82 231 47 / +261 (0)32 07 666 15 (GSM)<br>
Email: [mailto:hotelallamanda@gmail.com hotelallamanda@gmail.com]<br>
Website: [http://allamanda-hotel.com allamanda-hotel.com]
'''[[Hotel Le Petit Paradis]]'''<br>
Rue de la Prison<br>
Tel: +261 (0)32478913<br>
'''[[Victoria Hotel]]'''<br>
Rue Rigault 201<br>
Tel: +261 (0)34 11 225 44<br>
Website: [http://www.hotelvictoriadiego.com www.hotelvictoriadiego.com]<br>
'''[[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>
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]
'''[[Hotel La Terrasse du Voyageur]]'''<br>
Tel: +261 (0)34 20 061 04 / +261 (0)34 20 061 06
'''[[Hotel de la Poste]]'''<br>
Email: [mailto:hlcdiego@moov.mg hlcdiego@moov.mg]<br>
Website: [http://www.hlcdiego.com www.hlcdiego.com]
'''[[Central Hotel (Diego Suarez)|Central Hotel]]'''
== Shopping ==
* [[Fresh coconuts Diego Suarez|Fresh coconuts]]
* [[Homeopharma]] - Rue Justin Bezard
* [[Madahoufi]]
== Gemstones ==
Website: http://www.madagascar-shipchandler.com
== Boat services ==
[[File:Samy Express 001.jpg|150px|left|link=Samy Express]] '''[[Samy Express]]''' <br>
Passenger boat transfers between [[Diego Suarez]], [[Vohemar]], [[Sambava]] and [[Antalaha]]<br>
Tel: +261 (0)32 52 429 17 (Patrica)<br><br clear="all">
== Map of Diego Suarez ==
<googlemap version="0.9" lat="-12.27346" lon="49.291105" zoom="15" controls="large" style="width:100%;max-width:600px;">
-12.281513, 49.292805
[[Air Madagascar]]
</googlemap><br>
== Videos ==
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* [http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1s58s_diego-suarez-madagascar-antoine Video about Diego Suarez] by Antoine (French)
