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Nosy Ve, a flat uninhabited and mostly unshaded island, has a history
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'''Nosy Ve is a flat uninhabited and mostly unshaded island located off the southwest coast of Madagascar, about 5km from [[Anakao]]. The French originally landed at this location in 1888 prior to conquering the mainland. Some ancient tombs from French settlers can still be found here. The island has also served as a hideout for pirates as well as a slave departure port.'''
dating to the French who landed here in 1888 prior to conquering the mainland.
 
The island has a long white sand beach and is an all-year breeding colony of red-tailed tropic-birds, the world most southermost. There is no accommodation on this island and camping is not allowed here.
 
  
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There are some ancient tombs here and day visits can be arranged in the village of Anakao. The best transport is by a vezo fisherman powered pirogue. Ask anyone in the village.
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Nosy Ve is a sacred location to the [[Vezo]] people, where each year locals sacrifice [[zebu]] according to traditional rituals. The island is home to the world's most southernmost all-year breeding colony of red-tailed tropic-birds, which attracts ornithologists from all around the world.
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There is no accommodation on Nosy Ve and camping is not permitted on the island. Day visits can be arranged in [[Anakao]]. The best transport is by Vezo fisherman pirogue. Just ask anyone in the village. A tax of 2,000 Ariary serves as entrance fee to the island. A stroll around its shoreline including a long white sand beach takes about one hour.
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== Additional information ==
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View all [[Nosy Ve photos]]

Latest revision as of 08:28, 5 January 2021

Nosy Ve is a flat uninhabited and mostly unshaded island located off the southwest coast of Madagascar, about 5km from Anakao. The French originally landed at this location in 1888 prior to conquering the mainland. Some ancient tombs from French settlers can still be found here. The island has also served as a hideout for pirates as well as a slave departure port.

Nody Ve 001.jpg

Nosy Ve is a sacred location to the Vezo people, where each year locals sacrifice zebu according to traditional rituals. The island is home to the world's most southernmost all-year breeding colony of red-tailed tropic-birds, which attracts ornithologists from all around the world.

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There is no accommodation on Nosy Ve and camping is not permitted on the island. Day visits can be arranged in Anakao. The best transport is by Vezo fisherman pirogue. Just ask anyone in the village. A tax of 2,000 Ariary serves as entrance fee to the island. A stroll around its shoreline including a long white sand beach takes about one hour.

Additional information

View all Nosy Ve photos