The sand islands are just opposite the villa Sacred site of 3 islands in the middle of the sea, covered with birds depending on the season. Sacred site of 3 coral islands: it is forbidden to come there on Tuesdays and Thursdays Ideal place for swimming, diving, snorkeling.The island of mats Discovery of its heavenly beaches and picturesque villages and its lemurs.The waterfalls 1st waterfall very easy to access 10 km from the city, west of Sainte Marie island (swimming), 2nd sacred waterfall, northwest of Sainte Marie island (Fady petite walk), 3rd sacred waterfall, is hidden in the center, very few people know it (compulsory guide because very difficult to access)The natural pools These 100 meter long seawater pools are created by a rocky barrier. On the west coast at the far north of the island. The natural pool is a sacred place.The Paradise of Ampanihy Mangroves to cross by canoe to arrive on a large, deserted white sand beach. Do not miss to eat at Nono or Chef Samson a crab or a chicken with coconut.

The first catholic church in Madagascar (1857) is just at the entrance of the city. Restored in 2022.
The pirate cemetery Located just before the town (entrance fee) Around 1700, Sainte-Marie Island (Nosy Boraha) was the home port of around twenty ships and the home of a thousand of pirates. Redeveloped site, canoe trip to Ilot Forbans, do not miss its belvedere with an incredible panoramic view.The Eiffel lighthouse is located at the extreme north of the island of Sainte-Marie on the road to the natural swimming pools, the ALBRAND lighthouse (representing France, (1795-1826), was built in 1931 by the Eiffel company .The Blevec lighthouse dating from 1914, this lighthouse is one of the oldest lighthouses in Madagascar, inherited from France.Ilot Madame Residence of the Governor of France in the 19th century which was itself built on the former site of Queen Betty's palace. By her marriage, Queen Betty with the French corporal La Bigorne, officially ceded Sainte-Marie Island to France in 1750. Small museum.Fort of the possession above the city Ambodifotatra It dominates the Îlot Madame and the Baie des Forbans. Inaccessible to the public because it is currently occupied by the Malagasy army.

The Ile Sainte Marie golf course is located 30 minutes from Villa Boraha. In Betona at the eastern exit of Ambodifotatra (the city).The golf course on Sainte Marie Island is called 'COMPACT'.Currently it has 9 holes to play out of 9. It is a relatively short course by its distances but very interesting to play by the many difficulties which characterizes it.Turbulent profile of the fairways, narrowness in some cases, lush vegetation and water hazards.Contact: +261(0)340181137 Mr Jagoul in town

The Ankarena loop Hike of about 2 hours, from your beach going south (on your right) Along the beach and its large lagoon for 1km, then cross a small forest up the hill after the Bora Kite discover it a small sacred waterfall. At the top turn left and cross the Ankarena forest, by the paved road and at the crossroads go down again towards the main western road, discover there a superb panoramic view of the sea and the rice fields... Cross the Mangalomasoa village and at the Vohilava church turn right along the path and at the left intersection towards the Paradise club hotel you will arrive at Villa Boraha. Hike shortened in 1 hour: after the waterfall at the top turn right at the foot of the big house to return north by a small ridge path to Villa Boraha.Forest of Ikalao A guide from Sainte Marie will guide you through this forest. Fairly difficult hike. One of the three forest massifs of Sainte Marie Island, the primary forest of Ikalalao is nestled in the center west of the island. Flora endemic to Sainte Marie Island