Volcano / Beaches / Diving / Lake / Mountains / Flora and Fauna / Medina / Ancient palaces / Culture and Gastronomy …
Ngazidja (Grande Comore) is the largest of the islands of the archipelago. Well known for its many beaches with white and ocher sand, and the famous Karthala volcano which is among the largest craters in the world.
Main towns:
- Moroni: the capital of Comoros was once a Sultanate. Its medina, the old harbor and its famous Friday Mosque are among the must-visit if you’re passing by.
- Mitsamiouli: is home to beautiful beaches.
- Foumbouni: full of ancient buildings and monuments such as sultan palaces.
- Itsandra : installed on a rocky promontory, the old town has preserved some of the walls and defense towers that were used at the time of the Sultanate. A former sultan’s palace was built entirely from lava blocks. You will also find there the famous Itsandra beach, popular with visitors, expatriates and locals during weekends.
- Iconi : A stronghold of the Comorian traditions, where you can visit the ruins of the Kavhiridjewo palace (XVI century). The building has retained its walls pierced with loopholes, lookouts stations where you could watch the sea and prevent possible invasions from Malagasy pirates.
- Many other towns are worth visiting depending on what you are looking for.
Must see:
The Karthala volcano
Chomoni beach (spend the night in a bungalow if you get the chance, you will not regret it!)
Galawa beach (stunning!)
Mitsamiouli beaches
Male beach
Salted Lake
The turtles island
Itsandra beach
The town of Iconi
Badjanani square and its Friday Mosque
“Volo Volo” market
“Touristique” private beach
The National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) …
… Many other hidden treasures there, so do not hesitate to ask locals to show you around! Our contacts on site will also be pleased to let you discover more depending on your interests.
Comoros archipelago 