Whale watching
A locally rooted experience with time to notice the details and connect with the place.
Destination guide
Sainte-Marie
A quiet island shaped by sea and story.
About the destination
Island rhythms, distinctly Sainte-Marie.
Palm-fringed coves, whales and barefoot island calm. This is a place to slow down, follow local knowledge and let the landscape set the pace. Every journey reveals another layer of Madagascar's remarkable natural and cultural story.
Best time to visit
June to September
The feeling
Warm days, wild horizons
ASARA collection
43 places to stay
Your field notes
Things to do
Three essential ways to experience Sainte-Marie, selected for travelers who want to go beyond the obvious.
Cycle the island
A locally rooted experience with time to notice the details and connect with the place.
Visit ÃŽle aux Nattes
A locally rooted experience with time to notice the details and connect with the place.
Where to stay
Exceptional stays in Sainte-Marie
Experience more
Follow your curiosity.
Road trips
Walk among the baobabs
Follow the red roads west to Madagascar’s most iconic horizon.
Islands & beaches
Swim with whale sharks
Enter the clear waters of Nosy Be with a trusted local guide.
Adventure
Explore the Tsingy
Cross bridges suspended above a forest of ancient stone.
Travel well
A few things to know.
Travel with a local guide when entering protected landscapes.
Carry cash outside major towns and islands.
Leave room in your itinerary for weather and island time.
Choose stays that invest in local communities and conservation.