The following list highlights some of the best places to visiting in Comoros. So if you are in Comoros, I recommend visiting the following:
- Domoni Mausoleum, Anjouan, Comoros
- Plage de Moya, Anjouan, Comoros
- Plage Al Amal, Anjouan, Comoros
- Ntingui Mountain Peak, Lingoni, Comoros
- Mosquee du Vendredi, Moutsamoudou, Comoros
- Sultan’s Palace, Moutsamoudou, Comoros
- Banc Vailheu Volcano, Grande Comore, Comoros
- Bouni Beach, Grande Comore, Comoros
- Chindini Beach, Grande Comore, Comoros
- Chomoni Beach, Grande Comore, Comoros
- Dos du Dragon, Grande Comore, Comoros
- Itsandra, Grande Comore, Comoros
- Karthala Forest, Grande Comore, Comoros
- Karthala Volcano, Grande Comore, Comoros
- La Grille Volcano, Grande Comore, Comoros
- Mitsamiouli Beach, Grande Comore, Comoros
- Chissioua Ouénéfou, Moheli, Comoros
- Miringoni Beach, Fomboni, Comoros
- Nioumachoua Beach, Fomboni, Comoros
- Marine Park, Mohéli, Comoros
- Kavé Hoani Beach, Fomboni, Comoros
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The Best Places in Anjouan
1. Domoni Mausoleum, Anjouan
The resting place of the Republic’s first president, Ahmed Abdallah, who was assassinated in 1989 by a presidential guard. The mausoleum has beautiful architecture, being white in colour and including four tall minarets.
2. Plage de Moya, Anjouan
One of the most beautiful places to enjoy your free time. White sand and shady trees adorn this beach. Toddlers can play on the beach for endless hours. The silhouettes of children, the sea, the waves and the sand create an impression of freedom and make you feel as if you are in paradise.
3. Plage Al Amal, Anjouan
The beach hotel in Mutsamudu is ranked as one of the best beaches on the island of Anjouan. Generally the beach is always crowded with locals so you could say it is a bit crowded, however, it is quite long and has a soft sandy beach to spend some time enjoying the sea.
4. Monte Ntingui, Anjouan
An ancient volcano covered with exotic flora including large ferns, tropical mahogany and wild orchids. It is over 1500 metres high. From the top you can enjoy the best views of the archipelago, Mohely, Grande Comore and the French region of Mayotte.
5. Mosquee du Vendredi, Moutsamoudou
It is a mosque located in Ngazidja and is used for daily prayers. The building is not really a tourist attraction but, rather, a place of worship where travellers can have a look at the architectural structure while walking around the area.
6. Sultan’s Palace, Moutsamoudou
Comoros is an exotic and unique landscape. Of great interest are its architectural monuments such as the Sultan’s palace, located in the fishing village of Moutsamoudou near the Vendredi Mosque.
The Best Places in Grande Comore
7. Banc Vailheu Volcano, Grande Comore, Comoros
It is an underwater volcano that extends nine miles underwater. With a depth of 10 to 50 metres, it is an ideal dive site for intermediate divers. You have the opportunity to see hammerhead sharks, tuna and catfish while diving with many species such as corals, sponges, tiger eels, sea bass and mackerel.
8. Bouni Beach, Grande Comore
This large white sandy beach with palm trees is truly a wonderful place. This place is located about 46 kilometres from the capital Moroni, the nature of the beach is unspoilt and clean. Beach volleyball and football are popular among the active leisure activities. On weekends, the beach is crowded with people due to the musical entertainment.
9. Chindini Beach, Grande Comore
It is located in a nice little village on the island of Grande Comores. Here there is beautiful nature and friendly people. Perfect for both adults and kids who like swimming in shallow water and playing beach ball. You can find a place to stay nearby and enjoy the sound of the crashing waves against the stones. It’s also a good idea to arrange a boat trip for whale and dolphin watching.
10. Chomoni Beach, Grande Comore
Its distance is about 500 metres. It is a tiny white sandy beach, popular for the turquoise water and the palm trees that grow on the beach. Diving is especially popular here because it provides a wonderful possibility to see the versatile life of the coral reefs and the fantastically shaped coral reefs. The beach is not crowded, which is why it is clean and perfect for year-round recreation.
11. Dos du Dragon, Grande Comore
It is a series of rock formations that closely resemble the spikes on a dragon’s back. They are best seen from Ile aux Tortues on the other side of the bay and can also be climbed.
12. Itsandra, Grande Comore
The best time of the year to visit Itsandra for warm weather activities is from the end of May to the end of October. Here you will find several mosques to visit and also white sandy beaches, some ideal for snorkelling in the crystal clear waters.
13. Karthala Forest, Grande Comore
Unfortunately, this is an unprotected forest. It is the largest primaeval forest at the foot of the highest mountain. Nearby, head to the smaller and quieter island of Moheli, a marine park of five small islands off the coast, home to turtles, dolphins and whales.
14. Karthala Volcano, Grande Comore
The very active volcano has exploded more than 20 times since the 19th century. These repeated explosions formed the number of volcanoes, but the frost largely fled. The mountain forests are threatened by deforestation and agricultural expansion. Most of the species found in the mountains are endemic to the Comoros.
15. La Grille Volcano, Grande Comore
La Grille is a volcano at the northern end of Ngazidja. Unlike the larger and better known Karthala volcano, it lacks a caldera at the summit, but has abundant pyroclastic cones. The best time to visit La Grille in Comoros is from April to December. During this period, temperatures are warm and rainfall is low.
16. Mitsamiouli Beach, Grande Comore
It is located in the most touristic region of Comoros with many tourist accommodation structures ranging from simple bungalows to 4 star resorts. It is a long beach just a few minutes walk from the town, with soft white sand and clear blue waters, blending into the sky at the end.
The Best Places in Moheli
17. Chissioua Ouénéfou, Moheli
Areas that are teeming with numerous species of plants and animals, as well as interesting geological formations created by volcanic eruptions are what you will find in Chissioua Ouenefou located in the Mozambique Channel. One of the most popular activities here is scuba diving, where you will be able to admire dugongs, dolphins and manta rays, as well as the coral reef, which is the natural feeding habitat of the hawksbill turtle.
18. Miringoni Beach, Fomboni
This is one of the local beaches where you can camp, a useful proposition in an area that lacks accommodation. According to some historians of the island, this village on the island was formed as a gift from the Sultan of Moheli.
19. Nioumachoua Beach, Fomboni
This clean sandy beach is located in the southern part of the Comoros Islands. It is the universal recreation spot for any tourist. The turquoise ocean has warm waters and gentle waves. The list of attractions includes diving on coral reefs, fishing, boat trips on the sea, and tours of tropical forests. Here you have the opportunity to see whales.
20. Marine Park, Mohéli
It is the first protected area in Comoros, created in 2001. Home to marine species such as coelacanth, humpback whales, dugongs and dolphins. Here you can enjoy some of the most beautiful sunsets and landscapes of the Indian Ocean.
21. Kavé Hoani Beach, Fomboni
Another of the best beaches in Comoros, it is characterised by its deep blue waters and crystal clear shores, surrounded by lots of vegetation and guarded by huge rocks, it is perfect to get away from the crowds for a while and enjoy the day lying in the shade or taking a few boat rides.
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