Grande Comore · Capital
Moroni
A coral medina, a white mosque on the harbour and lively markets: the capital of the Union of the Comoros is best explored on foot, to the rhythm of the ocean.
Grande Comore · Beaches
Mitsamiouli and the north
White sand, turquoise water and volcanic curiosities: the north of Grande Comore has the island's most beautiful beaches.
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Mitsamiouli and Maloudja
A lively fishing town, Mitsamiouli is fringed by a long white sand beach where outrigger canoes stand in rows. A little further on, Maloudja offers a wilder cove, ideal for swimming and snorkelling. The seabed, rich in coral, can be reached straight from the beach.
The Trou du Prophète
This small bay ringed by black volcanic rocks takes its name from a legend according to which a prophet landed here. The contrast between the dark rock, the pale sand and the crystal-clear water makes it one of the most photogenic spots on the island.
Lac Salé
Near Bangoi-Kouni, an ancient crater holds Lac Salé (the Salt Lake), whose brackish water connects with the ocean through underground fissures. The path around it offers a magnificent view of the coast. According to local tradition, the lake is surrounded by legends; respect the place and the advice of the inhabitants.
Tips
The north is about an hour's drive from Moroni. For peace and quiet, go on a weekday. Remember to bring water and reef-safe sunscreen: shade is scarce on some beaches.
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Other places on Grande Comore
Grande Comore · Volcano
Karthala
One of the largest active craters in the world, at the top of an entire island shaped by fire: the ascent of Karthala is the archipelago's ultimate adventure.
Grande Comore · Former capital
Iconi
South of Moroni, the former capital of a sultanate keeps its mosques, its alleys and the cliff where one of the darkest pages in the island's history was written.
Grande Comore · Heritage
Ntsaoueni
On the north-west coast, the town of Ntsaoueni is associated with the arrival of Islam in the archipelago and is protected by a rampart facing the ocean.