Top 10 Tourist Places in Comoros

The Comoros Islands are hidden pearls scattered off the coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean. Top 10 tourist places in Comoros.

It is not widely known, despite its wonderful mix of African, French and Arab cultures, in addition to its charming landscapes, stunning beaches, and rare and unique wildlife.

The four Comoros Islands offer a wonderful holiday opportunity, with their stunning white sand beaches, volcanic landscapes, and hiking in the rainforest.

In addition to the opportunity to see the endangered giant Livingstone fruit bats, as well as the huge sea turtles, enjoy diving and whale watching, mountain climbing and highlands, and many other fun activities that attract tourists from all over the world.

Comoros location

Let's take a look at Best Places to Visit in Comoros :

Top 10 tourist places in Comoros:

1. Mohéli Island - One of the most beautiful and famous Comoros Islands

In fact, Mohéli is the smallest and most beautiful of the Comoros Islands.

There are very few inhabitants on the island, and thanks to this it is largely undeveloped and completely wild.

Moreover, you will find the country's only national park here: Moheli Marine Park.

Nature lovers will want to visit the rocky islands that dot the island.

Locals call it Mwali or Moili and it is a great place to spot marine life such as sea turtles, whales and dolphins.

There is so much pristine beauty here that visitors usually don't mind the lack of modern amenities.

Certainly, Mohéli is the highlight of the Comoros.

Moheli Island

2. Anjouan Island - The Pearl of the Comoros

Anjouan is nicknamed the “Pearl of the Comoros” because of its unique and distinctive characteristics.

If you want somewhere remote, unspoiled, and beautiful, you'll find it here.

You'll find ancient Arabian farms and the scent of cloves and ylang ylang in every breeze.

In addition, you will find the locals hard working and very proud of their small island.

Travel to the higher elevations for cooler air and to watch the fog roll through the rainforest.

Anjouan Island

3. Grande Comore – the largest and most famous of the Comoros islands

Grande Comore, 60 km long and 20 km wide, is the largest of the Comoros.

It is also the most developed with the most stable economy.

One of the most famous cities, Moroni, is located here.

As you travel the island, you will find time and again that the dark, interesting solid lava and contrasting white sand beaches make for stunning landscapes.

Grande Comore is a great place for honeymooners or couples hoping to get away from their busy lives.

Most of the population lives on the west coast, but if you travel south, you will find a beautiful agricultural landscape filled with vanilla, coconut, banana and cassava plantations.

Grande Comore

One of the resorts on the beaches of Grande Comore

4. Fomboni City – One of the top 10 tourist places in Comoros

It is the largest town on the island of Mohéli, and is a quiet, unassuming little place. There is an anonymous main street through the town, a market and a small jetty that are worth a visit.

The locals here tend to be more reserved than their neighbours in Anjouan and Grande Comore, but they will certainly welcome you.

It's a great place to watch the locals being local and get a feel for what life is like on Mohéli.

Fomboni

5. Moroni City – Capital of Comoros

Moroni is the capital of the Comoros, located on the island of Grande Comore.

There is a distinctly romantic and Arabian atmosphere here and you will feel like you are in a different world compared to the rest of the islands.

The narrow streets are lined with attractive shops and cafes and locals wear traditional dress.

Furthermore, enjoy the Volvo Market and buy some great souvenirs, spices and handicrafts from local artisans.

Like the rest of the Comoros, there aren't many traditional tourist attractions, but the beauty always makes up for it.

Moroni city in Grande Comore

6. Mayotte Island – The most famous tourist places in the Comoros Islands

Mayotte is perhaps the most traditional tourist destination in the Comoros.

Still ruled by the French, many find the island too expensive and out of sync with the far-flung paradise vibe the rest of the island has.

But you'll find incredible turquoise waters, white sand, top-shelf snorkeling, sailing and diving here.

Mayotte Island

7. Mount Karthala – One of the top 10 tourist places in Comoros

The largest active volcano in the world is Mount Karthala, located on the island of Grande Comore.

It stands just over 2,300 metres (7,900 ft) high and has erupted continuously every 11 years since the beginning of the 19th century.

The last eruption of the volcano was in 2005 and lasted 14 days! The volcano caused significant damage in 2005, but the country has recovered well.

You will love the strange and amazing landscapes that the lava creates and makes the hiking quite unique.

You can also climb to the rim of the volcano, but be warned that this is a difficult two-day trek.

Mount Karthala Volcano

8. Bamanzi Island - One of the best tourist places famous in the Comoros Islands

It is located on the island of Mayotte, and the island contains two villages: Labatouar and Bamandzi. You can visit the volcanic crater Dziani Dzaha, and the Dzaoudzi Rock (a less dramatic version of the Gibraltar), and the archaeological site known as Bagamayo, where artifacts from the 10th century Shirazi settlement continue to be discovered.

It's a bit pricey for budget travelers, but if you can afford to splurge, you can't go wrong with the fantastic French cuisine you'll find on the island – think crab legs and frogs!

Bamanzi Island

9. Mount Ntingui – One of the amazing places in Comoros

The highest mountain on Anjouan Island is Mt Ntingui. It is almost 1600 metres high and is a difficult trek to the top.

Due to the weather, the summit is often covered with clouds, but if you are lucky, and the cloud disappears, you will get a wonderful view of the four islands of the archipelago. 

To reach the top, you will walk through lush green forests and will have the chance to spot some exotic bird species here.

Ntingui Mountain

10. Mamoudzou City - One of the famous and distinctive places in the Comoros Islands

Mamoudzou is where you will find restaurants, businesses and shopping on Mayotte.

It's a big city and many areas are neglected, but it's still the best place to shop and eat on the island.

Mamoudzou city

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