This is a traditional Vezo fishing village on the southwest coast of Madagascar. It is isolated and largely protected from mass tourism. The beach here is long and white and good for fishing, diving and surfing.

There is no way to get cash in Anakao, so bring enough with you to cover all bills.

Drinking water is in short supply in Anakao.

• (Hotel Anakao), Anakao, Andovoke bay. The only 4-star resort of Meridional Madagascar. 

• Toliara - If you're in Anakao then you likely got there from Toliara. The town is accessible mainly by boats which make the round-trip each morning.