Tana Water Front Mall (Rue Massignon, Antananarivo) – this mall is nevertheless a worthwhile attraction for anyone in need of a little retail therapy. It boasts 50 boutiques selling everything from gourmet food to quirky clothing and beauty products. Malagasy delicatessen Pili Pili Dock is a particular highlight. There’s a supermarket for stocking up on […]
La Digue Market – this is your one-stop souvenir shopping destination. Located just outside the city on the road to Ivato International Airport, it features hundreds of stalls selling artisanal arts and crafts from all over Madagascar. Whether you’re looking for wood carvings and embroidered fabrics, or spices and vanilla to take the taste of […]
La City Centre Commercial (Ivandry 101 Antananarivo) –– a limited selection of international brands is stocked in shops at this modern shopping mall. It has both local and high-end labels in its many small shops that also sell local crafts for travelers to take home as souvenirs. There’s also a play area for school children. […]
Avenue de L’Indépendance (Independence Avenue, Antananarivo) – this is a mile of shops and stores located in beautiful 1930s buildings designed by Cantalou.
Outcool Buta Stupa (Lot IBK 20 Ampasamadinika, Antananarivo) – this is a bistro bar that serves a variety of liquors, including wine, which makes this venue stand out from other Tana-area bars. The décor is also geared toward a more upscale wine-drinking crowd. Italian tapas-type light food is served here.
Analakely Market (Arabe Rahezavana, Antananarivo) – Tana’s main marketplace is not a tourist attraction, but a bustling, chaotic destination full of local vendors selling everything from traditional fabrics to household items and souvenirs. Discover stalls overflowing with mountains of colorful fresh produce, including exotic fruits, pungent seafood and local delicacies such as grilled lizard. If […]