Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(Rue Colbert; 8.30am-1pm & 3-7.30pm Mon-Fri, 8.30am-7.30pm Sat, 8.30-11.30am
Sun) Very well-stocked supermarket.
DRINKING & ENTERTAINMENT
Diego has good nightlife by Malagasy standards, so make the best of it!
Vahinée Bar
BAR
(Rue Colbert) A local favourite, Vahinée has something for everyone: a wide-screen TV
showing football and rugby, a pool table, and live music every night. The atmosphere is
excellent, and there is a range of drinks, from beer to cocktails.
La Terrasse du Voyageur
BAR
(
www.terrasseduvoyageur-hotel.com
;
Rue du Mozambique) With such fabulous views of
Diego, this rooftop bar is a prime spot for sundowners. The bartender makes some mean
cocktails (hello, caipirinha!), and there is live music on Fridays and poetry slam sessions
on Saturday afternoons.
Boîte Noire
LOUNGE
(Rue Colbert) With big faux-leather couches, pool tables and intimidating bouncers, this is
Diego's fanciest disco. It attracts a chic, wannabe crowd (and a few prostitutes).
Alliance Franco-Malgache
PERFORMING ARTS
(
www.alliancefr.mg
;
Rue Colbert) The Alliance Franco-Malgache is housed in a magnifi-
cently restored art deco-style building, which is worth a look on its own. There are regular
art exhibitions here, along with film screenings, concerts and shows.
SHOPPING
Ateliers de l'Artisanat
ARTS & CRAFTS
(Ave Tollendal) This boutique has a huge selection of handicrafts and artwork from all over
Madagascar.
INFORMATION
All banks have ATMs and money-changing facilities. For more planning advice, author
recommendations and insider tips on Diego Suarez, head to
www.lonelyplanet.com/mada-
