Large Beachfront Land For Sale on Sainte Marie Island

11 hectares of beachfront on Sainte Marie, Madagascar’s second-largest tourism island. Sold in 1-hectare lots from €12,000. Suitable for residential and/or hospitality developers and joint-venture partners.

The property

Direct beachfront in Ambodiatafana, northern Sainte Marie. Approximately 300m of beach frontage total. 11 ha available in total; minimum purchase 1 ha. Terrain: flat. Vegetation: Native trees, coconut trees, coastal shrubs. No existing structures. The southern boundary of the property is close to the piscines naturelles, a regular stop on the island’s tourist circuit.

Location and access

Sainte Marie is a 222 km² island off Madagascar’s east coast, served by daily flights from Antananarivo (~1h) and ferry from Soanierana-Ivongo. From the plot: 53 km to Sainte Marie airport, 41 km to the nearest village and shops. Access road: Secondary road. Mobile coverage: Good (Yas/Orange). Grid electricity: Not present. Water: Not present. Borehole or water well feasible.

Legal and ownership

Legal status: Municipal Recognition

Foreign Ownership: 99-Year Leasehold title, renewable.

Ttitle must be established. Typical processing times 6-8 months total.

Madagascar Invest handles all legal procedures and due diligence.

Costs beyond the purchase price

Notary and transfer fees: ~7–10% of purchase price. Annual land tax (IFT). No buyer-side agency fee.

Acquisition

Outright Purchase: €22,000 / ha. Buyer covers legal fees. Full title in the buyer’s name; buyer develops independently.

Joint Venture: €12,000 / ha. Madagascar Invest co-owns 50% and co-develops. Suited to buyers who want a local operating partner and shared execution risk on a residential or hospitality project. Full JV term sheet (governance, capital calls, exit)

Click here to download the Sainte Marie Joint Venture Investment Summary

What it’s suited to

Boutique hotel or eco-lodge; residential subdivision for the second-home market; qualifying investment for Madagascar residency.

Next step

Contact us to set up a call or visit the property.