Island Magic: 15 Photos From Comoros That Will Knock Your Socks Off

Located off the coast of southeast coast of Africa, the island nation of Comoros is one of the most stunning spots in the Indian Ocean. The country’s untouched beaches, tropical waters and lush mountains (including an active volcano) are in the daydreams of travelers everywhere. It’s also the third smallest country in Africa, but despite it’s small size, packs a punch of intense nature and a unique population into a tiny area. Get ready to go on a photographic trip through the magical island nation of Comoros.

chindini beach

Courtesy of David Stanley / flickr

Chindini beach at the bottom of Grand Comore is one of the most scenic in the country

hip guy comoros

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The local scene is pretty hip, too

Courtesy of Derek Keats / flickr

Courtesy of Derek Keats / flickr

A rare unicorn sturgeon fish off the coast of Le Galawa Beach

Ntsaoueni Wall

Courtesy of David Stanley / flickr

The Ntsaoueni Wall was built to keep Malagasy pirates from entering the area

comoros aerial

Courtesy of Taki Tone / flickr

The island nation looks even more impressive from above

fishermen boats comoros

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Fishermen bring in their boat from the ocean

comoros fishing lagoon

Courtesy of Derek Keats / flickr

The lagoon gets really packed during the day

french baguettes moroni comoros

Courtesy of David Stanley / flickr

The country is known for its authentic French baguettes — we can almost smell them

mosque comoros

Courtesy of David Stanley / flickr

The Ancienne Mosquee du Vendredi was built oh… over 500 years ago

comoros flying fox

Courtesy of Heather and Mike / flickr

The Comoros flying fox is one of the largest bats in the world, hence the name

sea turtle comoros

Courtesy of Daryl Wallace / flickr

Sea turtles regularly come to the island to mate

local woman comoros

Courtesy of rabemananoro / flickr

A local woman serves fish on the beach — it doesn’t get any fresher

highway comoros

Courtesy of David Stanley / flickr

You can tell how lush the country is by just driving down the highway

mountains comoros

Courtesy of Daryl Wallace / flickr

Did we say lush? Yes we did

comoros sunset

Courtesy of David Stanley / flickr

There’s nothing quite like a Comoros sunset

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