Anjouan district, Comoros

Places to visit near Moya

Moya is a town in Anjouan district, Comoros, home to about 7,529 people. Within 50 km by road there are 46 places to visit — 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 beaches & coast, 7 mosques & dargahs and 3 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Dziani Boundouni (81 km), Moheli (94 km) and Mohéli National Park (99 km).

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Moya, Comoros
Moya, Anjouan district, Comoros. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Moya at a glance

Location
Anjouan district, Comoros
Population
about 7,529
Coordinates
12.3097° S, 44.4368° E
Places within 50 km
46
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Moya

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Moya: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Moya

30 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Moya. The closest is Col de Moya (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Moya

11 beaches & coast within 100 km of Moya. The closest is Plage de Vouani شاطئ فواني (12 km). Best time: october to march.

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Mosques & dargahs near Moya

8 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Moya. The closest is Mosquée de Pomoni مسجد بوموني (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Moya

8 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Moya. The closest is Anjouan (14 km). Best time: september to february.

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Forts & heritage near Moya

3 forts & heritage within 100 km of Moya. The closest is Mausolée Ahmed Abdallah Abderemane (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Moya

2 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Moya. The closest is Dzialandzé (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Moya

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 33 km on the road.

  1. Start in Moya
  2. 9 km Patsoani · viewpoint, Anjouan
  3. 3 km Bouémoutou · viewpoint, Anjouan
  4. 3 km Col de Moya · viewpoint, Anjouan
  5. 9 km مسجد لينكني · mosque or dargah, Anjouan
  6. 4 km Mosquée de Pomoni مسجد بوموني · mosque or dargah, Anjouan
  7. 5 km Back to Moya

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How to reach Moya

    All places near Moya by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Moya by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2430Col de Moya (5 km)
    Beaches & coast511Plage de Vouani شاطئ فواني (12 km)
    Mosques & dargahs78Mosquée de Pomoni مسجد بوموني (5 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves38Anjouan (14 km)
    Forts & heritage23Mausolée Ahmed Abdallah Abderemane (14 km)
    Other attractions23Medina of Domoni (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Dzialandzé (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12Shisiwani National Park (38 km)
    Churches11Secours Catholique (20 km)
    Waterfalls01Cascade Souloulouni (88 km)

    Moya: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Moya?

    Col de Moya (viewpoint, about 5 km), Mosquée de Pomoni مسجد بوموني (mosque or dargah, about 5 km), Bouémoutou (viewpoint, about 6 km), مسجد لينكني (mosque or dargah, about 7 km), Patsoani (viewpoint, about 9 km), Trindrini (viewpoint, about 9 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Moya?

    46 places on Spotwander: 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 beaches & coast, 7 mosques & dargahs, 3 rivers, islands & mangroves, 2 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Moya?

    Col de Moya, about 5 km by road; Bouémoutou (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Moya?

    Plage de Vouani شاطئ فواني, about 12 km by road; Chiroroni (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Moya?

    Mosquée de Pomoni مسجد بوموني, about 5 km by road; مسجد لينكني (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Moya?

    Start in Moya, visit Patsoani, then Bouémoutou, then Col de Moya, then مسجد لينكني, then Mosquée de Pomoni مسجد بوموني, and drive back — about 33 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Moya?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Moya

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Moya’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Moya on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.