MAURITIUS - Rodrigues island
Rodrigues an autonomous outer island of the Republic of Mauritius, about 560 kilometres (350 mi) east of Mauritius. Rodrigues is a volcanic island rising from a ridge along the edge of the Mascarene Plateau and is a part of the Mascarene Islands which include Mauritius and Réunion. The island is surrounded by coral reef, and just off its coast lie some tiny uninhabited islands. The capital of the island is Port Mathurin and the population of the island is around 42,000. Most of the inhabitants are of mixed African and French descent. Its economy is based mainly on fishing, farming, handicraft and a developing tourism sector.
BEST TIME to VISIT RODRIGUES
BEST TIME to TRAVEL to MAURITIUS
from June to August
relax near the lagoon
swimming pool or lagoon : where to swim?
relax
Port Mathurin - street view
cathedral
old building and shop
Port Mathurin - old colonial style house
fitness !
Port Mathurin - modern building
children at school
mother and young girl
shop founded 1901 - vintage
old colonial style house
palm trees and lagoon
blue house and bougainvillea
fishing boats at low tide
old house and the lagoon
surf gliding
small shop
small house
small shop
local market
local market
souvenirs shop
house and bougainvillae
landscape
local market
sheeps
sheep with a great view on the lagoon
sheeps
lagoon and sandy beach
house
lagoon
lagoon with an island
landscape
deep blue indian ocean and turquoise lagoon
lagoon and boat
amazing lagoon and blue indian ocean
turquoise lagoon
sandy beach and lagoon
sandy rocky beach
coral beach
near the coast , landscape is very dry
lagoon and blue ocean
green landscape in the middle of the island
lush landscape in the middle of the island
old house
modern house
Port Mathurin - house
Port Mathurin - marina
Port Mathurin - shops
local market - a must to buy : spices
Port Mathurin - local market
motorbike and the lagoon
young girl in pink
Port Mathurin - small river and bridge
beautiful orange bird
Port Mathurin - Local market - wood handicrafts