The north of Rodrigues is, first of all, Port Mathurin, the harbour but also the administrative and commercial capital. With its old wooden stalls housing hardware shops and general retailers. With its old dilapidated colonial houses. Further north: Anse aux Anglais, one of the island’s most attractive villages, where are located most of the tourist’s accommodation facilities. East of Port Mathurin stands Baie aux Huîtres, a little haven of peace right on the sea.