Cap Malheureux: Red Roof Church
The island's most photographed little church: a bright red roof against a turquoise sea at the northern tip.
Notre-Dame Auxiliatrice, the small church at Cap Malheureux, is one of the most photographed spots in Mauritius, and it's easy to see why. Its vivid red roof stands against the blue of the lagoon, with the northern islands, Coin de Mire, Île Plate and others, floating on the horizon behind it.
It's a quick, free and lovely stop right at the northern tip of the island. On a clear day the colours are postcard-perfect, and it's a favourite backdrop for photos.
It usually caps off a northern tour, on the way back from Grand Baie or the botanical garden.
North Tours
Port Louis Central Market
The capital's bustling covered market: spices, tropical fruit, street food and craft in a wave of colour and sound.
Caudan Waterfront
Port Louis's harbourside quarter: shops, restaurants, a craft market and the Blue Penny Museum by the sea.
The Citadel (Fort Adelaide)
A 19th-century British hilltop fort with the best panoramic view over Port Louis and its harbour.