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Ilha de Fernando de Noronha Travel Guide: 253 reviews and 429 photos

The view of Baia dos Porcos - Ilha de Fernando de Noronha

The perfect paradise

Have you ever been to place that is surrounded by so much beauty that you´d feel touched and moved? Fernando de Noronha is one of those places....in my opinion it might even be the most beautiful spot in Brazil, and the funniest thing is that unlike Rio or Salvador, this island is not famous amongst foreigners...
In fact sometimes you hear Jericoacoara is the most beautifull spot in Brazil, or Rio...I´ve been to those and I can risk myself to say that they are really exciting, however no place beats Noronha!!!!
Fernando de Noronha is a group of islands situated 360km away from Natal (capital of Rio Grande do Norte) and 545km from Recife (capital of Pernambuco). The archipelago and part of the maritime area is considered to be an area of ambiental protection, therefore a National Park.

Fernando de Noronha from plane

Fernando de Noronha is an archipelago of about 21 islands, located in the northeast of Brazil, of ancient vulcanic origin. The main island is Fernando de Noronha, with 17 square meters, the others are small and not populated.
In the main island is located a simple village, and the locals are very friendly (they should be indeed happy, living in a place like that!).
This island is definately a place made to enjoy nature...and relax....
There are many activities available: hiking, snorkelling, diving and of course, enjoying the beach and sun hehehe!

Sancho bay and a vain bird... =D

The main island is divided into two sides, that we call "Mar de dentro" (=inside sea) which is the coast facing the continent and the "Mar de Fora" (=outside sea), which is the group of beaches directed to the open ocean. Check out the map for a better view.
The beaches from Mar de Dentro have calmer waters:
1. Baia de Santo Antonio
2. Praia da Conceição
3. Praia do Cachorro
4. Praia do Meio
5. Cacimba do Padre
6. Baia dos Porcos
7. Baia do Sancho

The beaches from Mar de Fora:
1.Enseada da Caieira
2..Praia do Atalaia
3.Praia do Sueste
4.Praia do Leão

Pros and Cons

Pros:Amazing beauty surrounding you...great people....
Cons:Need to get there on tiny plane ohhhh...scary! hehehe
In a nutshell:It´s definately the most beautiful place in Brazil. Noronha rocks!!!!!!

Last visit to Ilha de Fernando de Noronha: Sep 2000
Intro Updated Jun 10, 2005
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Air France beach - Ilha de Fernando de Noronha

Air france beach Off The Beaten Path (3)

Air France is not a typical noronha beach....located near the Bay of Santo Antonio, the shore is covered in vulcanic... more travel advice

Ponta das Caracas Off The Beaten Path (3)

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Vila dos Remedios at dawn - Ilha de Fernando de Noronha

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"Hey, you, don´t mess with me!!!!" - Ilha de Fernando de Noronha

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Comments (17)

ValbyDK Jun 26, 2010 at 3:13 AM Report Abuse

Wow, this place looks amazing. Great tips and photos.
lotharlerch Jul 4, 2009 at 2:10 AM Report Abuse

uma página linda - um paraiso perfeito!
glabah Sep 4, 2008 at 12:31 PM Report Abuse

Really nice photos of this great spot. I've wanted to go there for a long time. Maybe someday!
mircaskirca Nov 6, 2006 at 12:45 PM Report Abuse

Really nice page! I was also amazed by Noronha. It is definitely one of the highlights of any visit of Brazil. Saudades... :)
luckyzen Jan 2, 2006 at 1:26 PM Report Abuse

Hi cosin Zen, I loved the dolphins! Thank you for sharing!
RickinDutch Dec 15, 2005 at 1:31 PM Report Abuse

Outstanding pages! Thanks!!
Jim_Eliason Aug 19, 2005 at 7:24 PM Report Abuse

looks just like paradise! I especially like the sunset photo!
nomada Jul 25, 2005 at 3:03 AM Report Abuse

Hope to visit this paradise soon ! (May, September?) Thank you.
XenoHumph Jul 5, 2005 at 11:07 AM Report Abuse

What a beautiful island!! Excellent tips!
Guantanamera Jun 18, 2005 at 1:16 PM Report Abuse

Excellent tips! This place looks awesome! Great page! Brazil always astonishes...