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Four Days On Fernando De Noronha

Natural pool at Praia da Atalaia, on the West Coast of Fernando de Noronha National Park, Brazil

Natural pool at Praia da Atalaia, on the West Coast of Fernando de Noronha National Park, Brazil

If you wonder what makes Fernando de Noronha such a desired holiday destination: it is a beautiful island with 11 golden sandy beaches without any people, great landscapes and very good snorkelling. Most of the island is a Marine National Park that is protected by IBAMA. They also run a project to save and protect turtles, including a museum and lectures. There is also a bay that is off-limit to the public where dolphins come to feed every morning and the rest of the day you may encounter them while taking a boat trip. So the “environmental tourist” feels that this is what you pay for. Continue Reading →

First Impressions Of Fernando De Noronha

 

Praia de Sancho, one of the most famous beaches in Brazil, Fernando de Noronha, Brazil

Praia de Sancho, one of the most famous beaches in Brazil, Fernando de Noronha, Brazil

Two weeks before we actually went to Fernando de Noronha, we had never heard of this island, but fellow travellers in Venezuela raved about it. So we checked the ThornTree forum from Lonely Planet and no superlative seemed to be able to describe this island 17 km2 small 370 km east of Brazil shores: “most beautiful beaches”, “best diving spot in the world”, “a small place in paradise” … Continue Reading →