The Fernando de Noronha Archipelago is very photogenic in its geographic features, marine fauna, beaches, history and the diversity of colors of the waters and on land or sea, the scenes captured on the islets are worthy of a postcard.
The archipelago of Fernando de Noronha, designated as an ecological sanctuary, is located 500 km off the coast of Recife and consists of 21 islands and islets, including Fernando de Noronha (15 km²), Rata, do Lucena, do Meio, Rasa, de S. José, Cuscus and Cabeluda, which are home to several animal and plant species, some even in the process of extinction.
It is also made up of volcanic rocks, steep on the back, as well as smaller rocks, occupying a total area of 26 km², having a mild climate and fertile soil.
The archipelago is very close to Rio Grande do Norte, being the closest place to there, there is an island you cannot miss: Noronha – with 3,5 thousand inhabitants and an extensive area of environmental protection.
There are 21 islands in the Fernando de Noronha archipelago, but only this one can be visited by tourists.
There are also several beaches and bays there, which makes this place one of the most beautiful tourist routes in Brazil.
You can reach Noronha by plane – with a direct flight from Natal – or by sea cruise.
Fernando de Noronha is one of the best places to dive, as it has one of the most beautiful marine parks.
There are several points for diving, for people more or less experienced in this practice.
You can also go boating and hiking with little or high physical effort.
Be sure to bring your camera.
Cinematic visuals, crystal-clear water beaches, diving with turtles, rays and even sharks.
In Fernando de Noronha you will be hooked not only by the exuberant beauty of the place, but also by the high level of its cuisine, with a clear emphasis on the seafood dishes.
The place also offers several accommodation options.
To enter the island you will need to pay an environmental preservation fee as a permanence fee.
Tourism and Travel Guide
One of Fernando Noronha's main characteristics is the scarcity of physical space and natural resources; this shortage, combined with strict environmental controls on the island, make the hotel segment in Noronha different from other tourist centers in Brazil. Until a few years ago, before the explosion […]
Fernando de Noronha is 545 km away from Recife, capital of the State of Pernambuco; 360 km from Natal, capital of the State of Rio Grande do Norte and 710 km from the city of Fortaleza, capital of the State of Ceará. How to get to Fernando de Noronha? The Fernando de Noronha Archipelago is, […]
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