Location: Fernando de Noronha
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The 10 Best Nature & Parks in Fernando de Noronha, State of Pernambuco (PE)
The archipelago of Fernando de Noronha is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a delicate ecosystem. Visitors are restricted, but the lucky few are rewarded with unrivaled beaches and soothing warm waters filled with dolphins and sea turtles, making Noronha one of the world’s top diving destinations. On land, hike the ecological trails of Jardim Elizabeth, the Esmerelda Coast or Sancho Bay, which culminates in a climb up a steep set of stairs carved into the split of a cliff.
Restaurants in Fernando de Noronha
1. Baia do Sancho
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8,577 reviews
Reviewed By camazine - Boalsburg, United States
Considered by some to be the best beach in the world, this is certainly my favorite. The beach can only be reached by a walk through a wooded area along a boardwalk, followed by a descent down a long ladder through a rock crevice. Access to the beach is restricted, and is never crowded. Indeed, there are few people and if you go early in the morning, the beach is all yours. One needs to purchase a pass to obtain entrance to the national park beaches on the island of Fernando de Noronha. I felt it was certainly worthwhile to support the conservation efforts and maintenance of Noronha’s many beaches. Your pass gives you access to all the beaches in the park system.
2. Fernado de Noronha Island
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5.0 based on 1,374 reviews
Reviewed By 606marilyns - Conifer, United States
Lovely island with breathtaking scenery and many beautiful beaches. Lots of good restaurants and friendly people. Unfortunately we had some rainy weather and the ocean was not that clear. We did see some marine life but no turtles. Bring bug spray!
3. Trilha Costa Esmeralda
4. Morro Sao Jose Fernando de Noronha
5. Trilha do Piquinho
6. trilha Costa Azul
7. Ilha Rata
8. Baia do Sueste
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4.5 based on 4,506 reviews
Reviewed By akeyaranu - London, United Kingdom
In my opinion this is the best beach on Fernando de Noronha. It's the only beach with calm enough waters to swim and enjoy yourself. There's good snorkeling, lots of baby sharks and cool fish to see. You need a life vest to snorkel, which you can buy in a hut for 20R$. There is absolutely no shade, you can get umbrellas and seats but it can be quite windy, so your umbrella won't stay.
9. Baia dos Golfinhos
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4.5 based on 1,113 reviews
Reviewed By Fabricio_0liveira - Sao Paulo, Brazil
There are some viewpoints where you can see the bay from above on a trail accessible from the Sancho beach entrance. The trail continues through the hills to the Sancho Beach access ladder.
