What to do in Fernando de Noronha, Brazil | Fernando de Noronha travel guides

Beaches

Fernando de noronha is home to the top two beaches in brazil - praia do leã£o and baãa do sancho. both beaches offer crystal clear blue water with areas for swimming and snorkeling. if you decide to visit, it is a good idea to bring along your own provisions as well as an umbrella as there is no shade at praia de leã£o and the shaded areas of baia do sancho quickly fill up with other visitors.

Snorkeling

Despite what several of the travel guide books say, snorkeling at praia da atalaia is no longer unrestricted. if you wish to visit to see the tide pool, it is recommended that you arrive early as the number of visitors is restricted to 100 per day. the tide pool itself is about 18-24 inches deep but contains a remarkable diversity of animals. lobsters, octopuses and numerous fish species inhabit the pool and, if you are lucky, maybe a baby shark. the tidal pool is monitored by the government of the island. if you choose to go keep in mind a few things: visitors are not allowed to wear suntan lotion as the oils from the lotion will pollute the tidal pool this is another good reason to go early in the morning when the sun isn't too hot you are only allowed to stand or put your knees down in a small sandy area in the middle of the pool. if you are not a confident snorkeler i.e. capable of floating on the top of the water then do some practice at another beach before you go. they will remove you from the pool and you could be fined if you violate this rule. you will be limited to 25 minutes in the pool

not allowed

Visitors are not allowed to wear suntan lotion as the oils from the lotion will pollute the tidal pool this is another good reason to go early in the morning when the sun isn't too hot

You are only allowed to stand or put your knees down in a small sandy area in the middle of the pool. If you are not a confident snorkeler i.e. capable of floating on the top of the water then do some practice at another beach before you go. They will remove you from the pool and you could be fined if you violate this rule.

You will be limited to 25 minutes in the pool

Surfing

For more info, please check with the local surf asstn. at [email protected].

Trekking

There are also many different trails to choose from, but some restrictions apply. trails in the national marine reserve parnamar/fn can only be visited with authorization and with accredited guides. trails inside the environment preservation area apa/fn have free access.