Things to do in Fernando de Noronha

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Fernando de Noronha
Conceicao Beach showing general coastal views, a beach and a sunset
Fernando de Noronha showing a bay or harbor, a sandy beach and general coastal views
Conceicao Beach featuring a beach and general coastal views
Fernando de Noronha which includes a church or cathedral and religious aspects

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1. Cachorro Beach

A stone pool and a freshwater source make Cachorro Beach an attractive option on a sunny day. Its name, Portuguese for “dog,” pays tribute to a bronze fountain with the face of a canine that once stood here. Admire the spectacular views of the rocky hills and giant trees that enclose this sheltered bay.
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Cachorro Beach featuring general coastal views, a beach and a luxury hotel or resort

2. Dois Irmaos Hill

Dois Irmãos Hill consists of a pair of rock islands rising from the ocean beside Sancho Bay, Cacimba do Padre Beach and Porcos Bay. The twin rock formations are part of a network of jagged rocks sprouting from foamy currents and embellishing the view from the beach. Capture photos of these iconic peaks standing in aquamarine water with a backdrop of blue sky.
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Dois Irmaos Hill showing rugged coastline, a sandy beach and general coastal views

3. Cacimba do Padre Beach

Cacimba do Padre Beach is a long stretch of fluffy sand with a perfect view of the iconic Dois Irmãos Hill. It is part of a vast network of beaches that decorate Fernando de Noronha’s northern coast. Look down on this scenic beach and its clear, blue-green water from one of the viewpoints of the mossy hills to the west.
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Cacimba do Padre Beach showing a sandy beach, general coastal views and island images

4. Conceicao Beach

Conceição Beach is a long stretch of fluffy, white sand with spectacular views, palm trees and beach bars. With a consistent flow of waves, it is one of the island’s main surfing spots. Snap photos of the glorious Pico Mount that rises above the shrubbery on the beach’s western end.
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Conceicao Beach which includes general coastal views and a sandy beach as well as a small group of people

5. Remedios Fort

Remédios Fort is an impressive structure built on a rugged cliff top by Portuguese settlers in the 18th century. It stands atop the ruins of a former Dutch stronghold and served as a political prison in the early 1900s. Learn about the history of the archipelago’s main defense structure.
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Remedios Fort which includes heritage elements, a ruin and military items

6. Sao Pedro do Boldro Fort

São Pedro do Boldró Fort is an 18th-century fortification system and lookout point offering stunning views of the island’s northern coastline. Crumbling stone walls serve as a reminder of the fort that exchanged fire with its rival São João Baptista Fort to the west. Climb down to its namesake beach, which is a surfing hotspot at high tide with consistently large waves.
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Sao Pedro do Boldro Fort showing general coastal views, building ruins and rocky coastline

What to do in Fernando de Noronha

Popular places to visit

Cachorro Beach featuring general coastal views, a beach and a luxury hotel or resort

Cachorro Beach

Swim in the glorious rock pool of this picturesque stretch of sand that lies beneath a historic fort and a church.

Cachorro Beach
Praia do Sancho

Praia do Sancho

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Praia do Sancho might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Fernando de Noronha. Stroll along the seaside or visit the monuments while you're in the area.

Praia do Sancho
Dois Irmaos Hill showing rugged coastline, a sandy beach and general coastal views

Dois Irmaos Hill

Myriad shades of blue water surround the twin mossy hills that rise from the ocean surface and tower over the beach.

Dois Irmaos Hill
Conceicao Beach which includes general coastal views and a sandy beach as well as a small group of people

Conceicao Beach

Take a leisurely stroll along the wide sandy berth of the longest beach on the archipelago in this popular surfing spot.

Conceicao Beach
Meio Beach

Meio Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Meio Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Vila dos Remedios. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.

Meio Beach
Remedios Fort which includes heritage elements, a ruin and military items

Remedios Fort

Enjoy the view and delve through the intriguing history of the first of the 10 fortresses set up to defend the island.

Remedios Fort
Sao Pedro do Boldro Fort showing general coastal views, building ruins and rocky coastline

Sao Pedro do Boldro Fort

Grab snacks and refreshments and appreciate the sociable ambiance during sunset at this viewpoint directly above Dois Irmãos Hill.

Sao Pedro do Boldro Fort
Sao Pedro Chapel which includes religious elements and a church or cathedral as well as a couple

Sao Pedro Chapel

Climb up a hill to reach this simple white chapel and enjoy the picturesque views of islets that decorate the ocean.

Sao Pedro Chapel
Sao Miguel Palace featuring military items, a monument and a garden

Sao Miguel Palace

Learn about the island’s political history with a tour of this red state building constructed atop the ruins of a prison.

Sao Miguel Palace

Areas of Fernando de Noronha

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Vila da Trinta

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Vila da Trinta and surrounding area, you can visit Flamboyant Square and Cachorro Beach.

Vila da Trinta
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Floresta Velha

Floresta Velha is well-liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Vila dos Remedios area, you might plan a trip to Flamboyant Square or Conceicao Beach.

Floresta Velha
Sao Pedro do Boldro Fort which includes general coastal views and rocky coastline

Boldro

You'll enjoy the beaches and monuments in Boldro. You might want to make time for a stop at Sao Pedro do Boldro Fort or Boldro Beach.

Boldro
Cachorro Beach which includes general coastal views and mountains

Vila dos Remedios