Pictures of Fernando de Noronha

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

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

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

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

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

Admire the rock pools, cascades and foam streams at the base of this clifftop viewpoint at the end of a muddy road.

Otherworldly rocks rise from the ocean on this secluded shoreline that is often listed among Brazil’s most beautiful beaches.

Otherworldly rocks rise from the ocean on this secluded shoreline that is often listed among Brazil’s most beautiful beaches.

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

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

This popular fishing and diving spot is surrounded by green hills, a chapel and fort ruins.

Delve into the island’s military past with a trip to the stone remains of a fortress on a grassy cliff.

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

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

Admire the rock pools, cascades and foam streams at the base of this clifftop viewpoint at the end of a muddy road.

Admire the rock pools, cascades and foam streams at the base of this clifftop viewpoint at the end of a muddy road.

Delve into the island’s military past with a trip to the stone remains of a fortress on a grassy cliff.

Delve into the island’s military past with a trip to the stone remains of a fortress on a grassy cliff.

View the remarkable rock formations and watch fascinating nesting turtles in this surfer’s playground with some of the country’s best waves.

Feed the sea turtles, wander into the shallow blue-green water and dive to see the colorful aquatic creatures near this secluded beach.

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

Otherworldly rocks rise from the ocean on this secluded shoreline that is often listed among Brazil’s most beautiful beaches.

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

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