Island Life in Fernando de Noronha

Nestled in the Atlantic Ocean with half its beaches facing Brazil and the other half facing Africa, Fernando de Noronha is a true island paradise that can be enjoyed by lovers, honeymooners, surfers, divers, families, and idlers alike.

Its crystal-clear, turquoise waters full of giant turtles and friendly dolphins offer great diving opportunities and it´s the perfect place to do an Open Water or Advanced PADI diving course, and if you want to surf the warm water means you don´t need to wear a wetsuit, or if you´re feeling less energetic all you have to do is decide which of the island´s pristine beaches you´d like to relax on.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Fernando de Noronha is about 1 hour by plane from mainland Brazil and can be reached by flights from Recife in the State of Pernambuco or Natal in the State of Rio Grande do Norte.

A couple of other islands also well worth visiting are the more touristy Morro de São Paulo and the virgin Boipeba, both of which are in the State of Bahia and easily accessible from Salvador.

For more information on Fernando de Noronha visit: www.fernando-de-noronha.org (commercial website as the tourist board website is not available in English).

For information on Morro de São Paulo visit: www.morrodesaopaulo.com.br/maine.shtml.

For information on Boipeba visit: www.ilhaboipeba.org.br/en/boipeba.html.