The view of Baia dos Porcos
by perfectly_zen
Supposing you had only one day to visit Noronha (that would be very sad...hehe), i think the best option for you to spend you day would be the promenade from Praia do Bode to Sancho. All you have to do is take a pair of shoes in a plastic bag, your snorkel, your watch for not to forget about coming back =P some water, sun protector and of course, your camera loaded with film!!! It´s a wonderful walk along the beach, where you will be able to see the water in all shades of blue possible, and the strangiest rock formations.
Apart from the shoes (since you will have to walk inside the hill when you get to baia dos Porcos) don´t forget, if you are going on your own to infrom yoursef about the tide during that specific season, so that you don´t have to swim your way back or wait for the tide to be low again...
After crossing Baia dos Porcos (=Pig´s Bay : P) you´ll reach a trail that will go up the hill, and it´s not hard...it leads to a spot where you will be able to see the bay from above and the two almost identical little mountains called Dois Irmãos (=Brothers) right in front...that´s the most famous postcard view of the island =)))))
Ecological Preservation
by arissat
" Fernando de Noronha's island is considered to be an ecological preservation. So, to maintain its natural beauties untouched might be difficult for visitors who are not informed about its preservation laws. For that reason it is very important to highlight some tips so the visitors can be able to enjoy the island as much as possible".
info in portugues
by ludogatto
this is a good web sito where you can find alla the info you need on Fernando...the info are right and you cna find all the pousadas, from the smallest to the vip pousada....
www.ilhadenoronha.com.br
Tourism
by arissat
Unfortunetely the tourism does destroy the beauty of the island somehow. Like for exemple, the highest peak of the Island called "Morro do Pico" was once open to the public to go all the way up and see the view of the entire island, however, because of some idiots that did graffiti on the mountain, it was closed.
Also, there is a beach called Atalaia that is considered a natural aquarium, with lots of fishes and corals was also closed when I was there. Reason of this beach to be closed: the corals were being destroyed.
I really hope if we can keep this island as it is, without any more destruction. Why can't we enjoy the Island without taking anything from there or putting something that does not belong there?
Map of Noronha
by perfectly_zen
I got this map from http://www.noronha.pe.gov.br/eng/ (you can download a better resolution there)...it´s a very good site...they also have information on the preservation tax and a list with the prices in reais (brazilian currency).
There is another nice homepage with lots of info...it´s called Fernando de Noronha Online
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Baia do Sancho from the cliff
6 am...not easy to see by 200 dolphins
Praia do Leao
Praia do Leao
