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Praia do Atalaia
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  • Updated By perfectly_zen on June 10, 2005
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    • Praia do Atalaia and Ilha do Frade - Ilha de Fernando de Noronha
    Praia do Atalaia and Ilha do
    Frade
    by perfectly_zen
    Praia do Atalaia is a very interesting beach....there is a long rock wall that separates it from the open sea, so when the tide is low a huge natural pool is formed, with hundreds of different fish. Itīs a great place to snorkel, even for those who fear swiming since you can walk the whole "pool" with our head off the water. A wonderful experience, to see all those curious fish staring at your glasses! Definately you canīt mish it!!!
    From the beach you will see the so called Ilha do Frade (Priestīs Island)...a small island that has the perfect shape of a high priest sitting in a chair, with hat, long beard and everything, looking directly at the beach...=)
    There are just some warnings....first of all, the IBAMA (the governamental enterprise that deals with preservation of natural patrimonium) authorize the entrance of aprox. 30 people per day only...this means waking up early and asking for a buggy man to take you. And if you get late, you might loose your chance to go!
    Second, you must take care with the fauna....sun protector in the water is not allowed, just afterwards....donīt take anything out from the sea...
    To avoid accidents there are two more advices: try to avoid snorkelling over the areas with many rocks and plants, since there are mooreas and they wonīt feel at ease with you over them. And also, DONīT climb up the rock wall......the sea can be aggressive over there and if a big wave comes you wonīt have control anymore. This happened to my mother went she went there in 1980...she had to grab herself to the rock for not to be taken away...
    Iīve heard some rumors that they are planning to close the access completely...hope this doesnīt happen....

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    Wander a rustic road
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  • By Quero on August 31, 2003
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    • The old beaten path - Ilha de Fernando de Noronha
    The old beaten path
    by Quero
    The standard way to get to Vila dos Remedios from the port is to follow the main road to the other asphalt road leading to the village. The old cobblestone road, "Estrada Velha", leading from the main road to the church, the entrance to the hilltop fort, and to Praia do Cachorro is now little used and is a nice place to wander on a lazy late afternoon.

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    Ponta das Caracas
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  • Updated By perfectly_zen on June 29, 2005
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    • Caracas - Ilha de Fernando de Noronha
    Caracas
    by perfectly_zen
    Caracas is a type of low cliff located at the islandīs border, itīs the point of encounter between the ocean and the "continent" sea...from this place you will be able to see the strength of the open ocean, as it shoks itself against the islandīs border....the sound of the waves coming is really strong.
    Itīs a bit far off the vilage, so you might need a buggy man....the visit to this place is usually included in packages, where you will see other beaches on the way as well...

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    DON'T MISS TO STOP AND TAKE SOME PICTURES
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  • Updated By janaina on September 16, 2002
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    • Ilha de Fernando de Noronha Off the Beaten Path
    by janaina
    ..everywhere,the water collors are changing acording to the side of the archipelago,the depth,the vulcanic influences,the sunlight!

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    " THE INCREDIBLE BRAZIL MAP IN A ROCK..
    janaina
  • Updated By janaina on September 16, 2002
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    • Ilha de Fernando de Noronha Off the Beaten Path
    by janaina
    " DA SAPATA " point,has this incredible vulcanic formation what reminds the Brazil map!

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    " DA RATA " ISLAND
    janaina
  • Updated By janaina on September 16, 2002
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    • Ilha de Fernando de Noronha Off the Beaten Path
    by janaina
    ..pay attention to the vulcanic rocks!

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    "DO FRADE " ISLE
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  • Updated By janaina on September 15, 2002
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    • Ilha de Fernando de Noronha Off the Beaten Path
    by janaina
    A must to see,the rock looks like a hand with a finger up.

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    " 2 BROTHERS " BEACH
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  • Updated By janaina on September 15, 2002
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    • Ilha de Fernando de Noronha Off the Beaten Path
    by janaina
    A paradise in the archipelago.
    The name came from the 2 rocks that look so alike!

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    Air france beach
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  • By perfectly_zen on June 29, 2005
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    • Air France beach - Ilha de Fernando de Noronha
    Air France beach
    by perfectly_zen
    Air France is not a typical noronha beach....located near the Bay of Santo Antonio, the shore is covered in vulcanic stones, but just like all others, the water is deep blue. From this beach you will see the islands of Rata and Sela Genete, the smaller unpopulated islands of the archipelago.
    A real good place to find complete peace....

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    FORT VIEW FROM THE SEA
    janaina
  • Updated By janaina on September 15, 2002
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    • Ilha de Fernando de Noronha Off the Beaten Path
    by janaina
    From a boat trip,with the brazilian flag.

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