Fernando de Noronha Historical, Mountain + People pictures

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

Relax in the shadow of Dois Irmãos Hill on this sheltered and secluded beach with gentle waves and fluffy sand.

Relax in the shadow of Dois Irmãos Hill on this sheltered and secluded beach with gentle waves and fluffy sand.

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.

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

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

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

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

Relax in the shadow of Dois Irmãos Hill on this sheltered and secluded beach with gentle waves and fluffy sand.

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

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

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

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

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

See clifftop forts and rock formations silhouetted by the sunset. Swim alongside colorful marine creatures in the ocean.

Relax in the shadow of Dois Irmãos Hill on this sheltered and secluded beach with gentle waves and fluffy sand.

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

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

See clifftop forts and rock formations silhouetted by the sunset. Swim alongside colorful marine creatures in the ocean.

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

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

Relax in the shadow of Dois Irmãos Hill on this sheltered and secluded beach with gentle waves and fluffy sand.

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