What to do in Fernando de Noronha

Activities, attractions and tours

Fernando de Noronha
Conceicao Beach showing a sunset, a sandy beach and general coastal views
Fernando de Noronha showing general coastal views, a bay or harbour and a beach
Conceicao Beach which includes a beach and general coastal views
Fernando de Noronha which includes religious elements and a church or cathedral

Fernando de Noronha Attractions

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Places of interest in Fernando de Noronha

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Fernando de Noronha attractions

Fernando de Noronha has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Fernando de Noronha to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Fernando de Noronha.

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Top places to visit

1. Cachorro Beach

A stone pool and a freshwater source make Cachorro Beach an attractive option on a sunny day. Its name, Portuguese for “dog,” pays tribute to a bronze fountain with the face of a canine that once stood here. Admire the spectacular views of the rocky hills and giant trees that enclose this sheltered bay.
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Cachorro Beach featuring a luxury hotel or resort, a beach and general coastal views

2. Conceicao Beach

Conceição Beach is a long stretch of fluffy, white sand with spectacular views, palm trees and beach bars. With a consistent flow of waves, it is one of the island’s main surfing spots. Snap photos of the glorious Pico Mount that rises above the shrubbery on the beach’s western end.
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Conceicao Beach featuring a sandy beach and general coastal views as well as a small group of people

3. Dois Irmaos Hill

Dois Irmãos Hill consists of a pair of rock islands rising from the ocean beside Sancho Bay, Cacimba do Padre Beach and Porcos Bay. The twin rock formations are part of a network of jagged rocks sprouting from foamy currents and embellishing the view from the beach. Capture photos of these iconic peaks standing in aquamarine water with a backdrop of blue sky.
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Dois Irmaos Hill which includes rocky coastline, general coastal views and a beach

4. Cacimba do Padre Beach

Cacimba do Padre Beach is a long stretch of fluffy sand with a perfect view of the iconic Dois Irmãos Hill. It is part of a vast network of beaches that decorate Fernando de Noronha’s northern coast. Look down on this scenic beach and its clear, blue-green water from one of the viewpoints of the mossy hills to the west.
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Cacimba do Padre Beach showing a beach, island images and general coastal views

5. Remedios Fort

Remédios Fort is an impressive structure built on a rugged cliff top by Portuguese settlers in the 18th century. It stands atop the ruins of a former Dutch stronghold and served as a political prison in the early 1900s. Learn about the history of the archipelago’s main defense structure.
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Remedios Fort featuring a ruin, heritage elements and military items

6. Sao Miguel Palace

São Miguel Palace is a colonial two-story house with a grand external staircase and lancet windows. Palm trees and ominously raised cannons flank the palace, which overlooks a sloping, cobbled square near the ocean. Take a tour of the intriguing house to appreciate its period furniture and décor.
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Sao Miguel Palace showing château or palace, military items and a garden

What to do in Fernando de Noronha

Popular places to visit

Praia do Sancho

Praia do Sancho

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Praia do Sancho might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Fernando de Noronha. Stroll along the seaside or visit the monuments while you're in the area.

Praia do Sancho
Cachorro Beach featuring a luxury hotel or resort, a beach and general coastal views

Cachorro Beach

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

Cachorro Beach
Conceicao Beach featuring a sandy beach and general coastal views as well as a small group of people

Conceicao Beach

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

Conceicao Beach
Dois Irmaos Hill which includes rocky coastline, general coastal views and a beach

Dois Irmaos Hill

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

Dois Irmaos Hill
Remedios Fort featuring a ruin, heritage elements and military items

Remedios Fort

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

Remedios Fort
Meio Beach

Meio Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Meio Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Fernando de Noronha. Amble around the area's seaside or visit its monuments.

Meio Beach
Sao Miguel Palace showing château or palace, military items and a garden

Sao Miguel Palace

Learn about the island’s political history with a tour of this red state building constructed atop the ruins of a prison.

Sao Miguel Palace
Sao Pedro do Boldro Fort featuring general coastal views, heritage elements and building ruins

Sao Pedro do Boldro Fort

Grab snacks and refreshments and appreciate the sociable ambiance during sunset at this viewpoint directly above Dois Irmãos Hill.

Sao Pedro do Boldro Fort
Santo Antonio Port which includes general coastal views, a pebble beach and mountains

Santo Antonio Port

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

Santo Antonio Port

Explore areas of Fernando de Noronha

Cachorro Beach which includes general coastal views and mountains

Vila dos Remedios

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Vila dos Remedios. You might want to make time for a stop at Flamboyant Square or Sao Miguel Palace.

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Floresta Velha

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Floresta Velha is well liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Fernando de Noronha area, you might plan a trip to Flamboyant Square or Conceicao Beach.

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Vila Floresta Nova

While Vila Floresta Nova may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Flamboyant Square and Cachorro Beach.

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Vila da Trinta

Though Vila da Trinta may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Flamboyant Square and Cachorro Beach.

Vila da Trinta
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Boldro

Visitors to Boldro like its beaches and monuments, and Boldro Beach is a sight worth a stop.

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Vila da Vacaria

While Vila da Vacaria isn't home to many top sights, Conceicao Beach and Flamboyant Square are some notable places to visit nearby.

Vila da Vacaria

 

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