The Most Beautiful Beaches of Fernando de Noronha, Map & Facts

Fernando de Noronha is one of those places where there are plenty of reasons to visit: beaches with crystal-clear waters and different shades, a most diverse underwater world, and an ideal climate to enjoy “untouched” and protected nature. Of course, the main reason why travelers choose to travel to Fernando de Noronha is for its beaches and that is why in this post we will show you which are the best beaches in Fernando de Noronha and how to get to each of them.

Chosen on several occasions, and recently, as the best beach in the world according to TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice 2020, Bahía do Sancho must top the list of the best beaches in Fernando de Noronha.

The color of the water, the transparency, the visibility, and the tranquility make everyone who visits Fernando de Noronha want to walk through Bahía do Sancho, It is a key place to practice diving, especially for fans of sea turtles who swim along the coasts. and can be seen easily.

Without a prize but definitely “competition” of Bahía do Sancho, Bahía dos Porcos is also considered one of the best beaches in Fernando de Noronha, a postcard used by hundreds of sites that encourage travelers to visit the archipelago.

Different from Bahía do Sancho, Bahía dos Porcos only has 100 meters of extension but, in that “reduced” space it integrates all the nature for which the archipelago is known: natural pools of water on volcanic stones when the tide goes out, calm and an incredible underwater world to snorkel with turtles, rays and starfish.

Traveler fact: Bahía dos Porcos is the place to see the best sunsets in Fernando de Noronha when the sun falls behind the most famous hill of the archipelago: Dos Irmãos.

And if we talk about underwater life, then the third on the list of best beaches in Fernando de Noronha is Bahía dos Golfinhos, which, as its name says, the protagonists are the dolphins that use this area for reproduction. Reaffirming its beauty and natural importance, Bahía dos Golfinhos is considered one of the best natural aquariums in the world.

Because it is a place reserved for nature, travelers cannot access the beach as if they were other resting places, but the main activity is to enjoy watching the dolphin jumps that provide an incredible natural spectacle.

To do this, it is necessary to go to the beach viewpoint where it is possible to see them.

A beach where history is combined with nature, and it seems that the ruins seek to hide and stand out at the same time from the vegetation, which has absorbed it over the years. The ruins of the Nossa Senhora da Conceição fortress, today, are responsible for the name of the beach, which was built in the 18th century.

Praia da Conceição is one of the best beaches in Fernando de Noronha, not only because of its crystalline and temperate waters but also because of its easy access which makes all travelers want to visit it.

Traveler fact: this is one of the best areas to surf in Fernando de Noronha, especially between December and January.

If we talk about “magazine” beaches, then Cacimba de Padre Beach has to be on the list of the best beaches in Fernando de Noronha. The greenish color of its waters, the breadth of the soft sand, and the Morro dos Irmãos as a backdrop make it a must-visit during the trip to Fernando de Noronha.

In addition to the calm waters during some months and the significant waves during others, Camcimba do Padre beach is a great place to watch the sunset and be dazzled by the nature that surrounds the archipelago.

As we told you before, during some months of the year, thanks to the imposing waves, the beach becomes the scene of surfers from all over the world, who come to this area to enjoy the adrenaline.

Each bay or beach in Fernando de Noronha has its charm and all seem to have been created to delight the eyes of travelers. Knowing which one to go for means knowing what to expect but always leaving room to be surprised.