Fernando de Noronha, Volcanic archipelago in Pernambuco, Brazil
The archipelago contains 21 islands spanning 26 square kilometers, with the main island featuring a coastline marked by volcanic rock formations and clear waters.
Portuguese explorers discovered the archipelago in 1503, during an expedition led by Gonçalo Coelho with Amerigo Vespucci among the crew members.
The islands maintain strict environmental regulations to protect marine life, limiting the daily number of visitors and implementing specific conservation measures.
Visitors can access the archipelago through flights from Recife or Natal, with mandatory environmental preservation fees required upon entry.
The waters surrounding Fernando de Noronha host the largest population of resident dolphins in Brazil, particularly near Dolphins Bay.
Location: Pernambuco
Elevation above the sea: 0 m
Part of: Brazilian Atlantic Islands: Fernando de Noronha and Atol das Rocas Reserves
Website: http://noronha.pe.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -3.85500,-32.42500
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:06
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