Pictures of Fernando de Noronha

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Delve into the island’s military past with a trip to the stone remains of a fortress on a grassy cliff.

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

Admire the rock pools, cascades and foam streams at the base of this clifftop viewpoint at the end of a muddy road.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Admire the rock pools, cascades and foam streams at the base of this clifftop viewpoint at the end of a muddy road.

Admire the rock pools, cascades and foam streams at the base of this clifftop viewpoint at the end of a muddy road.

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

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

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

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

Feed the sea turtles, wander into the shallow blue-green water and dive to see the colorful aquatic creatures near this secluded beach.

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.

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

Delve into the island’s military past with a trip to the stone remains of a fortress on a grassy cliff.

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

Delve into the island’s military past with a trip to the stone remains of a fortress on a grassy cliff.