The Fernando di Noronha archipelago consists of more than 20 islands of volcanic of volcanic origin. Only one of them, the largest, is inhabited. The average temperature is around 28 degrees Celsius. From March to September is the rainy season.
Until the 19th century, the islands were covered with forest, but after a prison was built here, the forests were cleared and now most of the islands is now covered with shrubbery. Recently, the government of Fernando de Noronha has taken notice of this situation and has planted new forest in some areas.
In 2001, the archipelago was listed by UNESCO as a Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The main reason is the great importance of the islands of the archipelago as a breeding ground for species such as billfish, sharks, tuna, cetaceans, and sea turtles. The fact that the archipelago's shores are inhabited in large numbers by dolphins has also played a major role.
Fernando di Noronha is one of the favourite places to visit for tourists from all over the world. Great attention is paid by the local authorities to the development of eco-tourism. The island has an excellent infrastructure: it has an airport, modern hotels, a large number of restaurants with sea cuisine. The most popular national dish dish on the archipelago is shark meat pie. Among the tourists favoured popular cruises along the coast of Brazil.
Fernando di Noronha is a very popular destination for surfers and diving enthusiasts. Thanks to the clean water and deep-sea locations in the archipelago area, diving fans from all over the world come here every year. Diving to a depth of 25-40 metres deep, you can see the beauty of the local flora and fauna. A big popular with professionals is the wreck of the Fernando di Noronha in 1987, a Brazilian warship.
The famous beach here is the Cacimba do Padre (Cacimba do Padre) beach. It is the most famous of all the beaches in the archipelago. There are always strong waves and it is ideal for surfing. From here you can also see the famous Morro Dois Irmans or the Two Brothers Rocks. The Gulf of Golfinhos Bay is under the protection of the Brazilian Institute of Environment and Natural Resources. Golphinhos means "dolphin bay". Swimming and boating are prohibited here. The bay serves as a refuge for spotted dolphins.
