FERNANDO DE NORONHA

The Fernando de Noronha Archipelago is composed of twenty islands covering an area of 26 square km. The main island, with a size of 17 square km and with 545 km of beautiful coastline, is the only inhabited island, and has a population of 3,000 people. The habitants devised a system of “sustainable tourism”, creating an opportunity to experience the balance between man and nature in one of the most important ecological sanctuaries of the world. With each passing year, more and more tourists visit this tropical paradise, developing an alternative economy for the local population. The vast majority of the inns on the island are rustic and simple, yet very comfortable, featuring amenities such as air conditioning, TV, refrigerators and private bathrooms. In March of 2014, one of its beautiful beaches was just elected the best beach in the world: Sancho Bay (Baía do Sancho).