Fernando de Noronha Photo: Fernando de Noronha

The archipelago of Fernando de Noronha consists of more than 20 Islands of volcanic origin. Populated is only one of them is the largest. The average temperature is composed of about 28 degrees Celsius. From March to September season rains.

Until the 19th century the Islands were covered with forest, but once there's a prison was built, forests were cut down and now a large area of the Islands is covered with bushes. In recent years, the government of Fernando de Noronha drew attention to this situation and in some areas, planted a new forest.

In 2001, the archipelago was included in the UNESCO list of Cultural heritage of Mankind. The main reason is the great importance of the Islands as a breeding ground for species like malinovye, sharks, tuna, cetaceans, marine turtles. Played a big role and the fact that the coast of the archipelago is home to a large number of dolphins.

Fernando de Noronha is one of the favorite places for tourists from around the world. Great attention is paid to local authorities in the development of eco-tourism. The island is well developed infrastructure: it's an airport, a modern hotel, a large number of seafood restaurants. The most popular national dish in the archipelago cake from shark meat. Among tourists is popular cruises along the coast of Brazil.

Fernando de Noronha is very popular among surfers and fans of diving. Its clear waters and deep-sea sites in the archipelago, each year it attracts diving fans from all over the world. When immersed to a depth of 25-40 meters you can see the beauty of local flora and fauna. Very popular with professionals is sunk off the coast of Fernando de Noronha in 1987 the Brazilian warship.

Here is the famous beach Cacimba to Padre (Cacimba do Padre). This is the most famous place of all beaches in the archipelago. There is always strong waves and it is perfect for surfing. From here you can watch the famous Morro dois Irmans or rocks Two brothers. Bay Golfinhos is under the protection of the Brazilian Institute of environment and natural resources. Translation of "Golfinhos" means "Dolphin Bay". Here it is forbidden to swim and go boating. The Bay provides a habitat for spotted dolphins.

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