Amazing attractions at the islands of Fernando de Noronha

A vacation at Fernando de Noronha will be proved as the best for those looking for a destination full of natural beauties. Fernando de Noronha is actually an archipelago comprised of 21 islands and the islets that lies in the Atlantic Ocean and some 354 kilometres offshore from the Brazilian coast in South America. The main island covers an area of 18.4 square kilometres and holds a population of more than 3,108.

The region is the special municipality of the Brazilian state of Pernambuco and is recognized as the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Travellers can reach to this areas beautiful bed by plane or by cruise that could be taken from Natal and Recife respectively. The islands of Fernando de Noronha are renowned for some of its best beaches as well as best diving spots in Brazil. The island boasts ten best beaches in the list of Brazil and top three beaches are the Sancho Bay, Leao Beach and the Porcos Bay. The landscape offers coastal side covered varieties as well as ocean side dramatic varieties.

Here you will be fascinated by seeing the sea turtles and the dolphins that enjoy the warm, tropical water. The serene waters draw thousands of divers and snorkelers towards it just to enjoy and make some great time. The English, Dutch, Spanish, Portugese, French, and the French East India Company owned the island group at various times. However, the first permanent settlement was not built during 1770’s. In the year 1988, nearly 70 percent of the groups were stated as a National Marine Park. Now the major income generates from the eco tourism and due to the lovers of the tropical islands. The islands are the remains of the volcanic mountains that are poked out from Atlantic. Being a group of twenty different islands, the Fernando de Noronha becomes a larger archipelago that offers beautiful beaches, clean sand, crystal clear waters, and amazing marine life.

While exploring the islands, you can experience the fortress built by the early settlers, which now has become the ruins. To explore the ruins of this area, visit the Vila dos Remedios, which is the major populated town. The islands were actually a prison that later became a stopover point for the early flights to Europe. The local community received the name from one European airline as AirFrance due to the facilities they used. The site also boasts a WW II air base. Now, you can see the Brazilian Air Force that maintains their base at the island. The islands are rich in huge number of wildlife species. Well, the tourism to this region is restricted to 420 visitors in one time.

Well, the more you stay to this area, the more fees will be charged to you. The place has just one hotel and several pousadas where you can book your accommodation. Head through the shortest national highway of Brazil and get a place to stay. During 1970’s, nearly 3-quarters of the archipelago was formed into the National Marine Sanctuary of Fernando de Noronha, which was then named as the PN Fernando de Noronha just to preserve the land as well as the marine environment. The prime focus by then has been given to the sea turtles that became among the major draws of the islands.

Even if Fernando de Noronha is today become a model environmental protection area, it is also among the almost hidden treasure of Brazil. So visit the islands and make a pleasant stay by trying the fascinating activities. Well, you will not get bored, as the area is filled with enthusiasm, natural beauties, more than 200 species of fish, dolphins, sea turtles, and also sharks. Just click as much photograph as you wish to make your vacation memorable forever.