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    Baia do Sancho

    7,936 Reviews
    #1 of 47 things to do in Fernando de Noronha
    Nature & Parks, Outdoor Activities, Beaches
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    Fernando de Noronha, State of Pernambuco 53990-000, Brazil
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    Sancho Bay Swim from Fernando de Noronha
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    From €69.27*
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    4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
    From €74.67*
    Costa dos Mirantes Trail Tour from Fernando de Noronha
    Hiking & Camping
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    All reviews beautiful beach the cliff beaches in the world difficult access climb down an iron turquoise water amazing place couple of hours pure nature park entrance well worth the effort island tour sea life favorite beach ladder stairs
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    Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile
    Yes, its beautiful

    Went today to the baia, they say its beautiful and ir really is, the contrast os the green area and the blue water, it's really something. Also you can see sharks so close, I had one 5 steps from me. You can snorkel at this...More

    Date of experience: March 2019
    Thank rcoimbra
    Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile
    Espetacular - Just Feel the Energy

    Unique place in the world. Four times most beautiful beach on Earth by tripadvisor. But its not only about its unquestionable beauty, its even more about its incredible energy. A must thing to do before you die! Went with a 2yo and 5yo and they...More

    Date of experience: March 2019
    1  Thank fernandaparaujo
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Spectacular views, limited access

    The reason this is the world's top rated beach is because of the views and natural beauty. However, you cannot really reach the beach with small kids. There is a ladder with 140 steps to get you up and down from the actual water front...More

    Date of experience: March 2019
    Thank CRC_CAN
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Celebrity Equinox cruise

    The ship is large and offered a lot of amenities. The ship was spotless and clean. The veranda cabin is nice as the pictures displayed, but not large. The bathroom was tight as expected. It was well maintained by our cabin steward as it was...More

    Date of experience: February 2019
    2  Thank Colby1b1
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Coincidenly with my experience in beaches

    This is on of the few cases I agree with the ratings of "Worlds Most Something" I've been there in 2001 and truly is amazing the all atmosphere around this beach.

    Date of experience: February 2019
    3  Thank gpecurto
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Beautiful Unspoilt Island

    It is 10 years since I visited this island. My memories are of beautuful unspoilt landscapes, lovely beaches and turtles swimming alongside our boat. A real 'get away from it' escape.

    Date of experience: April 2018
    Thank Kinross2207
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Fernando de noronha

    Difficult to get to, very restricted access to different areas and expensive by Brazilian standards.The interior of the island is degraded. Has some beautiful spots but I was expecting more

    Date of experience: November 2018
    4  Thank Dream699097
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Really beautiful

    I have been here last year, it is really interesting to see and stay in. One of my favorite beach trip ever

    Date of experience: June 2018
    1  Thank Alvaro05
    Reviewed 11 February 2019 via mobile
    One of the best beaches

    Very nice beach, beautiful and great water! Save a good time to enjoy this beach. You can see the buraco da Raquel!

    Date of experience: February 2019
    1  Thank Tiagoribeirof
    Reviewed 30 January 2019 via mobile
    Best place in Noronha

    One of the best beaches in the world that has an amazing view of the two brother hill and the Bay of Sancho that asks to be accessed by an iron staircase with schedule to descend and rise according to the tide without a doubt...More

    Date of experience: January 2019
    1  Thank Cristiane M
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    Response from Freedom110086 |
    Northern Brazil look at the map supplied with in the post, minimise the map to see the main land. This is an island
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    Response from D8602ZLandrear | Reviewed this property |
    You have to fly to recife and takw a flight to fernando de noronha
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