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The archipelago has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001, for its ecological value: it is a feeding ground for the tuna, sharks, turtles and marine mammals of the South Atlantic.
The Portuguese fort that has commanded the entrance to the bay since 1737, now paired with an interactive museum and a restaurant. It is also the best viewpoint in the Vila. Admission 80 R$.
Fernando de Noronha administrationnoronha.pe.gov.br→The administrative seat of the archipelago and the old heart of the island: church, crafts, shops. It is the only place on Noronha that feels like a village rather than a resort.
Fernando de Noronha administrationnoronha.pe.gov.br→The island base of Brazil's sea turtle conservation programme, created in 1980. Exhibitions, evening talks and nest monitoring. Open 9 am to 8 pm, free admission.
Projeto Tamartamar.org.br→A small museum devoted to the sharks and marine life of the archipelago, with talks on the ocean. A useful complement before a dive or a boat trip.
Fernando de Noronha administrationnoronha.pe.gov.br→