General knowledge about Fernando de Noronha:
Located at four degrees below the line of the equator and distance to Recife-PE around 540 km and to Natal-RN, 360 km. Noronha is formed by 21 islands with approximately 26 Km² and it’s main island 17 Km². The archipelago is the top of a volcanic cordillera, with base to 4 thousand meters of depth. The medium temperature is of 26°C and approximate population belongs to 2.100 inhabitants. The time zone is of 1 more hour in relation to the schedule of Brasilia (except in the schedule of summer) and the energy is generated through motors to diesel and wind generator. Voltage of 220 Volts. In the Island has two small supermarkets provide the population. There doesn't exist a great drugstore structure, we advise to take of the continent medicines that are being used, it is possible the use of cellular telephones (Band A). Many are the options of beaches. Some to dive, other to swim, contemplation, surf etc. In a general way, all the located beaches on the protected side of the main island are at that time ideal for dives and swim is best between the months of April and November, due to the extremely calm sea. On the other months, the change of the conditions of the sea favors the practice of the surf, with prominence for January and February. But Fernando de Noronha or simple Noronha is marvelous any time of the year so come here and have fun.
