Fernando de Noronha trails
The trails of Fernando de Noronha range from easy boardwalks to long routes with a guide. Some are open access, others require booking.
Noronha trails: full table
Approximate lengths, according to the Premium Guide revised in 2026.
- Mirante dos Golfinhos: ~1 km of boardwalk. No booking. Good for children.
- Sancho and Dois Irmãos viewpoints: ~300 m. No booking. Good for children.
- Forte do Sueste: ~560 m. No booking. Good for children.
- Atalaia (short): ~1.5 km. Booking, with a monitor.
- Abreus: ~1.2 km. Booking, no guide. Older children.
- Capim-Açu: ~5 km, difficult. Booking and guide.
- Pontinha to Caieira: ~3.7 km, difficult. Booking and guide.
- Morro São José: ~500 m, with swimming. Booking and guide.
- Morro do Piquinho: short and steep, community trail. Guide recommended.
- Historic walk in the Vila: open access and easy.
How to book the trails
Buy the Park ticket first, because it unlocks booking. If you bought it online, you book online. You can also book at the Visitor Center, from 8am to 7pm.
Spots are daily and limited. On some days of the month, certain trails are reserved for residents. Book as soon as the schedule opens, as we explain in fees and tickets.
Capim-Açu, Pontinha to Caieira and Morro São José require an accredited guide. The short Atalaia trail has a monitor. See the pool in Praia da Atalaia and the long trail in Caieiras and Pontinha.
What to bring and rules
- Footwear: closed shoes or sturdy sport sandals.
- Water: at least 1 liter per person.
- Hat that stays firmly on, because it gets very windy.
- Timing: before 9am or after 3pm.
Respect the signs and never leave the marked trail. Don't hike alone and let someone know when you plan to return.
On coastal trails, check the tide table. In strong wind, avoid exposed trails and Piquinho. Cell signal is weak or nonexistent.
Trails with children and in your itinerary
With children, stick to the viewpoint boardwalks and Forte do Sueste. Capim-Açu, Pontinha to Caieira and Morro São José are not suitable for them.
The long trails are worth it if you stay 9 days or more. In the ready-made itineraries, they go on the extra days, with the afternoon free to rest.
Frequently asked questions
How do you book trails in Fernando de Noronha?
Online, if you bought the Park ticket online, or at the Visitor Center, from 8am to 7pm. Spots are limited.
Which trails need a guide?
Capim-Açu, Pontinha to Caieira and Morro São José. The short Atalaia trail has a monitor and Abreus is booked, without a guide.
Which trails don't need booking?
Mirante dos Golfinhos, the Sancho and Dois Irmãos viewpoints and Forte do Sueste, with the ticket. Piquinho and the walk in the Vila are also open access.
What is the longest trail in Noronha?
Capim-Açu, at about 5 km, difficult and with a guide.
See also
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Baía dos Golfinhos
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Morro do Pico
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