10 Unusual facts about Fernando de Noronha

The Archipelago

Fernando de Noronha
has an impressive beauty,

the most beautiful beaches.

Being considered a paradise
is nothing new to anyone,

but did you know that the island
has some unusual curiosities?

Located in the Atlantic Ocean,

Fernando de Noronha
is a Brazilian archipelago

in the state of Pernambuco.

Sighted for the first time
between 1500 and 1502,

its discovery is attributed
to an expedition

led by the explorer Fernão de Noronha,
although there are controversies.

However, it is certain that the first
to describe it was Americo Vespucci

on an expedition carried out
between 1503 and 1504.

In today's video: Ten incredible facts
about Fernando de Noronha.

A Prison In Paradise
1

Fernando de Noronha was once a prison.

Imagine being detained in a place like this.

As soon as the Portuguese took over the Island,

they ordered the construction of 10 forts,

preventing disembarkation
in any part of the island.

The prisoners were sent
in droves to Noronha,

where many remained.

The prison was built in 1737
and was only deactivated 200 years later,

with Brazil entering
the Second World War.

This was when Noronha ended up
becoming a base for the National Defense.

No Babies Are Born In Noronha
2

The birth of children
is prohibited in the archipelago.

Therefore,
in the seventh month of pregnancy,

all pregnant women
are forced to leave their homes,

their families, and loved ones
to finish their pregnancy in Recife.

The government pays for tickets,
accommodation, and three meals a day

for the pregnant woman
and a companion until the baby is born.

Wedding Under The Sea
3

Fernando de Noronha is one of the
best destinations in the world

for practicing diving,

which has also served
as a wedding venue.

In 1991,

an American couple got married

at the bottom of the sea,
in Ponta da Sapata.

In 2017,

a couple from Fernando de Noronha
got married in the Sapata cave,

at a depth of 16m.

Most Beautiful Beach On The Planet
4

Sancho beach, in Fernando de Noronha,
has been considered the best beach

in the world five times,
through public voting

on the travel review website TripAdvisor.

The Most Expensive Gasoline In Brazil
5

Fernando de Noronha
has only one gas station.

There you will find the most
expensive gasoline in our country.

The price can be up to fifty percent
higher than in Recife, the capital.

Ridesharing
6

Although the island is quite small,
walking there can be quite tiring.

Mainly because
Noronha is hot all year round,

not to mention the price of gas.

If you are tired of walking
and want to get a ride,

just use your thumb
and, if not the first,

the second motorized person will stop.

This is because ridesharing
is very common and costumery in Noronha.

Traveling Turtles
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