Baía dos Porcos and the Atalaia natural pool, Noronha

Baía dos Porcos is a tiny cove next to Sancho, with rock pools and views of the Dois Irmãos ('two brothers') rock peaks rising from the sea, one of the classic views of Noronha. It's reached by scrambling over rocks at low tide.

The Atalaia natural pool, on the other side of the island, is like 'putting your head in a tropical fish tank': a reef pool full of fish, baby sharks and octopus. Visits are limited, must be booked at the national park office, and only happen at low tide; no sunscreen is allowed in the water.