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#4 of 58 · Things to do in Fernando de Noronha State of Pernambuco

Praia da Cacimba do Padre

Beaches ·Fernando de Noronha
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Praia da Cacimba do Padre is a long beach on the wild Mar de Fora coast of Fernando de Noronha, with the Dois Irmãos rocks at one end. It is the last beach southwest before the PARNAMAR protected area.

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Why go

  • The Dois Irmãos twin rocks, rising from the water at one end of the beach
  • The lookout halfway along the trail, with the whole beach and the Morro do Pico behind it
  • The small trail from the left end of the beach to Baía dos Porcos, one of Brazil's famous beaches
  • The Circuito Mundial de Surfe stage, held here in the first months of the year

Season and conditions

  • Dry season from May to October brings calmer skies and fewer visitors.
  • Surf competition season in January and February draws many visitors.
  • Big-wave season runs from November to March and suits experienced surfers.
  • Strong rip currents run all year round.
  • Few facilities on the beach outside competition season, so plan ahead.

Safety

  • Swimming is dangerous for non-surfers, especially from December to March.
  • There is no lifeguard on duty outside competition events.
  • The waters stay rougher than elsewhere on the island, even when the sea is calm.
  • Keep young children well away from the water's edge.

Facilities

  • Toilets There are no toilets on the beach.
  • Stalls and vendors Vendors rent umbrellas and chairs and sell cold drinks and snacks.
  • Restaurant A restaurant stands at the beach access.
  • Parking Parking is limited to small gravel lots near the beach access trails.

How to get there

  • 45 minOn footWalk from Vila dos Remédios, a 45-minute hike.
  • 15 minBusBus from Vila dos Remédios, a 15-minute ride.
  • 30 minOn footFrom the nearest bus stop, a half-hour walk on a dirt road.
  • 10 minCarRented buggy from Vila dos Remédios, a 10-minute run. Taxis are also recommended.

Sources: Cacimba do Padre | Travel · Cacimba do Padre · Cacimba do Padre Beach, Brazil — Guide, Weather… · checked 25 Oct 2026

Where
-, Fernando de Noronha

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Questions and answers

How do I get to Praia da Cacimba do Padre from Vila dos Remédios?

Take the bus, a 15-minute ride, then walk about half an hour on a dirt road. A rented buggy takes about 10 minutes, and taxis are also recommended. The walk from Vila dos Remédios takes 45 minutes.

Is there a toilet at Praia da Cacimba do Padre?

No. The beach has no toilets. Its only services are stalls selling snacks and drinks.

Is Praia da Cacimba do Padre safe for children?

Keep young children well away from the water's edge. Strong rip currents run all year, and there is no lifeguard outside competition events.

Where can I park at Praia da Cacimba do Padre?

Parking is limited to small gravel lots near the beach access trails. Vehicles from off the island are not permitted.

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