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Fernando de Noronha

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Renata

Noronha archipelago consists of 21 pristine islands, ragged tips of the mid-Atlantic ridge 172 miles from the coast. Only the main island is inhabited, every nook a masterpiece of blue sea, pale sand and black rock. It was once a prison, then later a military base during the Second World War, and the crumbled remains of forts are sprinkled on its cliff tops. See location here.

The Two Brothers

The island is popular with honeymooners and its proximity to Natal and Recife.

Visitor numbers are restricted and a daily tax imposed, so that the smitten are not tempted to stay permanently. This is why Noronha’s beaches, some of Brazil’s best, still feel wild and desolate. Time dissipates in the foam as you stroll down long, quiet stretches, past rock pools and magnificent volcanic stacks gleaming with sea spray. Most of the time you’ll see no one else but the odd surfer.

The best LGBTQIA friendly beaches in Brazil.

Posted on September 8, 2015 by Renata

Summer has not even arrived and temperatures are throughout Brazil already hiting around 95 degrees. Predictions are that the temperature is maintained over the next six months. With a coastline of 4603 miles washed by the Atlantic, the country has a plethora of beaches for those seeking to refresh from heat; although not all of them have a good acceptance of the gay community. To facilitate ‘the road to perdition‘, we list the five most LGBTQIA friendly beaches of Brazil.

Ipanema – Rio de Janeiro – Rio de Janeiro state

Immortalized by Vinicius de Moraes song and Tom Jobim, The Girl from Ipanema, the beach is one of the postcards of the city. Inviting at all times. Whether to enjoy the sea, take a walk or ride the bike path. In 2009, Rio de Janeiro was considered the best LGBTQIA destination in the world. Ipanema beach, especially Posto 9, is where freedom reigns.