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Leao Beach

Fernando de Noronha, State of Pernambuco, Brazil
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Hong Kong, China
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38 reviews 38 reviews
19 attraction reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

One of the larger beaches of F.d.N. We saw a huge shark shortly after entering the water and snorkeling towards the closest island to the beach. It ended our bathing fun abruptly on that day but we went back after recovering from the shock a few days later.

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Madison, Wisconsin, United States
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

Water is too rough for swimming. Nice photo location. Need a ride, Although only 30 min walk from Pria do Sueste, it's tough in the sun.

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Jaboatão, Pernambuco, Brazil
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Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013

One of the most beautiful beaches that i've ever gone. I don't recommend to swim there if you aren't an expert swimmer. A brazilian project called TAMAR cares the turtles that go there to reproduce and you can even watch their birth in especific times.

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Rio de Janeiro, RJ
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52 reviews 52 reviews
42 attraction reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2013

You can have this beach on your own as not so many tourist come to this beach. Better to be seen on low tide so can see the combination of reefs, sands and the color of the water in one picture.

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Rio de Janeiro, RJ
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68 reviews 68 reviews
7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
81 helpful votes 81 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2013

We did some snorkel at the beach and enjoyed , need to walk to the beach and the way back is really tiring if you are not in great shape

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Palma de Mallorca
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25 reviews 25 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 December 2012

I walked here and it was worth the trip! Stunning Best at low tide when the reefs are exposed and in the little pools between reef and sand there are lots of little fish to be seen. Take what you need there is nothing there.

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Rio de Janeiro, RJ
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 October 2012

i can see why the turtles put their eggs in this beach, it was my favourite beach in Noronha, not only it`s so beautiful, but there`s almost anyone there, it`s like heaven and you`re all alone there

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Annandale, NJ
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24 reviews 24 reviews
9 attraction reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 October 2012

After Praia do Sancho, I think this is the second nicest beach on the island. Very picturesque and never crowded.

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Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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32 reviews 32 reviews
24 attraction reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 July 2012

As the other beqches are amazing, this one seems to be a normal one with a lot of black rocks, including the big one the should look like a sea lion. not my favorite;;

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Rio de Janeiro, RJ
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30 reviews 30 reviews
12 attraction reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2012

I think I was very luck the day I was there, we were the only couple, and the day was perfect. While we were snorkeling we sae turtles. The beach is perfect, the view with the rocks so close by is just relaxing.

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