when viewed from above, ilha das palmas appears in the shape of a chemistry beaker - the the broad north shore pinches inward on the sides before widening out again at the southern end.

the pinched-in areas form natural coves, which are excellent for tying up small boats.

these coves, the array of marine life - a variety of fish, crustaceans, mollusks, starfish, stingrays, eels, sea turtles, seaweed, the clear water with up to 16 meters of visibility, and the comfortable temperature at between 17º and 23º celsius, make palmas ideal for fishing and diving.