Turtle Watching
Witness nesting turtles on the beach
Join us for the most awaited moment of the year and witness the nesting of sea turtles as they begin a new life cycle for their hatchlings. At night time you'll walk on the beach accommpanied by experienced guides and biologists. They will tell you all about these marine creatures that symbolise our wonderful Boa Vista island. As soon as the turtle digged the hole in the sand and starts nesting, she goes in trance and you may get closer to watch her nest from closeby.
In the most remote East coast nature reserves, from July to October, we'll share this beautiful encounter with nature. An experience not to miss when visiting Cape Verde.
Included
Included on the tour:
☑️ Transportation with pick-up from the accommodation or meeting point in Sal Rei
☑️ Licensed tour guide
Excluded on the tour:
❌ Photography service
❗ Available from July 10 to October 31
❗ A good physical condition is required
❗ Might not be suitable for people with limited mobility
❗ Activity happens starts from 7pm
Prices per person
🎫 €65 (1 person)
🎫 €32 per child (from 4 -12)
Nesting Turtles in Cape Verde
Cape Verde, is one of the most important nesting grounds for loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta) in the world. Every year, between June and October, thousands of female turtles return to the beaches of islands like Boa Vista, Sal, and Maio to lay their eggs.
They dig deep holes in the sand, and lay around 80 to 100 eggs. After two months, tiny hatchlings break through the sand and make their way to the ocean, guided by the moonlight.
Cape Verde is one of the top nesting spots in the world for these turtles. But they face many risks—from pollution and construction to illegal hunting. Thankfully, local groups and volunteers work hard to protect them, and visitors can even join turtle walks or help release hatchlings.