🕓Sal Island: Sea Turtle Watching Experience from Santa Maria

Experience one of the most extraordinary wildlife encounters in Cape Verde on this responsible sea turtle watching eco-tour from Santa Maria.Every year between July and October, thousands of loggerhead sea turtles return to Sal Island’s protected beaches to lay their eggs. Cape Verde is one of the world’s most important nesting sites for this remarkable species, making this a truly unique opportunity to witness a natural event that few travellers ever experience.After pickup from your accommodation in Santa Maria, travel with your guide to one of the island’s nesting beaches. Along the way, learn about the life cycle of loggerhead turtles, local conservation projects, and the efforts being made to protect these endangered animals.Upon arrival, follow your guide across the beach under the stars while respecting strict conservation guidelines designed to minimise disturbance to the turtles. If conditions are favourable, you may witness a female turtle emerging from the ocean, digging her nest, laying her eggs, and returning to the sea.This experience is conducted with great respect for wildlife. Small groups, controlled observation distances, and conservation-friendly lighting allow visitors to enjoy this unforgettable encounter while helping to protect the turtles and their habitat.Because this is a genuine wildlife experience, every tour is different. However, our experienced guides carefully monitor nesting activity to maximise observation opportunities throughout the season.After an unforgettable evening learning about one of Cape Verde’s greatest natural treasures, return comfortably to your accommodation in Santa Maria.