Sal Island: Sea Turtle Experience from Santa Maria

Join an exclusive experience for small groups to live a unique moment with the best atmosphere and respecting the guidelines of the Biodiversity Project biologists. Professional guides with knowledge and extensive experience, and volunteers in the turtle protection and preservation project. Enjoy the knowledge of a guide specialized in nature tours who will tell you everything about their evolution, characteristics, the historical relationship with turtles and interesting facts about turtles. The guides will ensure an ecological and environmentally conscious experience for the turtles and visitors. Sea turtle watching is a unique experience for all nature and wildlife lovers while visiting Cape Verde. By choosing Sal Experience, a local sustainable company, you will support our beach cleaning program and sea turtle preservation and protection efforts.

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• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Wear dark colored clothes and comfortable walking shoes.
• Expert guides who will offer you a unique and environmentally conscious experience for turtles and visitors alike.
• The observation of nesting depends on environmental factors and is not guaranteed. However, in the last 5 years, the success rate has been 100%.
• It is necessary to be physically fit to walk.
• We provide lights that allow you to take photos and make videos. Photos/videos with flash and white lights are not allowed.
• People under the effect of alcohol cannot participate in order not to disturb the natural habitat of sea turtles.
• To ensure a safe and respectful experience for both you and the turtles, remember to wear dark clothes and comfortable, closed shoes when observing them, especially at night. Why dark clothes? Light or bright colors can scare and disorient turtles, especially puppies. When wearing black, dark brown, dark green, dark blue, dark gray or other dark shades, it helps us minimize disturbances and mix with the environment.
• Thank you for choosing our turtle observation experience! To ensure the safety and well-being of the turtles, in accordance with the new guidelines of the Ministry of the Environment, the activity time is variable and can occur between 19:30 and 22:30 depending on the conditions of the day and the regulations. Transport time will be confirmed on the morning of the event day.
• Turtle experience is not recommended for people with reduced mobility and children under 3 years of age.
• Not recommended for people with nictophobia