Observe the sow of turtles on Sal Island

The snooant of turtles

To ensure the continuity of the species, turtles lay several eggs in the sand. After they get out of the eggs, the little turtles have to make the journey from the sand to the sea, to ensure their survival.

The passage through the beaches in Cape Verde is part of the life cycle of some Loggerhead turtles, who there find the ideal conditions to make their swand. Therefore, it is possible to see small (and large turtles) in Cape Verde at certain times of the year.

Like watching sharks, doing the same with turtles turns out to be a top experience on Sal Island

How to observe turtles and their soning on Salt Island?

The observation of turtles should be done in the company of biologists, in projects that contribute to the preservation of the species. The route often has to be done at night, and requires a walk of a few hours. The risk of not seeing anything also exists: the possibility of walking several hours this and still not finding turtles in the soning process.
However, when it is possible to witness sow is a fantastic moment with turtles approaching the coast and slowly choosing a place, laying their eggs, which are buried in the sand until they are ready to face the challenges that turtle life imposes.
An experience that allows you to see how simple and, simultaneously, fantastic nature is.

What care do you need to take when observing turtles?

It is important to make this trip with someone experienced and expert in this area (marine biologist), to indicate the path where there is greater probability of observation. In addition it will explain to you how the soning of turtles works, as well as the care to be taken.
Besides, there are things that are common sense. Avoid getting too close to the turtles and not picking them up.
Now that you know you can watch turtles on Sal Island, enjoy this fantastic experience.