The long, sandy beach is one of the two main sites for turtles on Principe. Three species of marine turtle – green, leatherback and hawksbill – visit the beach to lay their eggs, protected by the exemplary local conservation project whose rustic beach headquarters contains a small but enlightening museum. If in season, you might be lucky enough to watch turtles lay their eggs at night (November) or their hatchlings being released into the sea (February).
Highlights of São Tomé & Príncipe
Praia Grande
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