Travel Notes: Discovering Sea Turtles

Last Updated on 05/05/2026 by Marlene Marques

Some travelers think Sal Island is just a beach destination, ideal for spending hours in the sun or enjoying cocktails at the end of the day and into the night. But Sal is much more than that, and among the incredible experiences you can have, watching sea turtles hatch is one of them.

Sea Turtles experience: what you’ll hear in this episode

In this new episode of Travel Notes (aka Notas de Viagem), I take you to explore the incredible world of sea turtles in Sal and the NGO that works there to preserve this animal species.

You’ll find out how to have this incredible experience on Sal Island and several tips that will help you during your trip.

Get your headphones ready and come with me to Sal Island

This episode is ideal if you’re thinking of visiting Sal Island or if you’re interested in topics involving marine life or the preservation of marine ecosystems while traveling. You can listen to Travel Notes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast platform.

(See the video format on Spotify for English subtitles)

Now you! Have you ever visited Sal Island, or would you like to? Have you ever watched sea turtles hatch? Where? Share your travel experience in the comments!