Located outside the Riu Funana and offers a unique insight into the battle to preserve the loggerhead turtle in Cape Verde. All the volunteers are tireless, informative and enthusiastic. One of the days I visited included the excavation of a nest and it was so nice to be able to be literally inches away from an animal you have just... More

We went to Sal and knew about the conservation that is being undertaken to save the turtles. Before going I emailed Jackie and she provided a quick response with items that they needed. We went on a trip with the rangers to patrol the beach and Janice was extremely knowledgable and gave us a fantastic insight into what the volunteers... More

We were staying 5 miles up the beach from a nesting site in Sal next to the Riu. We walked up the beach 6 times during our trip to visit the nests and see if they were hatching or being excavated. After many disappointing visits, we finally got to see some turtle action on our last day, which was lovely.... More

I went to Sal last July and I stayed at Riu Garopa. There I knew Turtle SOS and their important way to save both turtles and the whole ecosystem of Sal Island. I adopted a nest at the hatchery and talked to the rangers who patrolled it every day. They are all very friendly and very good at explaining people... More