10 Best Beaches to See Sea Turtles in The World

The sea turtle is a reptile most commonly known as the ‘Sea’s Lawnmower.’ They do this by maintaining a green diet and eating seagrass, which, in turn, prevents the seagrass from growing tall and hurting other marine animals. This flipper creature is among the few that have been on the earth for more than 220 million years, seeing different climate changes and sustaining throughout the various ages. If you want to spend a meaningful evening, by being enchanted by their simplistic nature, here are some of the sea turtle beaches all over the world.

11 miles to the south of San Juan Del Sur lies this magnificent domain of the sea turtles. Refugio De Vida Silvestre La Flor, more commonly known as Playa La Flor. This fascinating beach is attractive because of its swaying palm tree’s avenue or of its breaks. Playa La Flor is a 1 mile stretch to dedicated efforts of preserving wildlife and most interestingly it's also the scene of the night time “arribadas” or mass turtle hatchings. If you want to be encapsulated in this enchanting biological process of hatchings, Playa La Flor vows to leave you stunned. This turtle beach is home to almost twenty thousand olive Ridley turtles, a subspecies of sea turtles, it witnesses mass turtle hatchings after the 45-day rest period and their succession to break for the waters. The peak season for nesting is through August to September, whereas the hatchings happen from July to February. Visitors must make sure that they follow the turtle-watching etiquette, which includes, the prohibition of flash, avoid screaming or speaking too loudly, etc. Apart from this, the Playa La Flor is home to other mystic animals and reptiles, and you can witness the scuttling of crabs towards the north of the beach as well as a camp at the site of the hatchings for $25 a night. There is a turtle beach resort-Hotel Cash Oro that is situated about a block to the west of this plaza. It takes care of the excursions and informing you of the Ridley’s expansive lifestyle.

Almost half of the entire population of the green sea turtles in the Maldives lives in the Lhaviyani Atoll which further leads to most of them being found in and around Kuredu, Maldives. Kuredu is sprawling with seagrass and provides to the green sea turtles a perfect base area for foraging. Within just four hectares of seagrass, almost 78 green sea turtles were found. However, this abundant foraging area isn’t the only reason why sea turtles are found here. Kuredu also ensures proximity of resting places for the turtles as well. This perfect duo of - foraging and resting, make Kuredu a prime spot of sea green turtles. While these reptiles are abundant, the Kuredu Resort in the Maldives gives you a soul-enriching experience of being able to swim alongside these graceful and ancient reptiles. It allows you to snorkel over the trimmed seagrass and to flap along with these cute creatures. This resort is situated in the vicinity of long, white, sandy beaches and a beautiful lagoon. Being the only resort in the Lhaviyani Atoll, it sees an influx of tourists annually. Kuredu Resort also boasts of a wide variety of hospitality treats making it an ideal location for sea turtle lovers!

A fit to the phrase- This tropical Eye Candy is situated 40 minutes south of Playa da Carmel. Home to a mesmerizing cenote, this turtle sanctuary witnesses hundreds of baby sea turtles, minutes after they hatch, make their way, with their cute tiny flippers into the Carribean Sea under moonlit skies. This turtle beach experiences rough waves and is ideal for older kids and adults as it allows them to seek adventure through water sports. The turtle beach also provides for a donation entry fee. This is also a domain where you will find “help the turtle” camps, and you can contribute to preserving wildlife, especially these beautiful little creatures. Xcacel has a clear turtle beach that allows your vision to go forever and ever. However, with very limited facilities, resorts are often situated about a kilometer and a half away. Otherwise, this beach is only a quarter of an hour away from the heart of Cancun. Xcacel offers free parking; hence, you can even take your vehicle down the beach. If you’re walking to the beach, it is advised that you wear sturdy shoes, since the path can sometimes be very rocky. Volunteers at X’Cacel also experience the joy of watching sea turtles hatch. Become a part of this experience and give it to the world!

This Turtle beach at Oahu, Hawaii, is a paradise for both, humans and sea green turtles. Summer is the best time to be a part of this growing experience. Since summers have calmer waters, the sea turtle population prefers such temperate surroundings and is often spotted on the beach to sun themselves. Most tourists often miss Laniakea Beach because of no indication of the turtle beach. However, the turtle beach is a cute compact place where volunteers informed you about the safety and precaution rules. This turtle beach isn’t usually meant for swimming because of the great rocks and rough waves.

Visitors must keep in mind the following sea turtle etiquette before visiting this turtle beach in Oahu. You should stay about five yards away from sea turtles at all times. You should not try to touch the sea turtles since it is illegal and invasive. And lastly, don’t try to chase them, it often frightens them. You will find these creatures lazing off on the white sand on the shores. It is one of the most beautiful scenes to watch since most people don’t swim in the ocean here, there are plenty of these sea turtles wandering in and around the bay area. Apart from sea turtles, visitors also get to see other marine animals such as sea urchins, etc. Resorts are located within a 1-mile radius of this beach and allow visitors direct access to this turtle beach.

Welcome, to one of the 5th class municipalities in the province of Tawi-Tawi, Philippines. This Turtle island is home to some of the earth’s most ancient and regal creatures. These tadpoles shaped islands have a variety of eco-tourism strategies that allows sustainable tourism. These initiatives include turtle watching lounges, elevated wooden boardwalks, several wooden cottages, etc. This way the tourists can watch the hatching process, eggs and the reptiles resting without causing any harm or disturbing the natural process and aura. These facilities are being planned at Taganak, Bakkungan, and Baguan. The three of the six major islands that comprise Turtle Islands further help the societies maintain a certain level of sustainability and help them live a longer life. One of the ten remaining nesting sites in the world, this bunch of islands is a safe house as well a beautiful and serene destination serving multiple purposes of tourism, sustainability, and employment. This region is most commonly known as TIHA (Turtles Island Heritage protected Area) in and around the Philippines and Malaysia. Apart from serving as the main haven for these marine turtles they also home several avian species, coral species, marine flora, etc. Turtle Islands in the Philippines allow you to enjoy and forget about materialistic worries and immerse yourself in a world of pure bliss!

The global playground of our little flapping friends; Gili Islands in Indonesia prides itself on having nested one of the world’s most samaritan creatures. The Sea turtles found in Gili are scattered among the three islands which in its totality forms the entire domain. These include - Gili Air, Gili Meno, and Gili Trawangan. With each island bustling with tourism, this destination is a hub for nature-lovers. The islands ensure a trip back to the ages of bicycle-riding and pedestrian ridden roads. Often you will find yourself gaping at cidomos - or horse-driven carriages. This is the situation in Gili because of the law passed in an attempt to ban motor vehicles. It has abundant coral formations as well as a gaping variety of marine flora and fauna. Out of the three flourishing islands, Gili Meno has a turtle sanctuary as well as swimming beaches. With its idyllic, secluded white beaches, meno offers the turtle population a calmer atmosphere to grow and rest. The island also features a running meadow of seagrass in water, making it an ideal foraging ground for the sea turtles. All three islands that amalgamate to form the infamous - Gili Islands are full of tourists, resorts and entertaining activities.

An aerial view of the islands ensures how majestically beautiful the islands look as if they were a crown of white and pink islands. The life on this island is a life of both peace and prosperity which comes in plenty. The islands of Tikehau have been a source of constant amusement for divers since they experience and see a variety of marine life while diving and snorkelling. These include- manta rays, sea turtles, schools of barracudas, tuna, grey reef sharks, eagle rays and dolphins. You will find yourself immersed in a world of untouched and transparent marine experience. The island houses a variety of natural curiosities for the traveler to unravel. When visiting this island to spot hatching or see a sea turtle rest, one also finds in its vicinity amazing and archaic coral remnants lying on the white and pink sand beaches. Home to a breathtaking lagoon -Tikehau is situated approximately 340 kilometers northeast of Tahiti in the Tuamotu Island belt. This island is made up of 2 major islands and various islets. It allows you to pop open you are adventurous, alter ego and prompts you to explore its nitty-gritty. This French Polynesian destination is a proud parent to the green sea turtle population and other marine wildlife. Its magnanimous resorts allow you to relax in luxurious covers and its biodiversity helps you enrich your soul.

One of the most primal destinations for the loggerhead sea turtles, Zakynthos is a beauty sent from heaven. The Lagana's bay which lies towards the southernmost part of the island is a crucial destination. Here you can find some of the most important nesting turtle beaches for the loggerhead sea turtles in the Mediterranean. Several over four thousand loggerhead sea turtles have been pinned at the laguna bay, Zakynthos since 1982. The mild Mediterranean climate and plentiful winter rainfall allow for dense vegetation. This vegetation also includes tall seagrass, which has been made clear, is the prominent appetizer for the loggerhead sea turtles.

The bay of Laganas is also known for being the site of the very first national marine park and prime nesting area for the sea turtles in the Mediterranean. The greek islands' biggest superstars - the loggerhead sea turtles are a beautiful species that are in dire need of protection preservation. Hence, one must always remember to follow turtle etiquette and be considerate about the surroundings. Tourists must endeavor to preserve their heavenly abode by not littering the surroundings with single-use plastics or food materials. The famous island also proudly boasts of its superstar population by putting hoardings such as, ‘see turtles or your money back”.

From late May until late September, you can see a hustle-bustle of visitors and volunteers exchanging greetings and information about sea turtles at the Alagadi beach. This turtle beach is primary to a central 2000 specially protected area. Like other nesting turtle beaches, Alagadi closes its gates for visitors during the nesting season at night time. Hence, public visitors are not allowed to be a part of the hatching and nesting process. Bookings are made in advance to see female sea turtles covering up their nests. This observation is led by a team of skilled conservationists and researchers from Eastern Mediterranean University. The total distance between you and these magnificent creatures is a mere 1-kilo meter. Tourists usually get a blanket or warm clothes, even during summers, to nestle up among loved ones while watching this mesmerizing experience under the bright star sky. Watching the hatchings of turtles and their prime nesting localities is all a part of the “sea, sun and sand” experience. A total of five thousand visitors witness this process annually at the Alagadi beach in Cyprus. This sea turtle haven is a sustainable and wonderfully entertaining destination. It gives tourists immense pleasure to be a part of Cyprus.

If you land at any resort in Barbados in Carlisle Bay, you would know that there are two ways to explore the ocean succeeding in your day and vision. One where a small private boat would take you towards the shallow end of the ocean. Here you would spend time swimming along with mystical creatures- the sea turtles. Make sure you go at a suitable time, most often than not, you are more likely to see clumps of upside-down human heads than sea turtles. Hence, ensuring that you go early or at a suitable time provided by a well reputable guide. Since we’ve now established basic turtle etiquette, tourists must know that turtles are easily frightened by large groups of people trying to make contact. However, since Barbados is extremely crowded during peak seasons, one must pray for their luck to spot and swim with these magnificent creatures. The other part is to snorkel, and here you are taken to the deeper subsections, where you are subjected to the wreckage of ships and coral formations. Carlisle bay promises fun, excitement and most probable sighting of these wondering creatures.

Spotting sea turtles isn’t just an experience for your eyes; it alleviates modern-day problems by presenting to you something so natural yet so majestic. The sea turtles, however, are not in such great shape. Their population all over the world suffers a big blow due to the growing changes in climate, the condescending and careless nature of human beings. We, as a society that enjoys such delightful experiences, must make it an endeavor to preserve this species. Not only do sea turtles require our help they help us back indeed. The sea turtles have been on this earth longer than the human population as a whole. The descendants of Adam and eve, this mystical creature and the naive joy which they bring to us must be preserved and conserved at all costs. Only then will these turtle beaches and resorts feel extraordinary!