Wildlife

Murdeira Bay

Murdeira, west coast

A calm, protected cove where turtles glide through crystal-clear water.

A marine reserve with some of the clearest water on the island. Snorkel gently — turtles, rays and tropical fish are frequent visitors.

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Eight kilometres of powder-white sand and turquoise shallows — the island's postcard-perfect shoreline.

Trade winds and warm water make this a world-famous kitesurfing playground.

Wade with harmless baby lemon sharks in ankle-deep, glass-clear shallows.

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