Praia Macaco
A secluded bay below Roça Belo Monte, where rainforest extends right down to the sand. Night turtle-watching tours are available during the nesting season.
Praia Macaco (Monkey Beach) lies not far south of Banana Beach, flanked by steep rainforest slopes and black rocky reefs. The sand is wider and sees fewer people than Banana Beach, making it good for quiet swimming and sunbathing. From November to February, green turtles, leatherbacks and hawksbills come ashore to nest, and the local conservation project Programa Tatô organizes night turtle-watching on some beaches. Reservations must be made in advance through your hotel. Always follow your guide and avoid white flashlights. The beach is about a 20-minute walk from Roça Belo Monte.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Roça Belo Monte
- Praia Banana
- Ilhéu Bom Bom
- Santo António
- Roça Sundy
- Roça Porto Real
- Roça Terreiro Velho
- Pico Papagaio