Hattes Beach

(Local Name: Plage les Hattes) Plage les Hattes is the most important single nesting site in the world for the giant leatherback turtles who come ashore to nest from April to July. During this peak season more than 200 leatherbacks come ashore in a single night. Their eggs hatch between July and September. This beach is also an important nesting site for green turtles. Olive ridley turtles and hawksbill turtles are occasional nesters. There's also a local museum with turtle information.