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5000 Lovesick Turtles

We apolise about the overcrowded beaches. But try asking 5000 lovesick turtles to get a room.

The high season of East Timor's fabulous far eastern beaches starts in April.

Driven by a thing called love, Hawksbill and Green turtles paddle up our shores by the thousands.

If you are a diver, you'll see Mantle rays, Whale sharks, Dugongs, giant Groupers and if you're lucky, really lucky, another diver.

In April and may, you'll cross the migratory path of the Humpback leviathan.

In nine out of ten trips to Atauro Island, you'll be harangued by pesky dolphins & Pilot whales.

If you've had enough of marine life, you can always chill out at one of Dili's seaside bars and have a glass of 'Sex on the Beach'*.

Why should the turtles have all the fun?

*For the unitiated: 'Sex on the Beach' is a popular cocktail. It's a mixture of vodka, peach schnapps, cranberry juice and grapefruit juice; and is served with ice in a highball glass.