Praia de Forte is an enchanting little beach community turned eco-tourism haven. With gorgeous beaches, crystal clear water, a small turtle sanctuary, plenty of shops and restaurants, visitors to this tropical paradise find themselves returning again and again. Praia Do Forte is serene and sophisticated with its tourist district built around a strip of high-end restaurants and boutiques with many miles of white sand beaches trimmed with coconut trees and dotted with tiny huts. What really makes these beaches special is the high reef that stretches from the shore some 150 feet out into the ocean. At low tide, the receding water exposes the top of the reef, creating numerous tide pools teeming with colourful fish. Wandering around you may come across curious monkeys hanging out in trees, or a friendly coconut vendor and his donkey who carries chilled coconuts on its back. The pace of life is slow, relaxed and carefree in Praia Do Forte.