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May 19, 2024

　　Between 8am and 1.30pm it's possible to enjoy the magical bay (the OR1 fee is payable at the Ras Al Jinz Reserve visitors centre) without an escort. Throughout the day it's often possible to spot turtles between the waves, waiting for nightfall before approaching the beach.

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