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Santa Maria, Cape Verde
Santa Maria (Portuguese for Saint Mary) is the small fishing town situated in the southern part of the island municipality of Sal, Cape Verde. The town is the third largest city in Cape Verde and is one of the few cities in Cape Verde that it is larger than the island or the municipal capital. The is located about 12 km south of Mindelo, the island capital and is the southernmost point of the road linking north to Espargos. The town also serves ferry routes with its harbor and its port to the islands of São Vicente (Mindelo), São Nicolau (Tarrafal), Boa Vista (Sal Rei) and Santiago (Tarrafal/Praia?). The GDP and the living standards are one of the highest in Cape Verde.
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| Sal, Casa Cruzeiro do Sul |
€380,000 |
| A luxury 3 bed Villa with it's own swimming pool on the beach, "Casa Cruzeiro do Sul" truely has it all. This off-plan villa is located in Palmeira on the Island of Sal. It heads a new development of smaller houses which will give the area a sense of community and style. A gated driveway leads to a massive 143m2 garden area that includes a 20m2 free form swimming pool. All 3 double bedrooms measure a minimum of 13m2 each, and all have their own en-suit bathroom. The main living area is of open-plan design, giving extra flexibilty and sense of space. This is furhter inhanced by the tall beamed ceiling. The main living area will cover 47.6m2 which will include a dining area, kitchen and lounge. A large veranda overlooks the swimming pool with views of the sea behind. This property will mean the buyer has all the advantages of an off-plan development with the increase in capital gains while the project takes shape, while enjoying all the luxury of the finest holiday home once the building is completed. Most properties offered on Sal are new build apartments. So if you are looking for an off-plan luxury villa we will be happy to arrange a viewing with the developer. |
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| Sal, PARADISE BEACH 4* RESORT |
€100,000 |
| The Paradise Beach 4* resort is situated in the Bay of Algodoeiro on the island of Sal, Cape Verde. In a superb location, it is only 10 minutes from Sal International Airport and just 10 minutes from the town and tourist resort of Santa Maria. Paradise Beach offers the opportunity of luxurious living in a secure, landscaped environment beside beautiful sandy beaches the beach is literally a stone’s throw away! Adjacent to the resort is a proposed new Golf Club. The resort covers an area of 120,000 sq metres offering an ideal setting in which to live providing 24 hour security giving you ‘peace of mind’. The development will comprise of apartments, semi detached beach villas and exclusive detached villas priced from 100,000 euros to 600,000 euros and are a perfect base for families wanting the most of the beach, tennis and fitness facilities on site not to mention the restaurant and bars. All properties will be built to the highest standards catering for every comfort and convenience. In the centre of the resort, you will find a luxury boutique style hotel. The luxurious 30 suite hotel is the focal point of the Paradise Beach resort, which will offer first class facilities including restaurant, bars and conference centre. |
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| Sal, Vila Verde Resort |
€100,000 |
| Vila Verde Resort, on Sal Island. This 45 hectares resort offers the market a product mix consisting of 90 villas, 200 townhouses, 940 apartments, leisure areas, entertainment facilities, commercial spaces and a fully infrastructured hotel plot. This high quality development is being offered by Tecnicil, one of the largest developers in the Cape Verde islands. Only selected UK companies are able to offer these properties for sale. There are a limited number of Villas and Townhouses available, so to make a reservation fill in the form advising us that you are interested in placing a reservation. Property enquiries will be handled on a 'first come, first served' basis. Properties can be reserved by placing a £2,000 deposit payment, which will be held in an escrow account by John Howell UK (Solicitors). |
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| Sal, Djadsal Moradias Complex & Aqua Park Phase2 |
€95,000 |
| This excellent development is being offered by a large Italian company called Turinvest Holding SA. They are actually a group of companies which specialise in development and then rental (package tours) of apartments. This complex is about 300 metres from the beach and 700 metres to the town centre. It has a large Aqua Park being built next door which will have lots of sporting facilities including tennis, volleyball, football plus a business centre, casino, bars and disco. |
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| Sal, "Ilha do Fogo" Santa Maria |
€87,000 - €148,000 |
| Escape to Cape Verde are working exclusively with the leading Italian developer ADA Services which belong to the Domina Group. This major Italian Hotel owner is internationally renowned for many tourist resorts including Coral Bay in Sharm el Sheik. They have professional partnerships in Sal for more than 10 years. "Ilha do Fogo" is a development of apartments and commercial units with a truly unrivaled location - 50m from Santa Maria's main square and 50m from the fantastic sandy beach. Those apartments facing the beach have an unobstructed sea view (apartments 1/7, 1/8, 2/6) while those to the side should have partial sea views from their balconies (1/4, 1/5, 1/6, 2/2, 2/3, 2/4, 2/5). All apartments will be able to enjoy the culture and characteristics that are on offer in the heart of Santa Maria. There is one large studio apartment available (2/5) on the second floor with a large balcony, with all the others being either 1 or 2 bedrooms ranging from 40.69m2 to 79.37m2. Each will be finished to the highest standard with documentation available highlighting the materials to be used. The building is designed by the same architect that worked on the prestigious Port Antigo I and II projects being completed in Santa Maria. (A one bedroom apartment in the latter is marketed at 140.000 Euros). The first floor comprises of only 5 apartments (4 one bedroom and 1 two bedroom units all with balconies/verandas) and 5 offices. The second floor is made up of 7 apartments (1 studio, 4 one bedroom and 2 two bedroom units, again all with balconies/verandas). We have inspected the location where the property will be built and the future plans for developments in the area. Access to the beach and a wind surfing club is planned on this beach area so views should not be hindered by any future projects. If you've seen "A Place in the Sun" when they went to Cape Verde the house on the beach-front at Sal with the hammocks is next to this development. The project will be started in June/July 2005 and finished in December 2006. We estimate that these properties will see a 40% increase within this time. |
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| Sal, Condominio Cabocan |
€85,000 |
| 6 apartments of around 50 mqs. and two apartments of around 75 square meters. The buildings are currently under construction. The work will finish within next June 2006. All the apartments are sold fully furnished. The building is found to around 300 meters from the beach of Saint Maria in a near area to the tourist villages. |
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| Sal, Praia de Nato |
€79,900 - €159,900 |
| "Praia de Neto" has everything you could hope for if you are looking to combine a fantastic holiday home with the best rock-solid investment. These individually designed houses are on two floors with guaranteed unobstructed sea views a mere 100 metres from the sea. This unique development is the only one on Sal that offers a complex of new build houses. Situated in the town of Palmeira, this area is less touristy than Santa Maria, but still within easy reach of all the interesting places to visit on Sal. The Oasis at Fontona is within walking distance and Palmeira itself has the potential as a boating haven with yachts moored off it's beach. The area in front of the development has a safe but rugged beach with a sandy beach a short distance away in Palmeira. At present only no.5 is due for completion at the end of 2005. Phase II has just been released with the prices (amazingly!) staying the same as phase I, so we believe that this complex is one of the best value for money projects on the Island. The second phase is made up of 10 two bedroom homes (no.s 6-9 and 11-16) and a larger property no.10 (please see floor plans above). Construction will take between 15-18 months with each house having it's own garden, patio area, open plan living area and two bedrooms. Each house is ideal to rent and the Developer has already set up a company to deal with the letting's and management of the development. The payment plan is as follows: 2,000 Euros to reserve 18,000 Euros on the start of the construction (est Oct 2005) 20,000 Euros on construction of the floor (6 months) 20,000 Euros on construction of the roof (5 months) 20,000 Euros on completion (6 months) |
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| Sal, Residence Polaris |
From €66,000 |
| This property is located in a new residencial area, second line from the beach, at about 600meres from the center of town and near the windsurf facilities. The construction will begin on September/October '05 and completion is estimated by December '06. |
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| Sal, Bella Vista |
€65,000 |
| Newly refurnished spacious 1 bedroom duplex appartment (on 2 floor: 1st and attic) 60 square metres (living area) with wall about 70m. First floor features a living room and kitchen , bathroom Attic: large bedroom, bathroom and can easily can sleep 4 people (includes sofa bed). Ideally situated just 300 metres from the beach and 200m to the town. Furniture is included in the price. |
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| Sal, Residencia Joia |
€64,000 |
| These apartments are in an excellent location in Santa Maria, Sal, being both close to the town centre and the beach. They will be built to a very high standard and finish. The developer has 7 years of history developing in the Cape Verde Islands with numerous previous projects having been completed. |
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| Sal, White sands development |
€59,999 |
| 31 Deluxe Apartments comprising of 8 x 1 bed penthouse apartments with sea views, 19 x 1 bed apartments and 4 studio apartments. All have balconies.Located 400m from the beach Ideal as a holiday let Sal attracts tourists from South Africa, Senegal, Italy, Germany, France, Holland and shortly UK and Ireland. Low community fees. Friendly local population. Excellent all year round weather. Excellent conditions for many water sports. Windsurfing, fishing and diving are available. Fit outs for the apartments can be arranged if required. |
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| Sal, Ca Lopez |
€49,900 |
| Fantastic studio apartment - last one remaining. Apartment 'C' Ground Floor. Within 300 metres of the beautiful beach of Santa Maria and 500 metres of the town square at Santa maria. Excellent location and price - only Euro 49,900. Excellent rental potential. This property is already built and can start to be rented out immediately. |
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| Sal, Residence Bouganville |
From €48,000 |
| Residence Bouganville will stand some 150 metres from the beautiful beaches of Santa Maria and a short distance from the centre of town. The property is comprised of 11 two-room apartments of various sizes within a truly interesting residential context. |
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| Sal, Estrela do Sul |
€47,200 - €75,000 |
| Due for completion in March 2006 "Estrela do Sul" is being built in a fantastic location to the very far end of the residential area on Santa Maria. It's 350 metres from the beach and is situated next to the conservation area where further building is prohibited. So fantastic views (and prices) are guaranteed!! This development of 12 quality apartments would suit an investment buyer or holiday home seeker. Prices start from only 41,000 Euros and our property partner dealing with this development in Santa Maria is also the largest independent letting agent on Sal. So the demand for these to be let on an on going basis will be extremely high. These apartments are a mix of studios and one bedroom apartments, however adjoining units can be combined resulting in a spacious 2 bedroom apartment. Each apartment is to be built to the highest specifications with Aluminium fittings for windows and doors, ceramic floors and all materials coming from Europe. As construction is 50% complete you can purchase a property which will be completed before the majority of other projects and hence obtain a healthy rental income form day one. Please contact us for the up to date payment structure on this development. At the offset we only need a 2000 Euros reservation fee. As demand for these are extremely high due to it's location and early completion date we would suggest contacting us immediately for further details as we believe these will all be sold by the end of August 2005. |
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| Sal, Crista De Onda |
From €43,000 |
| To east of Saint Maria, around 250 meters from the beach and around 900 meters from the center of Saint Maria, is a building called "CRISTA DE ONDA". It is composed of 12 apartments in total. The area will boast a new square with bars and restaurants called Santa Maria square. Crista de Onda is both close to the square and the beach. The construction will be finished by October 2005. |
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| Sal, Vento Em Popa |
€42,000 |
| The studio apartment N.2 is priced at 42.000euro (36 mqs. inside area + 12 of garden). The studio apartment N.3 is priced at 45.000euro and the dimensions are: 36 mqs. inside area + 70 for the garden area. Prices do not include furnishing. furnishment cost is estimated at 4.000euros. The building is in the phase of construction and due to be finished in November. It is being built to a very high standard. The property is located 250 meters from the beach in a new residential area of SantaMaria. This area, within two or three years will be the most popular in SantaMaria. In 2006 a small business center with 20 shops and 40 apartments is due for construction close to the hotel Albatros. The apartments consist of a kitchen, bedroom, bath and two balconies. |
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| Sal, Oásis Palmeira |
From €39,000 |
| Oásis Palmeira enjoys a strategic position, about 200 metres from the white beaches of Santa Maria and just a short walk from the centre of town. The residential complex is formed by twin buildings, each with three storeys plus attic, for a total of 16 two-room and 12 one-room apartments. |
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| Sal, Almeida |
€36,000 |
| This excellent new development will be located in the new residential area of the Town of Santa Maria, near the new Santa Maria square which will feature many new restaurants and bars. The apartments will feature: Studios, One bedroom, Two bedrooms and Attic apartments. The construction will start in the Summer of 2005. These apartments are fantastically priced and in a superb location, being only 5 minutes from the centre of the old town, located near to the new Santa Maria Square and being only 100 metres from the beach! |
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| Sal, Tropical Resort |
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| Tropical Resort is to be built as part of a large-scale project that includes a water park with tennis courts, football pitches, beach volley courts, basketball courts, swimming pools, open-air theatre, restaurant, congress centre, casino and much, much more. All this just 200 metres from the beaches of Santa Maria and a short distance from the centre of town. |
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The Cape Verde Islands
- offer outstanding Investment Potential.Cape
Verde - Cape Verdi - Cape Verdi Islands - The Cape Verde Islands offer a potential
investor an amazing opportunity to invest early in a truly virgin property
investment market. Investors in Cape Verde can purchase beautiful beach front
real estate property at prices simply unobtainable in most other locations.
To the home-buyer or buyers looking for a holiday home, Cape Verde also called
(Cabo Verde/Cape Verdi) offers the ability to purchase luxury property that
may otherwise be beyond their financial means, to the property investor. The
Cape Verde Islands property market is a prospect like no other.
This site provides you with access to all the information you need to know
about Cape Verde. The 'Property for sale in The Cape Verde Islands section
lists the current real estate for sale on the Cape Verde Islands. The 'Investment
Property Cape Verde' section looks at the investment potential of Cape Verde,
within the investment section you can also see details of our current off
plan property and view detailed investor reports. The guide to The Cape Verde
Islands, provides a guide to the islands of Cape/Cabo Verde/Cape Verdi Islands.
Cape Verde Property for sale
The Cape Verde Islands Property section provides a list of our property for
sale in Cape Verde, here you can view pictures of the new developments and
off plan property in Cape Verde.
A look at why Cape Verde has become one of the world's hottest locations for
property investment.
Travel journalists are speculating that the Cape Verde islands could be the
next tourist hotspot in 2006. Have you been there already? Where would you
head for? Share your ideas!
Sumit Bose reported reported for the BBC giving another
Holiday first, the mysterious Cape Verde islands.

The next tourist hotspot?
In 2004, only about a thousand British tourists visited the Cape Verdi Islands,
but they're set to be one of the top destinations for 2006. Sumit visited
three of the more easily accessible islands in the group - nearly all can
be reached by ferry or by air within an hour or so. An air pass from Cape
Verde airlines offers a great way to island-hop. Sumit landed at Praia, the
capital of the archipelago on the island of Santiago. Although the domestic
flights in Cape Verde are very efficient, there's a tendency for the airline
to overbook. So, unless you confirm and re-confirm, you may find that you
have a ticket for a plane that you can't get on.
Air pass: £120 for two flights
Praia
Sumit found Praia in the Cape Verdi Islands very busy. At the working port,
it was fish market day and the boats had come in, with a wide assortment of
fish for sale. The fresh tuna was very cheap, at about £1.35 for a kilo.
He explored the fresh produce market, referred to as the Plateau, where all
the produce sold is grown on the island. From there, he took a trip to the
old town, or cidada velha, in an alugar, the cheapest form of local transport.
It cost him about 50p for a half-hour journey.
The islands were uninhabited until discovered in the 15th century and settled
by the Portuguese. By the 1600s they'd become a big staging post for trade
across the Atlantic, in fish, sugar, salt and slaves. Slavery brought wealth
to Santiago and that made it very desirable for the other European empires.
The French, the Spanish and even the English all had a go at conquering the
islands and that's why the Portuguese built S_Filipe fort to try and repel
the enemies.
Santo Antao
Sumit left Port Mindelo and caught a ferry to the island of Santo Antao
in the Cape Verde islands, popular for its walking. Local tour guides and
accommodation can easily be arranged on the island. Sumit's guide took him
up into the mountains. As the road climbed higher and higher, forest plantations
began to fill the higher valleys and there was a chill in the air. As Sumit
gazed down into the plunging Ribeira Grande, he witnessed breathtaking drops
on either side. Pinnacles, cliffs and double bends around spires of rock mark
the descent to the verdant side of island. This took them to the village of
Cha De Igreja, where they stayed overnight in a family house.The Rodriguez
family have been opening up their home to tourists since 2002 and it offers
a great way to experience Cape Verdean life in the Cape Verde Islands.
Ferry to Santo Antao: £7.50
Great for water sports
Sumit took one of the timely ferries back to the island of Sal. Hotel Morabeza
was built in 1960s as a private house for a Belgian couple who had fallen
in love with the island. It_s now a small hotel run by their granddaughter.
But an ambitious hotel construction programme has begun right across the island.
Santa Maria beach is beautiful, offering 7.24km (4.5 miles) of beautiful golden
white sand. It's also great for water sports, such as kite surfing and wind
surfing.
Kite surfing lesson: £31 per hour
In summary...
It's worth remembering that in the Cape Verde islands it is still a developing
nation and so there can be some problems with transport. But the diversity
of the islands is very appealing - you can choose between beach, cultural
or walking holidays, and the country is welcoming tourism, which, if developed
responsibly, can only be a good thing.
Have you been to Cape Verde? If you have, we'd love to hear what you thought
of it, and where you went.
Have your say...
YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS - Feedback from
you...........
Attractions - The Cape Verde Islands
Alexandria from Providence, RI, USA writes: it's a paradise that's hidden
in the Atlantic Ocean. The people are friendly; each island has diverse regions
and the climate is wonderful year-round. You can hike or surf on any island
while enjoying great cuisine overlooking a captivating and mesmerising country.
Remember that there are ten islands to be explored and some are still not
developed for tourism. Always book your accommodation before island-hopping
unless you have friends and family there.
Attractions - The Cape Verde Islands Cape
Verde paradise, Island of Sal
David from Whitefield, Manchester writes: I went to Cape Verde in July 2005
after my parents went there and recommended it. I did a lot of research before
going but I wasn't prepared for the beauty of the place. I went to Sal and
Boa Vista islands. Sal beaches are simply stunning! I enjoyed snorkelling
(actually taking the fish we caught to restaurants and they were more than
happy to cook it for us), diving, and big fish fishing (like Tuna). Sal is
very flat but excellent, with lots of various activities to stop anyone from
getting bored. The people are very friendly and easy to mix with. It's very
safe with virtually no stealing and no violence. The food is superb and fresh,
especially if you like seafood. Property development is the main investment
drive and I managed to acquire a few for myself. I'd recommend people invest
in property in Sal or Boa Vista. One friendly website is capeverdepeoperty.co.uk.
It was one of the best holidays I've had in a long time. My number one holiday
destination and I'll be going back in February 2006 for some surfing!
General - The Cape Verde Islands
Gary from Bristol writes: I've lived and worked in the Cape Verde islands
for the past five years. The tv report showed only a small percentage of the
fantastic lifestyle available on these islands. Whilst the report showed three
islands, there are another five at least to view. The people are some of the
friendliest in the world and although the food may not be to everyone's taste,
the local culinary delights are worth trying. All islands have their own personalities
and anyone going to Cape Verde should try to visit the main islands of Santiago,
Sao Vicente and Boa Vista. Learn some Portuguese or better still try Creolu,
which is what the locals speak. Not too many people speak English, although
they do understand much more. Most hotels are only around a three-star European
level but that adds to the charm. Enjoy a good time in Cape Verde.
Attractions - Cape Verde beaches
Ed from London writes: I went to Cabo Verde in June 2005. The weather was
hot and sunny every day, and the sun is very, very strong! I met a local in
Sal, who showed me the island. There are 20 miles of beautiful beaches on
the east side, complety deserted. For the whole day all that came past was
one windsurfer. It felt like the whole world had disappeared! There is a beach
where turtles come up to lay eggs, and in the north of the island a natural
rocky pool where you can swim in clear water with colourful fish around your
feet. There are salt mines to visit in the north too. The island is very,
very dry. You have to hire a four-wheel drive car otherwise you'll be stuck
a soon a you come off the main roads. One bad point was the amount of people
trying to sell their wares to you, they could be very troublesome sometimes.
Attractions - Beaches and turtles in Cape
Verde
Fred from Llandrindod writes: Having visited the Cape Verde Islands in each
of the last three years, I didn't recognise them as I know them in your recent
report. They're not for the inexperienced traveller unless you want a beach
holiday in Sal. Away from the few major hotels almost no one speaks English
and some Portuguese is essential. I wouldn't recommend that inexperienced
travellers wander the markets or some areas of Praia and suggest that they
follow the advice of guide books. The best bits of the islands got left out.
You must visit the crater of Fogo and perhaps the best beach in the world
at Santa Monica on Boavista. Holidays in the Cape Verde Islands are likely
to appeal to the "green tourist" and the fact that this is one of
the best nesting areas in the world for loggerhead turtles will not be lost
on them. Don't necessarily expect hot water in accommodation away from the
main towns and just think what British Health and Safety regulations would
say about travelling miles on unsurfaced roads in the back of an alugar -
often an open truck!
Attractions - Sal The Cape Verde Islands
Martin from Santa Maria, Sal writes: I recommend the Cape Verde islands to
everyone. Sal is certainly the most developed in terms of tourism. I live
in Santa Maria on Sal where there's a variety of accomodation, from basic
to the brand new Rui-owned five-star hotel. There's one of the best beaches
I've seen. It's a water sports haven. The sea food is excellent. There are
some bars which make for a great evening's entertainment - one that springs
to mind is Tam Tam, run by a lovely Irish couple. For a day out, head towards
Pedra de Luma an amazing salt mine, visit Boa Vista by ferry (you can do day
trips) or go deep sea fishing. For hiking, head towards the island of Santo
Antao (you can fly for approx 160 Euro).To get to Cape Verde from the UK there
are a number of ways; via Lisbon using TAP (Air Portugal), via Gran Canaria
or with Ryan air to any major Italian city and then use Neos air (www.neosair.it)
to get to Sal. We hope there'll be direct flights from the UK soon.
Attractions - The Cape Verde Islands
Adam Caulfield from Leeds writes: my partner and I went to Cape Verde in June
2005 after researching the Islands in great depth. We gathered information
about the ten islands before deciding to explore Santiago and Sal. We arrived
in Sal and fell in love with it within the first few hours. The two main towns
are Santa Maria and Espargos. Espargos isn't touched by tourism and most of
the people can't speak English. It's quite a big town with very little to
do, although there are a number of excellent restaurants that are well worth
dining in. Santa Maria is the tourist town, if you can call it that. The square
is pretty with some good bars and places to eat. In the evening it comes to
life with people congregating in the hope of live music playing at one of
the adjacent bars. Often than not, they're not disappointed! Music plays a
huge part in Cape Verdean culture and it really is quite unique. We'd recommend
that you spend an evening or two in any local bar that has live music. The
rest of Santa Maria has a very strange look and feel to it. Many streets are
cobbled, while some are mere dirt tracks. Some buildings are modern and have
character, whilst others are in decay. That brings us to the beach. Awesome!
Beautiful white sand and aqua blue seas await you! Sea life is in abundance
as Cape Verde is one of the last places on earth that is under fished. If
you love water sports, then this is the place to be. There isn't much sightseeing
in Sal. It's a flat and barren island. However, the lagoon and salt mines
are sensational. Overall, Sal will please anybody looking for great weather,
fabulous beaches, great food, friendly people and plenty of water sports.
Santiago is very different. There aren't many nice beaches, Tarrafel being
the most popular and certainly the best. However, this beach is at the top
of the island and considering that Santiago is the largest Cape Verdean Island,
prepare yourself for a three-hour ride from Praia in a 4x4. Santiago is the
most African of all the islands. We found the capital, Praia, to be quite
dirty. Don't expect your creature comforts, you'll be lucky to find hot water
in most hotels. The nightlife in the Capital is good and we found some excellent
restaurants, serving mouth-watering dishes. There's certainly more to see
and do compared to Sal and there are a number of historical sites worth visiting.
There's an Old Portuguese fort in the old town and a number of churches dating
back to the height of the Portuguese empire. Further inland, the island is
very mountainous. For three months of the year, after the rainy season, the
valleys fill with water and areas become green and lush with all types of
fauna. We believe that Santiago is worth a visit, but in terms of tourism
it's several years behind Sal, even with the new airport that has just opened.
We'd encourage you to visit Cape Verde. There aren't many places around the
world that isn't touched by tourism. Cape Verde is probably one of the last.
Obviously this'll change in time, but for now it remains relatively untouched.
We plan to go back in May and try three other islands. We'll keep you posted.
Attractions - The Cape Verde Islands
Peter from London writes: I loved Cape Verde and Santa Maria, Cape Verde, went to all the islands. The
one that I found amazing is the Island of Boavista. There's a fantastic new
Italian hotel, everything you need and more, the beaches are the best in the
world. I've travelled quite a bit and never saw anything like it. This will
be the next paradise to be discovered by international tourism. So far the
Italians have kept this to themselves but those days are over, with tourists
flocking to the island from all over the world. Go see for yourself, you won't
be disappointed.
Attractions - Sal - The Cape Verde Islands
Sue from Kingston upon Thames writes: we have just returned from paradise!!
Being an undeveloped but emerging country at present, there's so much charm
it's untrue. This is the new Caribbean but a lot closer, with direct flights
starting in November 2006 from Birmingham and Gatwick, it's a sure bet that
this is the new destination for tourists and holidaymakers from the UK. Food,
people, beaches, salt mine, charm, scuba diving, wind surfing, surfing, golf
courses (being developed) etc. The list is too long. We stayed on the island
of Sal, which is beautiful, flat and sandy. There are other islands to explore,
they all offer different experiences and environments to suit all tastes.
Great for families or lone travellers, very safe. Not a vast amount of other
things to do at present, but time will change this. We enjoyed Santa Maria, Cape Verde and the charm it
offered just the way it was. It's well worth a visit and also an excellent
investment should you be wishing to purchase a property.
Cabo Verde - A haven for international property investorsCurrently it is
international property investors who are most excited about the possibilities
that Cape Verde property offers. Not for a long time has there been such an
exciting investment property opportunity. Cape Vede property development is
currently in its very early stages but now is the perfect time to invest in
property on the Cape Verde Islands with property prices at a low and the signs
are very positive that this market will grow at an incredible rate creating
a new international tourist destination and bringing property prices to a
level that is to be expected of such a destination.
For a potential property investor, Cape Verde property in Santa Maria, Cape Verde offers the perfect
opportunity to invest into a growing (emerging) property market very early
when property prices are at a low. The Cape Verde Islands are an area of stunning
natural beauty with beaches comparable to the Caribbean and offer an amazing
all year round climate making the area ideal for beach holidays.
In time, as Cape Verde becomes more well known and the development continues
as is planned providing a multitude of tourist facilities the area is sure
to become a popular tourist location providing the Cape Verde property investor
with a solid source of property rental clients for the "buy to let"
investment model. At the same time the price of beach front property in Cape
Verde will undoubtably appreciate quickly as demand for property in this growing
investment hotspot grows.
Existing Tourism A Positive Sign For InvestorsProperty investors who invest
in emerging markets are looking to find a balance between investing early,
purchasing property at the lowest possible prices and minimising risk. With
Cape Verde as is the case with many of the Worlds emerging markets, investment
strategies generally are to invest early and as the area becomes established
and demand for property and rental accomodation increases be perfectly positioned
to make substantial gains. With Cape Verde this is certainly the case and
although it is still a very early stage of development on the Islands and
property prices are still very competitive for the best locations, and with
developers still looking to secure beach front land for further large scale
development there are some very positive signs. For Islands with little infrastructure
currently in place there are strong indications of the tourism boom to come
shortly, this section is designed to give potential buyers a feel for the
current status of tourism on the Islands before looking to purchase a Cape
Verde property for investment.
Land for sale, Cape Verde - Plots Of Land For Development From Large Resorts
To Single Villas Land in Cape Verde is also an interesting proposition for
investors. Currently price per metre/acre is highly competitive. However the
price of each plot of land is set to dramatically increase as the various
developments progress and the supporting infrastructure changes are implemented.
It is recommended that people who are interested in investment in Cape Verde
land to purchase as soon as possible as the increasing demand is starting
to slowly elevate prices. We are in a position to offer land plots of varying
sizes to both buyers looking to build their own villa´s and also to
property developers looking to construct large resorts, we have access to
beach fron land on most Islands.
Cape Verde Real Estate Market Growth Indicators - the New Canary islandsThere
are many market growth indicators that suggest that the demand for Cape Verde
property is set to rise.
Described as the "New Canary Islands" many experts have been predicting
Cape Verde to be a major holiday destination for the UK and European markets.
However with the inclusion of the Cape Verde Islands in the recent broadcast
of BBC1's 'Holiday 2005' program the predictions are now begining to become
a certainty.
Already on the island of Sal is a large RIU all inclusive resort that is
proving popular already with rooms fully booked for a considerable period,
this is seen as a very positive sign of progress and a clear indication of
things to come, especially with the supporting infrastructure complete.
Currently travel times to Cape Verde from London are approx 7 hours, as you
have to travel via Lisbon, Portugal. However with the recent opening of the
Cape Verde International Airport in Praia on the island of Santiago direct
flights into Cape Verde from the UK are due to start from from October 2006
and will take around 5.5 hours.
Due to the explosion of tourism across Cape Verde, there will be massive
demand for Cape Verde property, this will be in the way of holiday homes,
rental accommodation and in addition retirement real estate.
Please read here for further economic growth factors that will impact the
Cape Verde property market.
Cape Verde Interactive
Cape Verde Property Investment Research
Look at some of the economic and natural reasons why Cape Verde is currently
one of the Worlds top investment hot-spots. Cape Verde property investment
has huge attraction for investors and here you can learn why.
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you wish to look for property and begin the search for your perfect International
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Favourite Cape Verde Property Searches Santa Maria, Cape Verde Most searches for Cape Verde property
are for the island of Sal which is home to the most active tourism at present.
The capital island of Santiago is popular with visitors researching the Cape
Verde islands. Other popular searches are for property opportunities on the
islands of Maio and Boa Vista.
Travel facts
Best time to go
October to June
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Approx flight time
7¾ hours flight from London to Sal, via Lisbon
Time difference
1 hour behind
Visa (with UK passport)
Required
Cape Verde Honorary Consul: Mr Joao Roberto, 18-20 Stanley Street Liverpool
L1 6AF. Tel: 0151 236 0206
Health risks
Typhoid, Hepatitis A and Diphtheria recommended. Tuberculosis, Hepatitis B
and Rabies sometimes recommended. Yellow Fever certificate may be required
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Currency
Cape Verde escudo
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Language
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