Investing Property in Cape Verde
Cape Verde is located off the coast of Senegal approximately 400 miles distance and made up of 10 small beautiful islands scattered in the North Atlantic Ocean. Although there is some tourism on the islands, it is quite limited but that is expected to change as the government plans to promote the islands as a tourist destination. As Cape Verde becomes increasingly popular it also becomes more attractive as a destination for property investment.
The summer months of July and October are a good time to take a trip to the islands as the weather is warm and the winds are milder. The islands provide an interesting mix of Portuguese traditions, African scenery and European architecture. This combination provides a uniqueness that will appeal to all types of visitors. The wonderful scenery will vary from each island with some flat and desert-like while others are volcanic and mountainous; what they have in common are that they all offer outstanding coastlines.
The largest island is Santiago, also one of the most popular islands to visit as nearly half of Cape Verde’s population live there. This island has a great energy and exciting atmosphere. The island’s landscape is interesting to say the least offering deep valley, a coast of black reefs and sandy beaches and mountains.
The islands offer the perfect opportunity for divers as there are shipwrecks on the ocean floor to explore and the winds are ideal to windsurf. The locals adore music and there are many festivals held on the islands and live music to be found in the bars, restaurants and cafes.
Some of the most popular attractions to visit are the salt mines in Sal located inside an inactive volcano, the volcanic peak of Fogo with frozen lava running down its sides and the beaches of Sal and Boa Vista are stunning. As with any island destination, water activities are easy to find, surfing, water-skiing and scuba diving can be booked at most hotels or if you like a more relaxed approach, just chill out at a beachside bar and try the local rum.
From Europe, airlines have already established direct flights to Cape Verde, opening up the islands to international travellers and this will greatly assist its progression as a tourist destination and making a Cape Verde property investment a good choice.
Due to its natural beauty, friendly people and expected rising economy, the islands are attracting interest from investors. Interest is coming from all areas, retirees looking for a place in the sun to spend their ‘lazy’ years, corporations in search for new destinations for development and couples wanting a holiday home are coming to the islands to see for themselves what attractions it has to offer. If you are interested in aproperty investment on the islands, you should go there yourself and have a look? Flights from Europe to Cape Verde are not that expensive, if you are interested of this area book yourself a flight and explore the islands.
Those interested in investing in a foreign country are advised to visit the destination themselves to familiarize themselves with the culture, traditions and meet some of the local people. Everyone has different expectations and standards and should experience a potential investment area firsthand. Combine your research with a holiday! Once you return home and decide that your idea is feasible, then plan to go again to find an area you want to live in and get to know the local people. Meet the local business people in the area and start to make some contacts and friends.
Compared to the rest of Europe, Cape Verde properties are inexpensive, you can even find beach front properties still reasonably priced. This gives investors the opportunity to establish a new business on the islands in expectation of the increase in tourism levels. At this time the islands are not ready for thousands of tourists and the opportunities are there for the picking. When you consider the low airfares, direct flights to the islands and the amazing landscape the islands have to offer, it becomes obvious why Cape Verde is an excellent investment choice for both individuals and corporations.
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