Excellent Properties in Cape Verde!
The Republic of Cape Verde (or Cabo Verde, as the Portuguese call it) is found on an archipelago off the west coast of Africa, in the Macaronesian ecoregion of the Northern Atlantic Ocean. They were not discovered until the Portuguese happened upon them in the fifteenth century; before that, they had remained uninhabited.
Right now, Cape Verde property is definitely one of the hottest international real estate investments. There are several regions within Cape Verde that could be attractive places for the real estate speculator to look.
Sal is one of the islands that make up Cape Verde. In 2004, there were only about 1,000 visitors from the UK to the island of Sal, but since then tourism on Sal has exploded. Most of the properties on Sal have been recently built, and the hotels on Sal all have very modern amenities and most have five-star ratings. If you want a change of scene, the island of Boa is very accessible, with only a fifteen minute flight to endure. There are eight other islands that are just about as easy to reach from Sal, if you use boat or plane. Because of this central location, Sal properties offer both the promise of investment value growth as well as high volume on rental income.
The capital of Sal is Santa Maria, which is about fifteen minutes away from the international airport by car. It is the third largest town in all of Cape Verde. The beaches of Santa Maria are second to none throughout the world. Fine white sand lines the shores here, which means that if you buy some of this Cape Verde property in Santa Maria, you will be purchasing a piece of real paradise. There are also a number of cute fishing villages up and down the coast, and their catches fill the local fish restaurants, leading to a diet that is one of the healthiest in the whole world. The lifestyle is very calm and laid back, and there is just about any activity to entertain the busiest tourist. Just to the south of Santa Maria is a beautiful cape featuring an old lighthouse that is still around, giving stunning views.
The island of Sao Vicente is another attractive site for real estate investors to look for Cape Verde property. There are about 70,000 residents in the largest town on the island, Mindelo. For most of its history, Mindelo has gotten most of its fame from its role as a refueling stop for British ships. Sao Vicente is the second most populous of the Cape Verde archipelago, and its primary industries are tourism and fishing. The island takes up about 230 square kilometers, and has a generally rectangular shape.
The island of Boa Vista offers a calm and attractive location for the real estate investor or the casual renter, so no matter what your interest is in Cape Verde property, Boa Vista could be the right place for you. The primary industries are tourism and date farming. Most of the island is quite flat and has lush plant life. Monte Estancia, at about 387 meters, is the highest point on the island.