Cape Verde – Why Wouldn't You?:
Of course, it isn't for everybody. Not everyone needs to live on a tropical island just five hours from home. The idea of looking out of your brand new apartment or villa at miles of soft white beach snuggling under the swell and fall of the azure blue waters of the ocean.
But for those who feel that such a dream is for them, a Cape Verde property is almost certainly just what they are looking for. Why? Put simply, the collection of Cape Verde properties lies nestled amongst natural reserves in an archipelago lying just 500 kilometres off the west coast of Africa, and just five hours from London. These astonishing islands are on the same longitude as the Caribbean, and have been dubbed the 'new Canary Islands'.
Every Cape Verde property has been lovingly designed by one of the local Cape Verde developers, to ensure that all Cape Verde properties are built not only to an exceptionally high standard, but blend in perfectly with the surroundings and existing architecture.
The islands of Cape Verde are like drops of paradise which have fallen into waters previously the home to turtles and whales. Truly, a Cape Verde property is like stepping back in time, without any reduction in the quality of the modern conveniences which we take so much for granted. indeed, all Cape Verde properties not only have every convenience you could wish for, but with shops, leisure facilities, and entertainment complex and communal areas, quite aside from the charms of the local towns, the beauty of the beaches and the excitement from being able to explore the clutter of islands surrounding you, convenience is no longer a luxury – in fact, luxury has now become the convenience for every owner of, and resident of, a Cape Verde property.
The capital of Cape Verde is Praia, so called because of the plateau on which it rests. Praia, situated on the Santiago island, is home to a population of about 114,000 residents, and home to one of the airports conveniently situated for easy access into and out of the area. The flight paths are now so convenient, that it takes twice as long to drive from London to Edinburgh as it does to fly to your Cape Verde property!
However, it may be only a short flight from home, but once surrounded by the Cape Verde properties, you will also come to realise that you are surrounded by much more. The culture of Cape Verde is significantly different, representing the mixed backgrounds and influences which have come to shape the society. Cape Verde is home to the well known Morna style of music, which has its roots in Portuguese, Brazilian, Argentian and Angolan music styles.
But we must remember, of course, that this may not be for you – you simply may not wish to indulge in a Cape Verde property, but that will be quite all right. After all, there is limited space on which to build, few plots available and tremendous demand, both by those who wish to live here, and by those who wish to invest in what can only be one of the most astonishing opportunities for years. Cape Verde properties are definitely an exclusive luxury for those who deserve a little slice of paradise.