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The Cape Verdi Islands

- offer outstanding Investment Potential.Cape Verdi - Cape Verdi - Cape Verdi Islands - The Cape Verdi Islands offer a potential investor an amazing opportunity to invest early in a truly virgin property investment market. Investors in Cape Verdi 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 Verdi also called (Cabo Verdi/Cape Verdi) offers the ability to purchase luxury property that may otherwise be beyond their financial means, to the property investor. The Cape Verdi 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 Verdi. The 'Property for sale in The Cape Verdi Islands section lists the current real estate for sale on the Cape Verdi Islands. The 'Investment Property Cape Verdi' section looks at the investment potential of Cape Verdi, 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 Verdi Islands, provides a guide to the islands of Cape/Cabo Verdi.
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Travel journalists are speculating that the Cape Verdi 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 Verdi 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 Verdi 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 Verdi 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 Verdi 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 Verdian life in the Cape Verdi 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 Verdi 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 Verdi? If you have, we'd love to hear what you thought of it, and where you went.

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Attractions - The Cape Verdi 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 Verdi Islands Cape Verdi paradise, Island of Sal

David from Whitefield, Manchester writes: I went to Cape Verdi 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 capeVerdipeoperty.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 Verdi Islands

Gary from Bristol writes: I've lived and worked in the Cape Verdi 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 Verdi 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 Verdi.

Attractions - Cape Verdi beaches

Ed from London writes: I went to Cabo Verdi 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 Verdi

Fred from Llandrindod writes: Having visited the Cape Verdi 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 Verdi 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 Verdi Islands

Martin from Santa Maria, Sal writes: I recommend the Cape Verdi 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 Verdi 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 Verdi Islands

Adam Caulfield from Leeds writes: my partner and I went to Cape Verdi 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 Verdian 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 Verdi 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 Verdian 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 Verdi. There aren't many places around the world that isn't touched by tourism. Cape Verdi 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 Verdi Islands

Peter from London writes: I loved Cape Verdi, 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 Verdi 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 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 Verdi - A haven for international property investorsCurrently it is international property investors who are most excited about the possibilities that Cape Verdi 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 Verdi 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 Verdi property offers the perfect opportunity to invest into a growing (emerging) property market very early when property prices are at a low. The Cape Verdi 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 Verdi 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 Verdi 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 Verdi 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 Verdi 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 Verdi 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 Verdi property for investment.

Land for sale, Cape Verdi - Plots Of Land For Development From Large Resorts To Single Villas Land in Cape Verdi 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 Verdi 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 Verdi Real Estate Market Growth Indicators - the New Canary islandsThere are many market growth indicators that suggest that the demand for Cape Verdi property is set to rise.

Described as the "New Canary Islands" many experts have been predicting Cape Verdi to be a major holiday destination for the UK and European markets. However with the inclusion of the Cape Verdi 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 Verdi from London are approx 7 hours, as you have to travel via Lisbon, Portugal. However with the recent opening of the Cape Verdi International Airport in Praia on the island of Santiago direct flights into Cape Verdi 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 Verdi, there will be massive demand for Cape Verdi 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 Verdi property market.

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Favourite Cape Verdi Property SearchesMost searches for Cape Verdi 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 Verdi 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 Verdi 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 Verdi escudo
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Language
Portuguese
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