Cape Verde: The European Caribbean

Cape Verde

According to legend when God was satisfied with creation he brushed his hands together,and the crumbs that fell from his fingers into the sea formed the Cabo Verde Islands.

“Walking through these islands is like making a blind man see..Charles Darwin”

The captivating Islands of Cape Verde still holds the attraction that Darwin found so irresistible when he sailed the Oceans in The Beagle 1832.

Cape Verde Islands situated in the Central Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Western Africa, just one hour south of the Canary islands where the world’s routes cross and meet, the archipelago of ten Islands join three continents.

Crystal blue waters meet soft sandy beaches, and a truly undiscovered paradise will greet you with the warm hospitality from the Islanders, who bring a fascinating combination of European, Latin and Afro culture.

The tradition s best reflected by their passion for music as well as the local cuisine, mouth wateringly famed foods made with the Sea Fresh fish and sea foods cooked in a myriad of culinary ways.

In this idyllic sun drenched location, tourists and holidaymakers have made the Islands their destination of choice, since early 2008 discovering a haven for relaxation and a playground for all water sports, deep sea fishing diving and kite surfing.

Recently voted top 3 in the Lonely Planets Guide for Must Visit destination of 2011 it’s of little surprise that investors have been increasingly attracted to take up their position as the next generation for beach front ownership.

Equally pleasing for the investor is the Cape Verde governments’ strict legislation for low density and low rise developments.

The country benefits from political and religious stability, increasing economic growth and provide the right environment to produce an exceptional return.

Investment into Cape Verde

Benefiting from the position within the tropic of Cancer benefit from a year round average daily temperature of between 27C to 31C. Due to Cape Verde’s position in the Atlantic Ocean it shares the same latitude as Barbados, making it an all year round sun soaked haven.

Cape Verde is experiencing economic growth at a very steady rate. It is rated as one of the top destinations to holiday and was voted the top property investment location on the Channel 4 TV series “A Place in the Sun”

TheMoveChannel.com listed Cape Verde in its’ Top Ten, in its’ latest Top of the Props Report. In August Cape Verde attracted 2.94 per cent of all enquiries on the overseas property portal.

• Cape Verde Government continue to invest in tourism and infrastructure with new shopping areas, hospitals and health centres recently opened in Boa Vista.

• Billions of Euros have been invested into the Island and is supported by government expenditure to enhance infrastructure, service and utilities.

• Cape Verde is easily accessed from Europe USA and the UAE welcoming a wide diversity of travelers onto the islands via its 4 international airports.

• Cape Verde is Europe’s closest Tropical Islands with an average flight time of 5.5. Hours from all major European cities.

• International flights have increased to Boa Vista international Airport by over 400% in the last 2 years, outlining clear indications of the islands growing popularity with holiday makers.

• Beautiful beaches, rich in colonial history, natural beauty and ecological wonders.

• Socially very stable with no religious/political conflict or civil unrest.

• Cape Verde enjoys a stable democratic system. (U.S. Ambassador Marianne Myles). Its multi party democracy actively encourages foreign investment.

• Property is protected by national laws ensuring the same rights for foreign investors and locals.

• 12 month holiday season and glorious climate ensures continually high occupancy rates and in turn, exceptionally high rental yields.