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Cape Verde is located off the coast of Senegal approximately 400 miles distance and made up of 10 small islands scattered in the North Atlantic Ocean. There is yet not much tourism on the islands but that is expected to rapidly change as the government has plans to promote the islands as a tourist destination. As Cape Verde becomes increasingly popular it will also be more attractive as a destination for property investment. The best times for a visitor to explore the islands are between July and October when the weather is the warmest and it is not so windy. A visitor will find an exotic blend of Portuguese, African influences and traditions and European architecture. The scenery is magnificent and wildly varies from one island to the other, with some level and sandy whilst others are volcanic and mountainous, whichever one you decide to visit you are guaranteed glorious coastlines. The biggest and also most popular island in Cape Verde is Santiago; the island also has the main airport in the capital city of Praia. Nearly 50% of the area’s populace inhabits this island and there is a pulsating atmosphere to experience here. The capital city, Praia is located on the island and its landscape is made up of mountains and deep valleys with a coastline of black reefs and white sand beaches. Around the island are several diving opportunities. You can dive and exploring shipwrecks on the ocean floor, and if you like windsurfing activities, winds here are perfect. The locals adore music and there are many festivals held on the islands and live music to be found in the bars and cafes. Some of the most popular attractions to visit are the salt mines in Sal located inside an inactive volcano, the beaches of Sal and Boa Vista which truly are stunning and the volcanic peak of Fogo with frozen lava running down its sides. As with any island destination the water activities are abundant, surfing, water-skiing and scuba diving can be booked at most hotels or just chill out at a beachside bar and try the local rum. There are regular direct flights going to Cape Verde from the UK and Europe, making the islands accessible to international travellers will likely increase its popularity as a tourist destination and making the area attractive for Property Investments. Due to its natural beauty, friendly people and expected rising economy, the islands are attracting interest from investors. Interest is now being shown from all types of investors, including business people in search of new opportunities, people wanting a holiday or second home and corporations looking for a new area to develop, Air fares are not too expensive from Europe and once you are there you can’t help but fall in love with the place. If you’re looking to invest in a foreign country, a wise thing to do is to visit there by yourself, firsthand experience is valuable. Everyone has different expectations and standards and depending on a third party to decide whether a particular location is a good investment can be risky. Combine your research with a holiday! Once you return home and if you decide that your idea is possible, then plan for another trip to find an area you want to live in and get to know the local people. Get to know some of the local business people in the area you are interested in and start to make some new contacts and friends. At present day Cape Verde properties are low in price in comparison to the rest of Europe, You will even find beach front properties reasonably priced. Anyone considering on investing in Cape Verde has the chance to create a business that most likely will do well when the tourists start to arrive. Combine low airfares, direct flights from Europe and stunning scenery and it is easy to see why Property Investments in Cape Verde are on its way to becoming a good investment for individuals and corporations. Michiel van Kets provides article services for Peter White who works for Aston Mortgage Services Limited, a company offering mortgage broker service set up on the basis of delivering competitive products for clients. The company is also specializing in Property Investments in Cape Verde and Turkey. For info on Property Investments in Cape Verde or mortgage services visit the website.
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