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Off Plan and investment property for sale in in Sal Island, Santa Maria, Santiago ,Boa Vista, Brava, Fogo, Maio, Santo Antão, Sao Nicolau, Sao Vicente
Sal Island
The island of Sal and its capital Santa Maria, in view of its close proximity to the African continent, has a climate very similar to other zones with the same latitude. It is a very arid island, and although naturally volcanic in origin, constant erosion throughout its history has made it almost flat. From north to south, Sal is about 3Okm long but does not exceed more then 12km in width.
Until recently, Cape Verde's only International Airport was located on Sal, however a second major airport has now been completed on the island of Santiago. Nevertheless, the airport on Sal continues to serve as the main gateway to the whole archipelago
The island prides itself on being a high quality tourism destination, which has attracted large numbers of migrants from the nearby islands, which has nearly doubled the population over the last decade. For some of the best Cape Verde buy to let investment opportunities visit:
Santiago Island
Praia is the capital of Cape Verde and is located on Santiago Island in the middle of the leeward group of islands with a surface area of 991 Km2, Santiago is the biggest island in the archipelago.
In the north/south direction, its longest point is 55 Km and from east to west, 29 Km. Of volcanic origin, the highest point of its mountainous peaks is called Pico de Antonio, with an altitude of 1392m. The deep and beautiful valleys, the result of hundreds of years of erosion, offer excellent agricultural conditions and the view of these regions from above is truly breathtaking. There is a great contrast between the vegetation and the mild and humid climate of the higher regions and that of some lower regions, which are very dry and arid.
Santiago is the biggest of the Cape Verde islands and home to more than half the national population. Santiago was the first island in the archipelago to be inhabited after the Portuguese discovered it. Property hotspots are located in:
Boa Vista
Boa vista is the most eastern island of Cape Verde, and the nearest to the African continent. Boa Vista is known for its sand dunes, 50 km of long white beaches and sparkling waters, which glisten with an emerald hue. It has a surface of 620 km2 and is pentagonal in shape with its longest distance, from North to South of 31 km, and 29 km from West to East.
Its landscape is largely flat except for the volcanic formations in Rabil and Fundo das Figueiras. Pico d`Estancia, at 390 meters, is the highest point of the island. Among the typical vegetation of the island is the date palm, a type of palm tree with three or six branches coming out of the same base. Boa Vista is traditionally an island of peaceful nature, with few properties and quiet villages. There are now several new off plan developments planned that have been designed to tak advantage of the wonderful beaches and emerald waters that skirt the island.
Some fantastic off plan investment property in Cape Verde (Boa Vista) include
Brava Island
Due to its abundance of natural vegetation and flowers, Brava has earned the nick-name "Ilha das Flores" which means Island of Flowers. Brava is the most naturally beautiful islands in the archipelago and there are many new large developments that have been designed take advantage of the stunning views
Located adjacent to the uninhabited Santa Luzia, Brava is the smallest of the Cape Verde Islands with a surface of only 64km2 and is very mountainous. Deep ravines filled with vegetation contrast with its high peaks and rugged coastline. Some fantastic Cape Verde offplan property can be found in:
Nova Sintra
Fonte Da Virgem
Furna
Faja D'água
Sorno
Nossa Senhorra do Monte
Fogo Island
The island of Fogo west of Santiago, is almost round in shape, and is the fourth largest island in the archipelago. The surface area is 476 Km2 and, although only the fourth biggest island , it is by far the tallest with the top of the volcano reaching a height of 2829 m, reaching over the densely forested plateaus and plantations of fruit and coffee. The volcanic cone rises from a plateau about 8 km in diameter, called Cha das Caldeiras and the walls on the western side reach almost 1000 m and end in a crater 500 meters in diameter and 180 meters deep. This is regarded by local inhabitants and visitors as truly the most spectacular scenery in the whole of the Archipelago. Fogo is not only renowned for its coffee but also for the grapes that make the wine called Manecom.
Property developments can be found iound in:
Maio Island
Maio belongs to the leeward group of islands and is located south of Boavista and about 25 km east of Santiago. It has a surface area of 268 km2, the longest point, in a north-south direction being 24 km and the widest point, in an east-west direction is 16 km. The island is on the whole fairly flat, the highest point, in the middle, is Monte Penoso, with an altitude of 436 m.
Along the coast there are numerous beautiful beaches of fine golden sand which will appeal to all ages and sports enthusiasts. Maio is essentially a quiet and friendly island which will benefit from greatly from the increased tourism. Off plan property developments on Maio include
Maio
Morro
Baia de Santana
Santo Antão
Santo Antão is the second largest island of the Cape Verde archipelago and is like a trapezoid in shape. Along the middle of the island, a mountain range runs from northeast to southeast and ends at Tope da Coroa, a relatively recent volcanic peak with an altitude of 1979m. Other peaks are Pico da Cruz (1814m) to the northeast and Guido do Cavaleiro (1811m) to the southeast. Santo Antão is also home to some of the most spectacular landscape vistas, especially after the summer rains, when the hillsides are a verdant green There are still some signs of Santo Antão`s volcanic past. The crater named Cova, for example, is very well preserved. Due to the effects of erosion, the streams are deep and the peaks are very sharp and steep. With the combination of a rugged interior and picturesque coastlines, Santo Antão is visually very interesting and charming. Improvements in local infrastructure are taking place continuously, including new roads, air services and maritime facilities to accommodate the increase in tourism that is expected in the coming years
The main area to find your Cape Verde property in in San Antano is
Sao Nicolau
Sao Nicolau is situated to the north of the archipelago. With a surface area of 346km2, the shape of the island resembles that of the continental Africa.
The very active volcanic past of the island is majestically visible in Monte Gordo, the highest peak of the island with an altitude of 1304 m. Two separate clusters of peaks part from there, one in a North/South direction, the other from East to West. Upon reaching the sea this succession of hills and plains terminates in almost sheer cliffs offering some breathtaking views. The valleys on the whole are generally narrow and deep, except for the Vale de Faja, which is wide and comprised of fertile soil. Major property developments can be found in:
Riveira Brava
Preguiça
Ribeira de Prata
Sao Vicente
São Vicente is one of the Barlavento islands of the Cape Verde. Separated by the São Vicente Channel in the northwest from the island of Santo Antão. Sao Vicente is roughly rectangular in shape with a surface area of ca. 227 sq.km. From east to west it measures 24 km and from north to south no more than 16 km.. Some of the most popular Cape Verde property developments are in
Mindelo
Baia das Gatas
Sao Pedro
Monte Verde
Oporto C Calhau
