Cape Verde Property

Things are moving fast down in investment hot spot Cape Verde. Everybody wants to go and have a look, and once they see, they want to buy. To keep pace with demand, Boa Vista of the northern wind ward islands, is pleased to announce the imminent arrival of a brand new airport.
The International Boa Vista airport is in it’s final building stages after a 21 million euro investment by Portuguese bank, Espirito Santo.  The Cape Verde Airport and Air Safety company are happy with the airports progress.
It’s only taken 24 months to get to near completion with a runway 2,1000 metres long and 45 metres wide. It’s been a determined team effort from the planning stage by the International Air Transport Association through to the building by Portuguese construction company Moniz de Maia e Empreiteiros. Adding to the international flavour, a Spanish specialist company, INECO has been overseeing the project.
One of the last key safety installations, the automatic weather station at the airport has been finished, plus all the major electronic equipment fitted, staff trained and the visual landing system approved.
It’s hardly surprising that a new large airport is needed, the growth in visitors to Cape Verde is very strong and Boa Vista in particular has a lot to offer. The name says it all, it translates to “good view” and there are many around the 55 kms of superb beaches. Sand dunes add to the natural beauty and the gently shelving sea is perfect for bathing. Further out in the water, there’s plenty of scope for sailing, diving, surfing and fishing. The island capital, Sal Rei, is a quiet port and worth a visit and for local crafts, especially ceramics, Chave beach is perfect.
Air links to the Cape Verde islands are increasing rapidly, and there has never been a better time to discover why so many people want to buy in on the action.

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Boa Vista (meaning “good view”) is the easternmost of the Cape Verde Islands and the third largest after Santo Antao and Santiago.

Covering an area of 620m2, it’s 31km long and 29km wide. It has the smallest population of all the inhabited Cape Verde Islands.

Boa Vista is well known for marine turtles, traditional music, sand dunes and amazing beaches.

It’s a sunbathers paradise. Being the closest island to the African continent, it has endless unspoilt beaches. It’s also a Mecca for water sports fans. Boa Vista has excellent conditions for sailing, diving, surfing, fishing and sea canoeing.

With a perfect climate and some of the most beautiful beaches on the archipelago, Chave beach and Curralinho beach in particular, it’s no wonder people are now choosing to invest here.

Tourism is a relatively new development on Boa Vista, so expect many off-plan opportunities as the demand for property increases and more villas and apartments are built.

Santa Monica is one of the most spectacular beaches on the whole of the island chain. It’s a five kilometre stretch of dazzling white sand with crystal clear turquoise waters and a gentle rolling surf. Completely unspoilt, it remains an idyllic virgin seascape.

Boa Vista’s interior is fascinating. It’s like a surreal lunar landscape – a mixture of barren rust coloured volcanic rock alongside a leafy green palm filled oasis.

Most of Boa Vista is flat. The highest point is Monte Estancia, which elevates to 287m. Other mountains include Santo Antonio and Monte Negro.

Boa Vista’s climate is heavily influenced by the hot dry winds from the Sahara. Parts of the landscape are made up of desert sand dunes.

Most visitors to the island stay in the capital city of Sal Rei (meaning salt king) – a relaxed sleepy town with a lively nightlife.

During the evenings you’ll see locals outside chatting, playing games and walking in the balmy evening sun, before getting ready for the evening festivities, which go on well into the early hours. On most weekends there’s a local band blasting out Cape Verde rhythms on the main square.

Wildlife on Boa Vista
Boa Vista has a diverse range of wildlife – you’re likely to encounter the occasional lizard, monkey, and wild goat, along with various types of birds. Breeding humpback whales are frequently seen around Boa Vista and Sal. If you’re lucky, you might get to witness sea turtles nesting…

This region holds some of the world’s most important feeding and nesting sites, many of which, are unfortunately under threat.

Every year on Boa Vista the International University Campus for studies and conservation of marine turtles organises field camps where these beautiful creatures are observed and helped.

Most of the study takes places between June and October on the east coast beaches at night.

Getting here
The nearest international airport is on Sal Island. To get here you need to take an air taxi, which only takes around 15 minuets. Sal Rei has a ferry port and also the island’s only airport – on the north west side of the Boa Vista. Once on the island it’s possible to see most of it by self-drive car. You can also hire the services of a local guide.

Buying property on Boa Vista
Before making this step, it’s important that you; do all your research; decide on a realistic budget; carefully choose the right location; visit in person; and find a lawyer. Also, is it a primary or secondary concern? (if you’re buying just to rent it out, it should normally be close to beaches, nightlife etc.).

At the moment there are numerous English-speaking real estate agents on Cape Verde. They can help with you with all these concerns and give you advise on the latest new developments, apartments and villas.

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