The Cape Verde Islands represent virgin territory to many considering an overseas home. But the immense potential of these islands can now be realised.

Situated due south from the Canaries and recently made more accessible than ever before by new flight routes from Europe, the Cape Verde Islands offer home-buying at a snip of the price of any other European destination.

Under Portuguese rule since the 15th Century, the ten islands and eight islets, which make up this interdependent archipelago are beset with beauty in bountiful proportions.

Now independent, but reliant on their Portuguese and African roots for governmental support, the islands are entering a period of development in response to new tourist interest.
Surrounded by coral reefs, home to hundreds of species of exotic amphibian, the islands have crisp white sand beaches backed with tropical vegetation.

Much of the flora is similar to the Canaries but denser. The Cape Verde islands also sport Dragon trees and every type of palm in abundance. The islands also form an important point for migrating tropical birds flying between Africa and South America.

Activities are available through water sports to pursuits on the rocky volcanic climbs of the islands’ mountainous areas. All areas of the islands are soaked in rich colour and offer an incredible ambience in one of the best climates in the world.

With all this on offer for some of the most staggering prices you will consider when looking at foreign property, we think we’ve found a new piece of property paradise for you to consider.

Sal Island
Originally named “Llana” meaning flat when it was discovered in 1640, it was given its current name when a lagoon in a crater of a now extinct volcano was discovered to produce salt after the rains. Sal is flat and relatively small with only two major settlements, the capitol of the island Espargos and the tourist resort of Santa Maria.

An International Airport was built here in 1939, making Sal the gateway to the Cape Verde archipelago and the island prides itself on providing high quality tourism, which, in turn has attracted large numbers of migrants from the nearby islands, nearly doubling the population during the last decade.

Santa Maria
The main tourist resort on the island of Sal, Santa Maria has been growing over the last 20 specifically to accommodate the tourist. There are many things to visit in this town. The salt pits of Santa Maria, although no longer in use, lie about 1km from the town and are well worth a visit.
Santa Maria also has some splendid beaches and all the facilities necessary for the practice of sea sports, even providing lessons for beginners if required. There is a choice of fishing, windsurfing, scuba diving, game rooms, minigolf, volleyball, basketball and tennis courts.

Pedra Do Lume
This is the name given to long extinct crater where the salt of the island was found. The crater itself is at sea level and even though the sea is about 1km away the water manages to find a way in. You enter the crater by means of an artificial tunnel that was built in 1804.

Palmeira
A port town built to receive cargo ships, Palmeira is an interesting place to visit. You can take a tour of the salt purifying stations can and anyone who likes lobster will love a visit to the lobster farms where you can purchase a lobster at very reasonable prices.

Buracona
This is a stunning natural swimming pool which fills and empties according to the tides.