August 14th, 2008 by 
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Quadland in Boa Vista, Cape Verde has been on the Island since 2003 run by Leo and Emy, both Italian. They moved to Boa Vista as they wanted a less stressful life than Milan could offer them and Quadland was born.
For the roady in you, Quadland rent out scooters and buggys, as well as guided quad excursions, but also offer Quad fishing from the beach and fishing boats as well as diving, windsurfing and kite school. Quadland can organise a 4×4 jeep with a driver to tour your around Boa Vista at your convenience.
Prices for these various excursions vary depending on the length of time you take, but are very reasonably priced, a full day 2 person scooter hire is just €30,00. You will need to be over 18 and hold a full drivers licence and bring your passport with you. A €100 deposit is required and helmets must be worn at all times.
Based in Sal- Rei Main Square, Boa Vista and is open form 9.00amd until 6.30pm, closed on Sundays.
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August 14th, 2008 by Horizon News
CaboVerdeDiving was established in 2001 and is based on the island of Sal, Cape Verde. Open to all divers who enjoy the wonders of the deep sea, including people who not qualified. The ocean allows you to dive all the year around, however, depending on weather conditions.
Sal is home to a variety of aquatic sports and was famous for sailing and windsurfing, Sal has now been rediscovered for diving as well.
CaboverdeDiving rents a huge range of equipments for its customersincluding: snorkelling kits (mask, snorkel, fins), suits, jackets, regulators, masks, fins with straps, shoe boots, torches, compasses.
They offer a range of courses from PADI Discover Scuba Diving for wanna be divers without a licence, an open water introduction that lasts for 4 hours, through to all levels of certification right up to the Divemaster course which lasts for 4 weeks.
All training material is available in English, French, Portugese, Spanish and German.
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July 24th, 2008 by Horizon News
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Surely it is not possible to buy a property on a 6 star resort from as little as € 6,000. Well yes, actually, it is!!
Palm Beach Resort Boavista - Cape Verde
Reserve your property on the 6 star Palm View Resort and pay nothing else until completion!!!
On completion the developer guarantees a 100% mortgage on the purchase price!!!
With 7% guaranteed rental for 5 years with the option to renew. Which means on completion you’ll have a property without paying out any, of your own capital and a guaranteed mortgage that will pay for itself with the 7% guaranteed rental offered by the developer.
These are the best payment options we have ever been given from a developer, making this resort an investment opportunity you cannot afford to miss.
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Or please contact us on:-
Head Office
Tel from UK: 0871 284 0639
Tel from anywhere else: (+34) 922 798 113
Cape Verde - Sal Office
Tel from UK: 0871 221 8320
Tel from anywhere else: (+238) 242 2032
Email: info@horizonpropertygroup.com
Website: www.cape-verde-island-property.com
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July 23rd, 2008 by Horizon News
The economic development of Cape Verde, one of the fastest growing emerging property markets, investment. In conjunction with Cape Verde joining the World Trade Organisation, WTO, there are various new projects planned for the Islands, including a new airport, and the port of Praia is being modernised and expanded. A great deal of money is coming in from overseas. Private sector investment from the US is expected to be high. Some investors regard it as a cheaper version of the Caribbean.
According to one expert, the government as well as private investors with million dollar stakes in Cape Verde foresee the likes of Sal, Boa Vista, Santiago and Sao Vicente becoming direct rivals to Caribbean islands for tourism and luxury real estate.
The property industry on the islands backs this up. There is a blueprint for the development of the islands to become direct rivals to the Caribbean. Everything is being done to ensure that Cape Verde, the closest tropical islands to the UK and Europe, becomes a high end, long-term, sustainable destination for tourism and luxury grade property
The Hilton Group is developing a sybaritic resort on Sal. They are marketing it as pure five star opulence and they are following hot on the heels of the American luxury hotel and leisure brand Nikki Beach which has already committed to projects on Sal.
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July 16th, 2008 by Horizon News
The property market in Cape Verde is set to benefit when the country joins the World Trade Organisation (WTO) on July 23rd of this year. It is expected that this will encourage further investment on the Islands.
Pascal Lamy, director-general of the World Trade Organisation says: “WTO membership will enable Cape Verde to participate more fully in the global economy and will provide the country with a predictable and stable basis for growth and development.”
Investment is already being made in Cape Verde’s infrastructure; the port of Praia is due to be modernised and expanded, and Cape Verde has been granted $110m for infrastructure projects, and work is to begin on the port next October.
There are several major new developments that will interest those looking for premium investment opportunities and since joining the WTO coupled with new flights and ferry services the area can only improve financial possibilities for those looking for ways to make a safe investment.
For more information about buying property in Cape Verde, please click here:
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July 14th, 2008 by Horizon News
Dunas Beach Resort, Santa Maria, Sal is a premium development of new villas and apartments set in a beautiful unspoilt reserve situated just 15-20 minutes from Sal’s international airport. Positioned on the beautiful Ponta Preta beach and close to the popular town of Santa Maria, Dunas Beach Resort is perfectly situated to capitalise on Cape Verde’s fast-rising prominence.
The resort presents an outstanding investment opportunity for rental or resale buyers, as well as those looking to buy a holiday residence.
Dunas Beach Resort is made up of over 400 luxury front-line units, including exclusive villas - each with their own private pools - and a range of deluxe 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments, all integrated within beautifully landscaped green spaces, green spaces, pool areas, secluded walkways and other select amenities.
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July 9th, 2008 by Horizon News
Picture: Scottish Daily Express
Record numbers of people are leaving the UK for a new life abroad — blaming a combination of rising living costs, taxation hikes and the fear of falling victim to crime.
Figures compiled by the Office for National Statistics, over 1,000 people leave the U.K. every day, with Australia, New Zealand, Spain, France and the US among the most popular destinations.
They join the estimated six million people who have made a new home for themselves overseas, while thousands more own holiday homes enabling them to divide their time between two countries. Those who have packed their bags for the last time, general disillusionment with the UK seems to be the main reason behind their decision, according to research carried out by Foreign Currency Direct.
“Eight in 10 Brits have fallen out of love with the UK, and the credit crunch fears have given them an added impetus to bale out and enjoy a less stressful and more cost-efficient life,”
“While holiday homes are still a popular choice, we are seeing an upsurge of British homeowners relocating.”
It is certainly becoming expensive to live in the UK. According to the most recent edition of the Daily Express cost of living index, published last Thursday, the price of petrol has increased by 20 per cent over the past 12 months, while the cost of the average family’s weekly shop has gone up by 22 per cent.
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July 9th, 2008 by Horizon News
According to reports by the Cape Verde News Agency, Infopress, two ferries providing sea links between Cape Verde’s islands is due to be delivered at the end of 2009. They will provide links between the islands of Brava, Fogo, Santiago and Maio.
The project Cabo Verde Fast Ferry, worth an estimated 20 million euros for phase 1, includes three ferries. One of the vessels will stay on Brava island, another on S. Vicente linking the windward islands and the third will remain in the city of Praia to link Sal and S. Nicolau.
The first ferries will have the capacity to carry 158 passengers, 16 small and 3 large trucks, with containers of 20 feet in length and is expected to travel between Brava and Fogo in 20 minutes and Brava to Praia in three hours.
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June 19th, 2008 by Horizon News
Horizon Property Group are delighted to announce their new office has opened in Sal, Cape Verde. It is managed by Colin Mentis who has recently taken up residence on the Island and will be working with Nerida Nunes who is Cape Verdian and will be working alongside Colin in administration. With Nerida being a local from the islands she has a superb knowledge of Cape Verde and can answer any questions that you have on the area, customs, places to visit, places to eat and culture.She speaks English, Spanish, Portugese and Creole.
Colin, who has worked in the media for a number of years in the United Kingdom says “I am looking forward to the challenge that Horizons clients have set me, finding them a perfect property to match their wants and needs, in a fantastic location.”
Mentis, who owns up to being 21(ish), but looks so much older, and Nerida, who is so much more attractive, will be able to guide you through the buying process whether you are looking for an investment property or a permenant home on any of these beautiful Islands.
Pop into the offices for a chat about your requirements:
Casa 1 de Junio, Local 1,
Bajo Pensao Los Alizeos,
Santa Maria,
Sal,
Cape Verde
Tel: 00 238 242 2032
E-mail horizonsal@horizonpropertygroup.com
Cheap rate UK telephone number 0871 221 8320
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