Natural Factors In Cape Verde

Natural Reasons Why Cape Verde Should Be Considered For Property Investment:

Excellent Weather Year- Round

The Cape Verde Islands are located off the coast of Africa. They enjoy great all year round weather with an average temperature of between 22°C and 26°C. The climate of Cape Verde is typically classified as "dry tropical" with low humidity.

There are only two seasons in Cape Verde; the dry season between November and July and the humid season between August and October. During the wet season there are rain showers (about ten inches of rain per year) and about seven hours of sunshine per day and in the dry season this extends to roughly twelve hours per day. The islands have an average wind speed of approximately eleven knots, which means there is often a pleasant cooling breeze.

Water temperatures in Cape Verde range from 22°C to 27°C so swimming is enjoyable throughout the year. Owing to certain natural factors the Cape Verde islands are unlikely to be exposed to hurricanes like some of the Caribbean islands.

In general the climate enjoyed on the Cape Verde islands is in every way superior to that of the Canary Islands, which have enjoyed a huge amount of success with tourism, the major part of which can be attributed to climate.

Beautiful Tropical Beaches and Scenery

Cape Verde islands are the closest tropical islands to Europe and offer crystal clear waters and white sandy beaches. These factors are important in helping to establish Cape Verde as a huge tourist resort over the next few years.

The islands also have stunning mountain views and owing to the rainfall and climate, some breathtaking tropical plantations. These too will provide European travellers with an authentic feel of tropical adventure and offer an exciting alternative to other close destinations.

Short Flight Times

The location of Cape Verde means that it is possible to offer the complete tropical experience with flight times far less than any alternative.

Currently, travelling to Cape Verde takes around 5.5hrs from Paris and around 6hrs from Amsterdam, Milan, Munich, Frankfurt and Rome. Flights from Lisbon are currently 3.5hrs and it takes around 1.45hrs from the Canary Islands (Las Palmas). Direct scheduled flights to Cape Verde are due from the UK in Nov 2006 and will take just under 6hrs.