Cape Verde Islands

[ericco7]

I am on the verge of buying a property in the up and coming Cape Verde Islands.Has anybody been there or know anything about them??

[cherryelm]

My husband went in the 80s when they were celebrating some anniversary or other and he loved it though it was very primitive then I don't think they even had a commercial airport. I know that now it has geared up to be the next big destination. If I was thinking of buying property there( or anywhere abroad ) I would definitely have a visit it might not be suitable for your needs.

[Trickie]

I have just been to Portugal The plane we were due to fly on had problems so a repalcement one was used from a company called Arteus (I think) Airlines. I was reading the in flight brochure on the plane and it said that they are one of a few companies specializing in flights to Cape Verde Islands - it is apparently the next up and coming / trendy place to go so you may want to check them out for good price flights. Don't let this scare you but one of the pilots for this airline is also in the band Iron Maiden! It may help with finding the correct spelling and website for the airline! Good Luck!

[mash]

I sounds like you need to visit them and experience for yourself. It is important you know, understand and have experienced a country if you plan to purchase property there. Don't take someone else's or a property magazines word for it.
Cape Verde has been offering tourist travel for quite some time, but it has tended to struggle to attract people due to the fairly basic accomodation and facilities. In addition is has meant flights to Portugal before flying to Cape Verde. Overall holidays to CV were quite expesive compared to higher quality offerings around the Med and Middle East. If they can arrange direct flights and improve the overall standards, marketing and tourist faciliaties then CV could be come a very good destination with much higher tourism numbers.