Cape Verde really is the quintessential island retreat, and now is an ideal time to buy as it is still slightly outside most people’s radar. This means it's unspoiled, but has a substantial infrastructure in place in preparation for tourist developments. There is little doubt that the tourists will come as it has a great deal to offer in terms of glorious warm weather year-round and gorgeous sandy beaches combined with stunning scenery.
The climate is tropical and has little variation throughout the year with the average temperature ranging from 20°C to 25°C, and the scenery varies from an almost desert like lunar landscape to lush green valleys. The official language is Portuguese, but the country also has its own national language called Crioulo which is a hybrid of Portuguese and African dialects. The primary religion is Roman Catholicism.
The country has few natural resources and tourism will become one of its most significant economies, and luckily the government is determined to develop Cape Verde in a way that will not compromise the unspoiled nature of the islands.
There are 10 major islands and eight islets. While the best known are Santiago, Boa Vista, Sal and Fogo, there are several others which are worth exploring, even if they remain as yet relatively undeveloped.
Maio is a tiny island with a population of less than 7,000 people, and is the ultimate place to escape. Brava is even smaller, and is also the most tropical and romantic. This island is well off the beaten track, but everyone who goes there falls in love with this charming place. Sal remains the tourism capital, while Santiago is the commercial centre.
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