Investment Property in Spain

Located on the paradise island of Fuerteventura, Mirador de Lobos is one of this year’s most sought after property developments. If all goes to plan, it should be finished in January 2008.

It comes from Montaña Roja, who are widely regarded as the Canary Island’s number one real estate agent and property developer.

This high-class development will consist of 150 top quality semi-detached villas and duplexes, all surrounded by their own private golf course. They come with three double bedrooms, two bedrooms, a guest bathroom, a large lounge/dining room and a separate kitchen.

These properties are built to the highest of standards. As well as having your own private golf course, you’ll also have your own private garden and a roof terrace where you can bath in Fuerteventura’s year round sunshine and warmth.

Mirador de Lobos is located in Corralejo, Northern Fuerteventura. This exclusive location, in the Parque Natural area, is a major attraction for investors as it means almost guaranteed returns on investment. This is one of the nicest parts of the island to live offering an excellent quality of life for anyone who chooses to settle down here.

In just a few months, you too could be the proud owner of your own villa in paradise, surrounded by your own private golf course and endless blue skies.

Montaña Roja is one of the most well established property companies in the Canary Islands.

They provide the highest levels of customer service and property expertise as well offer some of the most competitive prices on the market.

Montaña Roja work both as a real estate agent and a property developer. By cutting out any intermediaries they can pass more savings onto the client. When buying from Montaña Roja, you’re effectively buying from the developer – at developer prices.

Contact details
Montaña Roja
Gestión Inmobiliaria Montaña Roja. S.L.
C/. Nuestra Sra del Carmen, 40
35660 Corralejo
Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain
Sales Office New Developments
Phone: 00 34 928 537 301
Phone: 00 34 928 866 337
Fax: 00 34 928 867 614
Fax: 00 34 928 867 481
Email: info@Montañaroja.com

Like the rest of the Canary Islands, Lanzarote is volcanic in origin. It was formed during a period of intense volcanic activity around three million years ago.

It’s visually stunning – with bright red volcanoes, clear blue skies, endless fine white sandy beaches and warm emerald waters. Mostly devoid of trees, the landscape has a surreal Martian like colour. The name itself “Lanzarote” literally means coloured hills.

With such spectacular natural qualities, it’s no wonder they turned it into a Biosphere reserve, in order to preserve it.

Lanzarote has long been a major tourist destination, attracting mainly British, Irish, German and Dutch tourists.

Along with the many beautiful beaches, excellent restaurants, friendly bars and lively nightclubs, some of the Island’s highlights include; Timanfaya National Park, Mirador del Rio, Arrecife, Cueva de los Verdes and Jardin de Cactus…

Timanfaya National Park
Declared a national park since 1974, Timanfaya is one of the most fascinating sites on the island; in fact – one of the most fascinating sites in the whole archipelago.

It was produced in 1730 when a series of massive volcanic eruptions created the island’s weird lunar-like surface. Lava spread out over a third of the island, devastating crops – causing great food shortages and burying 11 villages. Today, the lava fields cover an area of 20 square miles.

All the main facilities are at the car park, including El Diablo (the Devil) restaurant. You can see real life volcanic activity being demonstrated by the attendants here. They’ll pour water down a tube into the ground and a few seconds later you’ll see it shoots up like a geyser.

If you put dry scrub into an open hole in the ground here it will take just seconds to catch fire with the subterranean heat.

Mirador del Rio
One of the prettiest places on the island to enjoy an evening meal. Mirador del Rio, is perched in the northern tip of the island and overlooks the small Isla Graciosa as well as three smaller islands. The views from here are simply overwhelming.

Arrecife
The Island capital and best place to go shopping on the island. It’s the only town on Lanzarote that actually feels like a city. There’s a massive range of shops here selling every kind of good imaginable and every year more and more pop up. Well worth a visit.

Cueva de los Verdes – ‘Cave of the Greens’
This is a four-mile cave system, which you can venture into (with a guide) for up to around one mile. It’s a fascinating journey (terrifying if you’re claustrophobic). Originally these caves were used as a hideout from pirates and slavers.

The guides speak in English and Spanish and cameras are allowed. Some of the passages are narrow and low, so you’ll need to be reasonably agile.

Jardin de Cactus – “Cactus Garden”
The cactus garden is a very pleasant way to spend the afternoon. You’ll see a wealth of cactus species here. Built in a disused quarry, the whole garden is bordered by local volcanic stone.

The soil is also volcanic and there’s a few small fishponds as well as a windmill with good views out over the island. There’s also a restaurant here and also a small gift shop.

Beaches
Many of the beaches on Lanzarote are made of black volcanic sand. Having said that there are some excellent white sandy beaches too. The best beaches can be found at Playa Blanca, the most s outherly resort on the island. You can also take a boat trip to Fuerteventura from here.

Everyone needs a certain amount of light, especially during the (often bleak) Northern European winter. Scientific evidence has long suggested that it can have enormous benefits on our well-being.

Every year more and more people are choosing to spend their Christmas holidays in the sun. Some of the top destinations include; Spain, the Canary and Balearic Islands, Greece and the Greek Islands, France, India, Turkey, Portugal, Florida and Italy.

For the English, the Canaries have always been the number one winter sun destination and a popular choice when it comes to spending Christmas abroad.

Although ideally a time of rest and relaxation, Christmas is often one of the most stressful and hectic periods of the year. Most people need a holiday after it; some people just take a holiday instead of it.

Christmas in the sun is a much simpler affair. Instead of vegetating on the sofa, watching dreadful TV, hungover and bloated for days, you’ll probably be outdoors enjoying the sun, sea, fresh air and light.

Nowadays, driven mainly by commercialism, Christmas has perhaps lost its human appeal. The more people are beginning to realise this, the more they are looking for alternatives to the traditional Christmas routines.

Along with August, the Christmas period and New Year’s Eve have become the busiest times of the year for UK tour operators.

Top Winter Sun Destinations

Spain & the Canary Islands
Spain has everything – sun, sea, beaches, snow, mountains, culture, art and excellent nightlife. But is it warm in winter?

Not as warm as most people think. In the south of Spain and on the Balearic Islands, temperatures rarely rise above 15 degrees Celsius (59F), so it’s similar to late April in the UK – not really very hot. It can however be very sunny and this makes all the difference.

The Canary Islands, on the other hand, get year round sunshine as well as year round warmth. Even the sea stays warm (well, luke-warm).

These paradise isles are said to have the “perfect” climate – never too hot and certainly never too cold. Daily average temperatures are about 22 degrees Celsius (72F). During the winter, there’s over 6 hours sunshine per day.

Water temperatures reach up to a cosy 24°C in summer and a fresh 20°C in winter. So, for water sports fans, you can go surfing in January in just a short wetsuit.

France
The French are famous for their enjoyment of life. Good food and good wine are an important part of everyday living for most French people. Along with the many beautiful beaches a vast green countryside, this is one of the country’s main attractions – the lifestyle.

The sunniest place in France during the winter months is the Cote d’Azur. Home to many of the world’s rich and famous, the Cote d’Azur (Azure Coast) includes the French Riviera and stretches all the way to the Italian border.

But is it warm in winter? Well, not really. Average temperatures are around 11 or 12 degrees Celsius (52 to 54F). It is however, very bright and sunny, and a spectacular location, at any time of the year.

Florida and the Caribbean
Florida is one of the leading tourist states in the United States. This land of swaying palm trees and warm ocean breezes attracts visitors all year round.

Like the Canary Islands, it also has a perfect climate – perfect for swimming and sunbathing at any stage of the year. In December and early January it’s dry with low humidity and warm with average temperatures of 24 degrees Celsius.

Portugal
Portugal has a mild climate. In spring and summer, Portugal’s weather is generally warm and dry, with little or no rain. In fall and winter, the weather is cool and it often rains a lot. But, like its neighbour – Spain’s Costa del la Luz, it’s sunny and incredibly bright. Portugal’s Atlantic coast (The Algarve) has some superb top-class resorts as well as miles and miles of untouched golden sandy beaches.

Cyprus
Cyprus has an excellent winter sunshine record. Located about 65 kilometres south of Turkey, it has mild winters and sizzling summers, sometimes up to 38 °C! So, yes – winter is definitely the best time to go.

India
Another very different alternative to spending Christmas at home, is spending it in India, home to the mighty snow-capped Himalaya, the world’s tallest mountain system. At Christmas time, the climate in India is dry and cool with lots of sunshine and virtually no rainfall.

Getting away from it all
Getting away for the Christmas break has never been more easy or affordable. Nearly every week there’s a new discount airline springing up and offering incredibly cheap airfares to exotic destinations you’d once have paid a fortune to get to.

Now there’s more to Christmas than just the couch and telly…

Fuerteventura is an island paradise with some of the best beaches in the Canary Islands – miles and miles of white sandy stretches with crystal clear waters, that are warm all year round – perfect for all kinds of water sports.

It’s the second largest of the islands and gets over three thousand hours of sunshine a year.

If you’re looking to invest or buy a permanent home here, one of the best ways to search for properties is to go online. www.casaqueat.com has a wide and varied selection of properties for sale in the Canary Islands, Fuerteventura in particular. It only displays properties from the most well-established estate agents on the archipelago.

Other online features include; links to legal advice, buyers’ guides, investment articles, information about mortgages and finance etc. It also provides local information about the individual islands.

Features Island – Fuerteventura
Fuerteventura has the same barren interior as Morocco and the Western Sahara desert. The whole island is like a desert. It hardly ever rains here.

Despite this seemingly inhospitable envioronment, the island has a (now) thriving tourist industry and a well-developed infrastructure. You’ll find numerous golf courses on the island along with many hotels, bars and restaurants.

Fuerteventura has a perfect climate, ranging from 17°C in January to 25°C in August. With excellent wind and wave conditions almost all year round, Fuerteventura is a wind and wave surfer’s paradise. There are some excellent spots around the island for scuba diving and big game fishing is popular here too.

Fuerteventura Beaches
The beaches here are undoubtedly the island’s main attraction. It has over 150 beaches stunningly beautiful stretches of fine golden sand. With constant coastal winds, it’s become a paradise for water sports fans, windsurfers in particular.

With this abundance of coastline you’ll never be stuck for a place to sit on the beach. Even during peak season you’ll find many secluded spots that you can have all yourself or for your family. It’s the perfect getaway – a far cry for some of the more crowded (of ten jam-packed packed) resorts on the Canary Islands.

This is definitely one of the windiest of the Canary Islands, which can be a bit uncomfortable if you’re sitting right in the middle of an open beach (think mass sandstorm). There are however, plenty of sheltered spots, well hidden from the wind.

Morro Jable beach for example is normally very calm. On the other hand, the sand dunes in Corralejo can be quite breezy.

The beaches here are widely regarded as the best in the Canary Islands. With warm air and sea temperatures all year round this desert island is a sun and sea lover’s paradise, with endless water sports opportunities.

Fuerteventura Surfing
This is probably one of the best places to go surfing in Spain, definitely one of the best in the Canary Islands.

It’s suitable for all levels from beginner to advanced. No matter what level you’re at you’ll find suitable wave conditions at some point on the island. Water temperatures around Fuerteventura range from a comfortable 18°C to a very comfortable 23°C. A lycra scratch vest or short wetsuit is always enough.

Fuerteventura’s west coast beaches are generally more popular. They get much bigger swells, especially those at El Cotillo.

Although, you can find good surf conditions all year round, the best times (most consistent waves) for surfing are normally autumn and winter. For windsurfing, summer is when the best conditions arrive.

Living on Fuerteventura
Living here can be a dream come true. Fuerteventura has an excellent standard of living with non-stop sunshine, beautiful beaches and a very relaxed way of life.

It now has an expanding expat community of Northern Europeans (including many Irish and English) and with the proliferation of low cost airlines, getting here has never been easier (or cheaper).

Finding your dream home in the sun
Simply click onto the Casa Quest website (http://www.casaquest.com) site and you can search through all the available properties in Fuerteventura. You’ll see pictures as well as descriptions, location and selling price. Every effort is made to ensure all details are up to date and accurate.

Having decided which one(s) are most relevant you can contact the agent representing the properties directly for further information or to arrange a visit.

Moving to a new country can be daunting; investing in a property is likely to be the biggest investment you’ll ever make (apart from having kids!).

It’s therefore extremely important to fully research the location and property. What you need is unbiased information.

Casa is solely an information site It was set up in order to help people find their dream home in the Canary Islands with minimum hassle and stress.

The motivation behind the site came from a collaboration between Sorted Sited (http://www.sortedsites.com) and a retired British medical practitioner. After years of living on Tenerife and knowing the pitfalls of buying or selling in the Canary Islands, they decided to create a comprehensive, impartial site that would make the whole precess a lot easier.