INVEST IN MAIO

Maio is the quiet island characterized by its authenticity and the friendliness of the people. It is to be lived, to bathe as soon as you wake up, after the nap, to play in the waves, to walk, to tread the sand of its beaches, to travel the tracks from north to south and from east to west to meet the inhabitants, fishermen, for the pleasure of the eyes, have a drink while watching the young people playing football on the beach against the background of the setting sun, feasting on fresh fish and grilled lobster … a heavenly atmosphere.

ADVANTAGES OF PLEASURES

• Hikes for beginners or enthusiasts from 2 to 8 hours, with or without a guide, through villages, agricultural gardens, mountains and valleys.
• The opportunity to taste grog, goat cheese, discover artisans, breeders and farmers.

• About 6 almost virgin spots on the island rocked by the trade winds from October to May.
• Wind and waves, small regular, 2 meters high, lefts, rights.
• For kitesurfing, bodyboarding, surfing, paddle boarding or kayaking.

• An abundant fauna: fishing on foot (sea urchin, rickshaw), surfcasting, jiggling, trolling, shark (take and release). Several operators available.
• Dive sites: drop off, cave, wrecks, shark, vegetation.

• The pleasure of flamboyant green-yellow, blue, brown and breathtaking lights, reliefs, flat, dunes, rock.
• A population that likes to be photographed on a daily basis.

• White sand and turquoise water or black sand, desert, small nestled in a cove or several kilometers long, rough or calm … There is something for everyone and plenty of choice for all occasions.

• Possibility of group excursion or 4×4 car or quad bike rental.
• Tour of the island during the day, diversified experiences interspersed with poses and picnic.

• Les tortues pondent de juillet à septembre.
• Eclosions  de septembre à novembre.

• Dolphins visible all year round from the coast.
• Whales are visible mainly from February to April.

ECONOMIC ASSETS

• Expected delivery 06/2022.
• Loading ramp for vehicles.
• Real port facility with boarding lounge.
• Maio, Cape Verde maritime hub.

• Acquisition of a new faster boat.
• Praia just 45 minutes by boat.
• Ease of procurement with Praia.
• Greater tourist potential.

• Development of a tourist residence with 3000 beds on an area of 500 hectares for a budget of 550M €.
• Footprint rate limited to 8% for a quality achievement.

• Maio was classified in 2020 as a “World Biosphere Reserve” by UNESCO, imposing on it an ecological responsibility in decision-making but also providing it with a quality label for its future development.

• The principle of the construction of an international airport was validated by the Council of Ministers in 12/2020.
• Possibility of direct flights with Europe.

• Prices still widely accessible.
• Influx of new investors increasing the supply of services and businesses

• Multi-year European financing plan for specific development aid for Maio: training, business creation and installation.
• Structural financing: doubling of the production capacity of drinking water supplied by solar energy, new power station, creation of the sewerage system, treatment plant, landfill.

PROPERTY SHORTAGE – SALE & RENTAL

• Growing demand with acceleration before COVID
• Increase in the purchasing power of nationals
• National tourism on the rise
• Improved transport
• Supply failing in the very short term

• A more demanding clientele
• More open spaces
• Birth of a family request

• Imo-Maio needs to put together a catalog of at least 20 seasonal rentals in the short term
• We have few products to meet a diverse demand for quality and availability