Holland Park Village Overlooking the Coast in Canary Islands

Holland Park or Parque hollandes is a small residential village overlooking the Eastern coastline of Fuerteventura and the little fishing cove of El Jablito. This quiet village actually has its own commercial centre with a variety of local and foreign themed bars and restaurants as well as a large supermarket. The position of the village allows easy access to Corralejo and the capital Puerto Rosario and the sandy beach in Jablito is in walking distance. For sale and recently reduced is this detached villa with 4 bedrooms, private parking and its own private swimming pool. This is a truely exceptional opportunity at a remarkable price and would make either a comfortable residential home or offer a solid return on capital if rented out.
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Running Your Own Business in the Sun

Running your own business in the sun is an idea countless people dream about. Early or semi-retirement appeals to all of us but how can we achieve this and increase our quality of life? For many the answer lies in opening a bar or restaurant in a location that offers better all year weather, easy access to simple pleasures like beaches and the sea, easy going clients and easier going work hours. Small independant eateries are particularly popular start ups as they offer lower running costs and a balance between quality lifestyle and the need to earn a profit. There are two most common options for most to explore , either buying an existing business with licences and clients in place or to negotiate new rental contracts and apply for the required licences. In both cases there exists a variety of documentation to examine to ensure a clean transfer to achieved. When setting up a business abroad it pays to speak to those who work there already and take advice from your estate agent as to the suitability of the project. Goldacre Estates has a number of local businesses for 'trespasso' as well as freehold sale and are always on hand to explain in depth the processes and requirements you will need to run your business as well as all aspects of living and working in the Canary Islands. Pictured above is one example of a small eatery with 32 covers located right next to the beach in the town centre close to touristic hotels - always a good source of clients. The location is idyllic and a quick break from serving customers will have you wondering whether to stroll along the beach or take a dip in the sea! For more information about this and other business opportunities contact info@goldacre-estates.com or call 0034 928 535044.

El Cotillo stunning beaches in Fuerteventura Apartments & Villas

El Cotillo is well known to all those who visit Fuerteventura's stunning beaches as the white sandy lagoons to the North of the little fishing village are famous for their unique beauty and idyllic calm conditions for bathing, plus the long stretched out bay to the South has some of the best kite, wind and surf conditions for the more experienced in watersports. Typically though with its roots as a fishing village it has grown around the 2 main harbours sharing a limited sheltered space for its fishing fleet. Property wise this means apartments rather than villas have grown up around the waterfront and indeed unlike the villages of Lajares and Villaverde the percentage build allowed or 'edificable' is much higher encouraging local developers to build apartments as they offer the best return and maximise the square meterage usuable in the build. For those looking to buy detached villas, the closest village is El Roque literally a 10 min walk to the waters edge along the newly paved palm lined road or bicycle path. 'Frontline' villas here command a panoramic view of the coastline to the West and offer the peace and tranquility found in the Northern villages plus the convenience of strolling to the beaches. The village itself does have it's own church of course plus a lovely restaurant and Inpescasa has main supermarkets in both Lajares and El Cotillo close by. Being a smaller village than its neighbours, fewer properties come up for sale here. This recent listing repesents the kind of position and luxury you can occasionally find with a large private plot over 1000m2, sheltered swimming pool, 3 bedrooms spread over a total build of 206m2.

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Stunning villa from goldacre estates for sale in villaverde Fuerteventura

A stunning villa recently appointed to www.goldacre-estates.com for sale in the quiet village of Villaverde in the North Island of Fuerteventura with an elevated position commanding panoramic views including both Lanzarote and El Cotillo. The main terraces face East and West giving fantastic morning sunrises and evening sunsets. The main lounge benefits from all day light and leads out to a conservatory styled covered terrace area for winter sunshine. The 3 double bedrooms also have 3 bathrooms plus there are extra basement rooms over a further 100m2 ready for conversion to additional bedrooms or play rooms. A double secure garage is ideal for storage or can be used for a workshop or office and the large 3,300m2 plot gives plenty of privacy and a lovelly mature landscaped garden. This property offers something different on the market due to its unique position and views plus Villaverde has some of the very best restaurants in walking distance and the beaches are just 7 mins away. Viewing is by appointment only and further details can be obtained from info@goldacre-estates.com or by calling 0034 928 535044.

Fuerteventura Blue Flag Beaches for Summer 2008

Five of Fuerteventura’s “best” beaches will be proudly flying the coveted blue flag this summer: Gran Tarajal, Costa Calma, Matorral, Butihono (Pajara) and the beaches of La Oliva have been singled out for the quality of the waters, rescue staff, sands and services as being worthy of the blue flag, which is awarded on an annual basis by the European Federation for the Environment.

This year the distinguished blue flags will be flying in more than thirty countries in Europe, South Africa, New Zealand, Canada and the Caribbean helping tourists unfamiliar with the area to find not only the safest, cleanest, most environmentally friendly beaches but also the beaches where nature and progress have reached the perfect balance.
Not to be left out of the awards, 7 Gran Canarian beaches will also be flying the prestigious Blue Flags this summer. Playa de Mogan, Amadores, San Agustin, Playa del Ingles, Melenara and Las Canteras have all been singled out as worthy. In particular the Port of Mogan won the award for the first time having been designed to allow fresh sea water to circulate in the harbour.