New Marina Contract In Corralejo, Fuerteventura Awarded

The contract for the extention and improvement to Corralejo harbour has been awarded and is expected to take two years to complete. The project will improve and extend the ferry piers, increase the number of moorings for pleasure craft and provide better boat yard facilities.

As well as the existing marina berths the new marina will provide 650 berths for yachts which will be sheltered behind a huge curved breakwater. The contract has been awarded to Viatrio Ingenieros SL and will cost nearly €343 million .

Corralejo harbour on the north coast of Fuerteventura is one of the busiest in the Canaries with close to a million passengers a year using the short ferry link to Lanzarote and the project will ensure that increasing passenger demand can be met. The harbour Playa Blanca in Lanzarote will also be extended and improved to allow easier access for the ferries whose entrance at the moment can only be described as tight.

The two projects will strengthen the ties between Fuerteventura and Lanzarote. Politicians on both islands have wanted for a long time to form a new "Canarian power" as strong as the link between Gran Canaria and Tenerife and these two project will move that dream forward.

The marina project will also provide a new esplande and integrate the area with the surrounding frontline properties and businesses. The marina project is sure to create an interest in property in close to the new harbour scheme.

Ferry Operator contacts Fred Olsen and Naviera Armas

For more information on Canarian Marinas visit www.worldmarineguide.com

Exceptional opportunity, 4 Bedroom Villa in Villaverde, Fuerteventura, Canaries

KEY POINTS
4 Bedrooms

2 Bathrooms

Heated 7x3 Swimming pool

Large plot size 1700 sqm

Triple Car Port

Large roof terrace

Garden sun terrace

Furnished with fitted Kitchen

This fabulous 4 bedroom villa is situated in the popular village of Villaverde just a short walk away from the village centre with its shops, quaint bars and fabulous resurants. The property sits in a large plot with a sheltered sun terrace, a covered 3 bay car park, planted flower beds, and a large heated swimming pool.

Inside the property all the bedrooms are a generous size with the master bedroom ensuite. The lounge is bright and and well furnished with Satellite TV. There is a galley style fitted kitchen with a separate large dining room. The large roof terrace offers all day sun and great views across the countryside.

Villaverde is a typical Canarian village located only 12 km outside of Corralejo, the location of Villaverde affords and elevated position with stunning views all around, Villaverde has plenty to offer, be it quality dining, with a variety of restaurants including the hidden gem known as Casa Marcos, a lovely tapas restaurant with a great atmosphere for locals and tourists alike. However, if you like a big plate of meat, then there is only one place for you, El Horno is one of the best restaurants on the island, offering a wide variety dishes to choose from.

The village is centrally located in the north of the island, 12km from Corralejo, 15km to the lagoons of El Cotillo or 20 minutes to the islands capital, Puerto del Rosario and the airport. This is the perfect opportunity to own a fabulous villa in the sun at a fraction of its true value and an opportunity not to be missed, so if you are looking for a permanent residence or a perfect rental home then this investment opportunity has to e for you. For more information email info@goldacre-estates.com

Telephone 0034 928 535 044

Thomas Cook announce flight deals to Fuerteventura and the Canary Island

Thomas Cook are offering some great deals on flights to the Canaries with £20 off seats between February and April.

Flights to Fuerteventura can be found from as little as £51.99

These are fantastic prices for those wishing to find some winter sun and for property owners on the Canary islands looking to visit the UK for the winter sales.

Ryanair Flights To Return To Fuerteventura, Canary Islands

Ryanair fights are to return to Fuerteventura, in the Canary Islands commencing in February 2010. In an interview with Q FM, Sr Mario Cabrera confirmed that a 5 year deal had been done with the airline to bring flights back to the Canarian island.
Bookings will be available from Ryanair from the 18th December but the flights will not be able to begin until February because of the airlines current capacity.
John GoldAcre of GoldAcre Estates said "This is great news not just for tourists, but for property owners and those wishing to purchase property on Fuerteventura".
The Ryanair flights will help owners wanting to rent their properties and visit the island and will be a boost for the real estate market.

New Yacht Marina Is To Be Constructed In Corralejo, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands

A new yacht marina is to be constructed in Corralejo, Fuerteventura which will provide 650 private moorings in an adventurous expansion plan of the present harbour. The project, which will be funded by the Canarian Government, is in the early stages of planning but it is hoped that it will go out to tender early next year.

Corralejo harbour is one of the busiest in the Canaries with over a million passengers a year using the ferry link to Lanzarote and the project will ensure that increasing passenger demand can be met.

The scheme will create two new commercial jetties and a multi purpose water sports building as well as the marina. Once the construction work begins it is expected to take around two years to complete.

This is good news for home owners and investors as marinas are sort after locations for property purchasers and the construction of the new marina will mean that homes in the immediate area will be at a premium.

GoldAcre Estates launches Fractional Ownership properties in Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain

GoldAcre Estates Fuerteventura’s leading Estate Agent has just launched a fractional ownership program in conjunction with the Fractional Property Group which will eventually rolled out throughout the Canary Islands and Spain.

John GoldAcre stated that the Spanish Real Estate market was going through a significant change, not just because of the current economic downturn but in general a lot of the ‘quick buck Estates Agents’ have now gone and we are starting to a core of more professionally run Estate Agencies throughout Spain, that are more focused on clients needs and the key element of client satisfaction.

New products are being investigated by Real Estate Agents such as the growing market of Fractional Ownership which is being driven by consumer demand for high quality properties without the need to obtain mortgages, client recent experience with banks have made them look differently at their overseas purchases and the amount of money they are prepared to expose themselves to, Fractional Ownership provides the client with the opportunity of owning freehold property in the Canary Islands without the need to commit to the full capital value of the property.

John commented that it was very important that the integrity and value of any program is maintained as otherwise Fractional Ownership will just end up falling into the same category as timeshare, for example some Real Estate Agents are trying to introduce 10 or 12 shares on property just to try to make it look cheap.

The maximum John GoldAcre said that GoldAcre Estates will arrange any Fractional Ownership program for is 4 or 6 shares, which would give each individual owner either 2 or 3 months usage of their property spread throughout the year.

All the properties with be furnished to a luxurious quality with everything taken care of the for the owners, the owners useage program will be based on a 4 year rolling calendar which will give the owners useage every season and every month of the year over the 4 year term, each owner can sell their shares independently of the other owners at any time.

GoldAcre Estates Fractional Ownership program commences with two different styles of property, one being frontline Apartments to the sea the other being Villas.

The apartments are Luxury 3 bedroom 2 bathroom sea facing, close to a marina and Blue flag beach. Each apartment has 42 m2 terraces and has it own parking underground, the facilities include a 27 m long pool, Gym and lifts to all floors, 1/6th Shares are only 45,000 euros each, John made the point that at this price this was less than the cost of a cheap one bedroom apartment.

The Villa is situated close to one of the main towns in the North of Fuerteventura and features Two Bedrooms parking and Gardens and 1/6th shares are only 32,000 euros each.

GoldAcre stated the advantage to a buyer of Fractional Ownership is that each owner does not have to worry about the day to day running of their property all bills are paid all the cleaning and maintenance is taken care of and the property is prepared and ready for each owners visit, unlike a wholly owner property where each owner is required to pay all their own bills organize maintenance etc ..

GoldAcre Estates have been in Fuerteventura Real Estate for the last 8 years and some 12 years in the Canary Islands in total, they have offices in Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura and Greece.

More details can be obtained by contacting GoldAcre Estates on info@goldacre-estates.com or visiting their website www.goldacre-estates.com