Margarita Island: the Caribbean's best kept secret

When you think of the Caribbean, most likely you will think of fantastic holidays, beautiful beaches.and very high prices. This is true for the majority of Caribbean islands except for Margarita Island, where you can purchase villas from as little as 69, 000 GBP a short walk from the beach.

Prices on Margarita Island are 70% less on average than in Europe and rising quickly. With a flourishing tourism industry, the rental market is also developing fast. A property on Margarita Island is a sound investment aswell as unique holiday home in one of the most beautiful and desirable parts of the world.

A Tax Haven

Margarita Island is tax free. There are no Capital Gains Taxes, no VAT and if you are a permanent resident, no income taxes. Aside from the obvious holiday home appeal Margarita Island has, a property here is also a great investment.

Margarita Island is located on the north east Caribbean coast of Venezuela and is one of three islands comprising the state of Neuva Esparta discovered by Christopher Columbus. The islands cover 1,150 square kilometres; Margarita is the largest and most developed. The highest point on the island is 1,000 metres above sea level and offers spectacular views of the surrounding island, coast and Caribbean waters.

The island is blessed with 320 days sunshine a year. Temperatures range from 78?F (26?C) in January to 88?F (31?C) in September. Night time temperatures are about 4 to 5 degrees cooler. There are beautiful tropical beaches lined with palm trees There is a resident population of around 350,000, which increases dramatically during the holiday season. Margarita does not experience the extreme weather conditions of many other Caribbean islands and is virtually hurricane free, a consideration that many overlook when considering a move to the Caribbean.

The island boasts many modern shopping centres of an international standard, nightclubs, entertainment centres and an abundance of restaurants. It also has a selection of 2 to 5 star hotels to choose from. Activities include scuba diving, wind surfing, snorkelling, horseback riding, fishing, boating, golf and much more.

Aswell as having the luxury amenities such as all inclusive resorts, general prices on Margarita Island are still very low. Beer costs about 35p a bottle and a meal for two at a local restaurant will only set you back 5 GBP. Enjoy the Caribbean lifestyle for a fraction of the price.

The capital of Margarita Island is La Asuncion, a vibrant city founded in 1524 by the Spanish. It retains many of its original colonial buildings, castles and historic architecture making it a sight seeing hotspot.

There are direct flights to Margarita from the UK, Holland and Germany. A range of international airlines fly into Caracas, the capital of Venezuela; Margarita is a 35 minute on-ward flight.

Caribbean's property

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Luxury beach apartments with guaranteed rental!	Amazing apartment development right next to the beach on the fantastic Margarita island!! If you fancy owning your very own holiday home in the very exotic destination of the Caribbean you are looking in the right place! This fantastic development is located on the gorgeous Margarita Island with av Price(€): 79 000
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5 star resort Tulasi Mandir Villas and Spa development, just off Margarita Island, Caribbean	Luxury Villas only a short walk away from beautiful, tranquil beaches! 5 star resort! Prices to rise on 25th October 2008 so hurry and reserve yours now! 8% GUARANTEED RENTALS Luxury 1 and 2 bedroom private villas each with their own infinity pool and just a short walk from some of the Carib Price(€): 129 350
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Luxury Villas located on Margarita Island, Caribbean!	Luxury villas overlooking the Caribbean sea on Margarita Island! Great investment aswell as holiday home! PRICE RISE ON 25th OCTOBER 2008! Hurry and reserve yours now Here on Margarita island you will definitely have the special feeling of being in a "paradise" with tropical gardens and fruit tree Price(€): 258 700
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Ref No: MC002	Description of Property:
Luxury Marina Apartments from 45, 000 GBP!	Marina Caribe Resort, Margarita Island in Venezuela The Marina Caribe apart-hotel offers everything from one of the best investments on the international property market, to the relaxed upmarket holiday in the year round sunshine. The marina is but a 100m walk, and there are many wonderful bars a Price(€): 65 250
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