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New Journal's List | Maio Cape Verde

2009-07-07T16:20:00.003-01:00

I have added all the journals to the "Getting to Maio" web page for easier accessibility.

New Maio Travel Journal | Maio Cape Verde

2009-07-07T16:11:00.003-01:00

Thanks to Chris and Christine for their excellent travelogue. Some good advice and tips for property owners on Maio, especially Villa Maris.
View journal in a new window

Thank you again Chris and Christine.

Furniture Package Supply to Maio Cape Verde

2009-06-26T07:23:00.009-01:00

After the success of the initial container shipment of furniture by Boa Vista Property Services, another container is planned. This is of course dependant upon customer take-up and amount of furniture required.

Register your interest-click here View Furniture-click here

New Villa For Sale

2009-06-17T18:06:00.001-01:00

Ponta Preta - 1st Line (Maio) Villa for Sale near to the beach.

click here

Latest Photographs of Maio Cape Verde

2009-05-28T10:17:00.003-01:00

Thank you to Rita for allowing us to display her holidays photographs of Ilha do Maio.

Maio in April 2009 - click here

Thank you.

Fishing and Diving on Maio Cape Verde

2009-03-23T17:02:00.002-01:00

The Maio Fishing Club and Maio Pluf host fishing and diving trips. Maio Fishing Club organises holiday and fishing packages. Maio Pluf dive center offers diving courses with Cape Verdian professional divers.

Fishing and Diving on Maio

New Maio Accommodation

2009-03-19T12:31:00.004-01:00

More Maio accommodation property has been added to the Accommodation Section.

This is a free service and propspective clients contact the owners direct.

Halcyon Air Flights

2009-03-17T11:38:00.003-01:00

I thought that our prayers had been answered... but no....

Halcyon Air flights from Sal are still flying direct to Praia, i.e. no change from the TACV operational flights.

Halcyonair launches flights to Fogo and Maio islands

2009-02-20T12:47:00.002-01:00

Air carrier Halcionair Cabo Verde Airways is due to launch two weekly flights to the islands of Fogo and Maio as of 28 February, the company said in a statement.
Read more...

Maio Supermarket Now Open in Morro!

2009-02-17T19:15:00.002-01:00

CASA BLANCA the first supermarket in Maio has at last opened in Morro!

We will have the best selection at the lowest prices on the island.
If we don't have what you want, we will order it for you.
For customer convenience we will be open 7 days a week:
Monday to Saturday: 8am to 8pm
Sundays/holidays: 10am to 6pm.

Stella Maris Construction Pictures

2009-02-15T18:21:00.002-01:00

Construction pictures from February till October 2008.

Construction Update

Businesses Realising Maio's Potential

2009-02-12T18:03:00.000-01:00

This year will be an important period in Maio's development. A healthy business climate must have competition and businesses from Praia are beginning to realise Maio's potential. Already this year in Vila do Maio, two travel agencies have opened and two banks are under construction. Also, a supermarket in Morro will open this month.

Furniture Supplies to Maio

2009-02-10T15:28:00.003-01:00

Received an email from Trevor Wilson, at Boavista Property Services, stating that he intended to supply a container of furniture to Maio, on a first come first served basis.

Please read...

Scheduled Furniture Supply

2009-01-07T09:44:00.002-01:00

MaioCV.com has beed told that there is a proposal to provide a shipment service, through a company based on Sal, to supply good quality European standard furniture to Maio. The supposed furniture packages will be customised especially for the requirements of Vila Maris, and any other development/property on Maio.

Register your interest

Activity at Vila Maris

2008-12-30T19:53:00.001-01:00

a quick interview with current visitors to Vila Maris - click here

Casa Blanca Interview 2

2008-12-01T08:59:00.004-01:00

A new interview with the developer of Casa Blanca concering the trials and tribulations of business life on Maio.

Interview - click here

Snag (Snagging) Lists

2008-11-25T08:20:00.004-01:00

With people taking possession of their property, it is always good practice to carry a snag list inspection.

Definition: A Snag List is a comprehensive list of items that a developer has not completed correctly and defective work to be repaired, to complete the property. On completion and submission of the list, the required works should be attended to by the developer prior to closing of the sale.

Click here to download the Snag Lists

Maio, the Dream... the Reality...

2008-11-18T11:10:00.002-01:00

Although the world's economic slow down has hampered Cape Verde's development somewhat, it is still one of the hottest tourist and retirement destinations for Europeans, the distinction which was held by the Canaries a few years ago. The reason for this is CV is a very special place and of course the news media and web sites, are painting an idyllic portrait of it. The TV depiction of bikini-clad tourists frolicking on Sal's fabulous beach is difficult to resist. Maio's great potential and endless beaches are even a greater siren's call.

But there are two sides to all of this... the Reality and the Dream.

Maio's reality is the stuff that dreams are made of... but there is that one glaring reality which cannot be overlooked. One thing is for certain; the people and especially the government are not dictated by time and will not be pressured by it. This is the most difficult reality for Europeans to accept. Those that cannot, return north with a faded dream. Those that do stay will reserve a front-row seat for the future and reap the rewards from the reality that is Maio.

If patience is not one of your virtues, don't come to Maio! Will this change in the future? Of course, Lanzarote did... All things change with tim... but Maio doesn't seem to have a time frame for change. We’ll just have to be patient until then.

Maio Weather Back to Normal

2008-11-05T14:53:00.000-01:00

In the passed two weeks the unusual warm weather for this time of year is back to normal with an idyllic Indian summer climate, warm sunny days and cool nights.

The weather in Maio is not often a topic of conversation...

Maio, Treasure and Pirates

2008-11-03T13:28:00.009-01:00

After some research the following article was found indicating that Maio (Cape Verde) could have once been the stamping ground of many infamous pirates and cut-throats including Captain Kidd and Francis Drake:

Read it here...

Interested in Solar Power?

2008-10-09T16:37:00.008-01:00

Electricity Pole Replacement

2008-10-07T08:55:00.000-01:00

Electrical power poles are being placed between Morrinho and Pedro Vaz. This is an important link in the plan to have all of the island connected by one power source.

Maio International Airport?

2008-10-02T08:16:00.003-01:00

It is said, by reliable sources, that the President of Maio has enlisted investors to build an international airport for the Island of Maio.

This in any event will eventually happen and needless to say, it will catapult Maio into the 21 century.

Big Blue Bird is Now Flying in Cape Verde

2008-09-29T18:48:00.003-01:00

This is a blog entry for an installation of a wind turbine in Cape Verde. I believe that wind and solar power will be the future in Cape Verde.

Skystream

Maio's First Supermarket

2008-07-30T14:49:00.006-01:00

The Casa Blanca Supermarket in Morro (the island's first) has begun to install fixtures and hopes to be in operation by end of August. In a recent interview, the owner said that he had chosen Morro because of its ideal location between the populace villages of Vila and Calheta, and Funchago's future development and Morro's beach projects.