With average year round temperatures of 28°C, more than 300 sunny days and some 400 miles of semi virgin palm fringed coast, Natal is considered to be one of the hottest destinations in Brazil.

Further to this, Natal is also considered to have the second highest pure air quality on the planet with a population of only 800,000. Natal is situated in the state of Rio Grande de Noite. Surrounding beaches are considered some of the best in world.

Natal’s noteworthy features

Geographically the closest point of Brazil to Europe, there are direct flights to Natal from London’s Gatwick airport from only £190 round trip — or about $370 — making the resort fairly accessible for European buyers.

Also, a trip from Lisbon, takes merely 7 hours.

The WTTC predicted tourism demand in Brazil to increase by 7.2% in 2007 and continuing on with 5.3% annual growth until 2017. A total of $1.1bn was spent on infrastructure across North East Brazil with the world’s 4th largest airport to be constructed in Natal.

Since Natal is ever so popular with tourists and property investors year round, we though it a great idea to show you some of the hottest resort developments taking shape in and around Natal.

Natal Ocean Club

The Natan Ocean Club is set in 20 acres of tropical gardens, featuring dramatic cliff top ocean views, designed by acclaimed Brazilian architect David Bastos. A private sand beach offers guests and residents more than 300m of full beach access.

A new luxury operator is expected to be announced in July this year which will result in price increases up to 25%. At the current management level, yields of 15% are expected for investors, therefore giving those interested barely a couple of weeks to snatch a lower priced property.

Features:

• a private membership club offering a 7000 sqft sky spa
• tennis
• a fitness center
• the Ocean Club restaurant with its own personal fisherman
• an ocean sports bar
• helicopter and yacht facilities
• wi-fi enabled

Cost of investment:

• Dune Condos from £118,000
• Ocean Condos from £138,000
• Villas from £676,000

Agents: Property Frontiers

Jacuma Beach Resort

Jacuma Beach Resort is a five star Sol Meliá branded resort and located only 25km from the city of Natal. A great resort for both tourists and investors alike, Jacuma Beach Resort is testimony that living in style mustn’t be so hard.

With years of planning and proper respect attributed to the surrounding environment, Jacuma Beach Resort is a state of the art complex.

Investors can choose between five distinct condominiums of apartments and semi detached villas with lush, tropical greenery nestled between the ocean and the rolling sandy dunes.

Sitting on the doorstep of the pristine Mata Atlantica protected ecosystem, Jacuma Beach Resort has one of the most gentle backyards a visitor could wish for. Nature lovers can indulge in long beach walks, or go all wild with surfing, kite surfing, water-skiing, dune buggy driving, diving, snorkeling and horse riding.

Features:

• Exclusive entertainment area for residents
• Private medical center on premises
• Gated community with controlled access and security
• Well-equipped commercial center with rental facilities
• Numerous swimming pools with pool bars
• Kids club
• Beach-side bar/restaurant for guests and their visitors
• Beautiful man-made lagoon
• Dedicated pedestrian walkways
• Spa
• Fitness center
• Beach club
• Sporting facilities

Cost of investment:

• From just 81,000 Euros

Contact: Jacuma Beach Resort

The Grand Natal Golf, Santamaria

Built by Spanish-based Grupo Sanchez, The Grand Natal Golf spans 400 acres and once completed in 2010, it will house some 2,000 properties and Natal’s first golf course, designed by no other living legend than Greg Norman.

Situated only 30 min by car from Natal and 15 minutes from the new airport, The Grand Natal Golf is easy accessible.

The first construction phase comprises of one-, two- and three bedroom flats, and two- and three bedroom penthouses.

If you want to rub your nose with celebrities, you better get your own slice of paradise as actor Antonio Banderas and soccer legend Ronaldo have already secured properties there.

Features:

• Five golf courses
• Eight hotels
• An equestrian center
• The Ronaldo Football Academy
• A spa
• Miles of beach (over 6km)
• Tennis courts

Cost of investment:

• Prices start at £39,000 and go up to £120,000 for a penthouse flat.

Pipa Hills

Pipa Hills is a secluded luxury development of 52 villas, set in a stunning tropical setting. All houses will be delivered fully furnished with 3 bedrooms. Pipa beach is the most up market beach on the Natal coastline and is consistently featured as one of the world’s best beach.

Visitors to Pipa beach can enjoy more than 30 international restaurants and the resort itself has become the number one beach area for foreign and domestic tourists.

Features:

• Spacious accommodation and living
• Tropical setting
• Style
• Relaxed atmosphere
• Excellent surfing
• Horse riding
• Buggy rides
• Boat and canoe trips
• Walking
• Motocross in the Atlantic forest
• Turtle watching
• Dolphin watching
• Plenty of nature and ecological paradise

Cost of investment:

• Not available, only on request.

Porto dos Corais, Natal

Located in Maracajau, Porto dos Corais, located 54km from Natal is a great investment opportunity and only meters from the largest coral reef in all of Brazil. Expected for completion in 2010 this property investment is set to be a sure deal for all involved. Also known as the Caribbean of Brazil you are forgiven for daydreaming when you look at this location.

Plans to build no less than 9 hotels near Porto dos Corais and 2 hotels in the immediate area over the next five years will draw even more visitors to this already popular area. As many as 10 golf courses are planned within a 10 minute drive. There will also be new shops, bars and restaurants in the area to service the residential and commercial development that is planned.

While Porto dos Corais is located in the charming fishing village of Maracajau with a small population of only 2,500 it has everything in close proximity.

Features:

• Shops
• Restaurants
• A water park
• Superb Brazilian beaches
• Reef
• Bar
• 6 swimming pools
• Spa & Gym
• Soccer field
• Tennis court
• Volleyball & basketball courts
• On site Property Management
• Reception services (reception service, key service, cleaning service and airport pickup service)

Cost of investment:

• D Type Condos - last few available from 66,150 € / £45,000
• Apartments in blocks E, F, G, H & I - Prices from 46,000€ / £ 31,200
• Everything else is already sold out

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