Isla de Margarita is a paradise island in the sun. With breathtaking beaches, increasing tourism and affordable apartments, this idyllic isle is fast becoming a desired destination for property aficionados. Currently Margarita is 40% cheaper than other Caribbean islands.

As the air seeps out of many global property markets investors face the ever-toughening challenge of seeking out a safe yet lucrative investment opportunity. GEM Estates first highlighted the Venezuelan island of Isla Margarita as a one-to-watch back in December 2006, attracted by its undeveloped nature, amenable climate, tax-free status, low cost of living and stability offered from a wealthy oil-producing nation. Yet, it has taken some time for truly inspirational, well-planned property to hit the market. Newly released Caracola Beach and Spa Resort in the Island’s main town of Porlamar certainly fits ...

The Caracola Beach & Spa Resort – Porlamar, comprises of apartments & duplexes spread over 15 floors, overlooking the stunning Caracola Beach, on the eastern fringes of the island’s main town, Porlamar. With four different floor layouts to choose from, populated across three blocks, the apartments vary in size from 58.5m2 to 125.8m2, nearly all with their own sea facing terrace. Caracola Beach & Spa Resort provides you with an incredible opportunity to earn on your investment through capital growth as well as rental return from your property. If you combine ...

With property prices 50% cheaper than other Caribbean Islands and Brazil overseas property investors are setting their sights on Margarita Island, Venezuela.

Known as the ‘pearl of the Caribbean’, being the world’s principal source of natural pearls, few people seem to have heard of Margarita Island, and it is more likely the drinkable Tequila version comes to mind rather than a Caribbean island. Discovered along with a slightly larger land mass the USA by Christopher Columbus in 1498, the slightly smaller 940-square-kilometre Isla Margarita is located 38 kilometres off the north shore of Venezuela, this mountainous tropical “Gateway to Venezuela” has long been a favourite South American getaway.

It is no surprise Columbus believed he had happened upon paradise as Margarita presently ...