Palma do Mar

• Suitable For Children, Swimming Pool, Private Garden, Off Road Parking Golf, Watersports, Cycling, Swimming, Walking / Hiking, Tennis

The Development
Palma do Mar is a development of nearly 500 villa plots with planning permission, located in the gentle hills of Carapibus and overlooking some of Brazils most beautiful beaches. Carapibus is a small, chic beachside town to the south of Jacumã, just 25 minutes from João Pessoa International Airport. With an array of restaurants, beach bars and pousadas, the area is becoming increasingly popular amongst Brazilians and the international investor alike. Palma do Mar is located in the heart of the exclusive Resort do Mar development, which encompasses Oasis do Mar Villas, Palma do Mar and Jardim do Mar. The huge resort covers 44 hectares. It comprises 306 luxury villas, nearly 600 villa plots, a 4-star hotel, an exclusive country club and just a few minutes by buggy residents will be able to enjoy the resorts beach club. On-site facilities will include shops, restaurants, bars, spa, golf academy, gym, swimming pools, tennis and squash courts, multi-sport courts, adventure playgrounds, kids club, auditorium and botanical gardens. The land plots at Palma do Mar have planning approval for the construction of detached villas with private pool and garden and average 400m2. They will be provided with all infrastructure services including roads, water and electricity, all of which will be in place in 2010. Prices from €12.000

Local Area

 Key Facts - Brazil

	Climate - The climate varies from the tropical north to the temperate south. The seasons are opposite to ours, so summer is November to March and winter is June to September.
	Cost of Living - Loaf of bread: from BRL 1 (25p), bottle of wine: from BRL 16 (£4)
	Currency - Brazilian real, plural reais (BRL). £1 = BRL 3.98
	Getting There - A fairly long-haul destination, many major airlines fly to the airports of Brazil. Flying time is 11 hours. The major airports for each region are Rio de Janeiro for the city, São Paulo for the south, Brasilia for the capital and Pinto Martins for the north-east.
	Time - GMT -3 to -4
	Population - 175 million