Description:
Resort
The development covers an area of 650 hectares, permitting a comfortable layout of facilities, each within easy distance of residential centres, harbour areas, golf resort town centre and the various hotels, permitting ample space an uninterrupted sea and mountain views.
Santiago Country Club is a development consisting of a limited number of luxury villas and condominiums in an around the golf resort area including the harbour west and east areas which overlook the old seaplane base.The hotels, the residential units, spa, beaches, and golf / sports facilities will be both accessible and private.
The commercial town centre and clinic are located adjacent to the golf resort entrance and are more public. For the discerning tourist looking for the more indigenous Cape Verde atmosphere by way of a separate resort entrance will access the public waterfront areas, one will pass through the stroking landscape of the S.Martinho an encounters the valley experience with its natural landscape, trails, Wildlife, equestrian facilities, activities centre and a special area devoted to a botanical gardens / nursery produces all of which creates local employment and in turn cultivating some of the lush plants found around the islands for view or sale. On arrival at the waterfront you will have passed via the beach promenade facilities and the low key family orientated hotel, on to the historical seaplane harbour with its boutique shopping village, with the Spa Hotel adjacent on its own private peninsula.
By careful consideration the resort has been laid out to create natural or enhanced buffer zones so as to balance the need for accessibility against privacy. In contrast to the S.Martinho valley entrance which leads to a more public waterfront recreational activities; zone F will be developed more densely yet in sensitive urban style so as to act as a buffer between the potential urban sprawl of Praia an the Golf Resort, with the aim of providing more affordable residential / commercial units. In addition a 200 metre naturally landscaped buffer zone along the north side of the main boundary road of the whole resort will also be developed with the aim of safe guarding the resort exclusivity.
In Contrast the golf resort with its various styles / sizes of residential units, golf courses, and clubhouse and conference hotel facilities will be accessed via its secure entrance thus managing the degree of privacy and control necessary to protect such special places yet allowing outside access to those that wish to invest in this experience. The introduction of villas along the fairways provides the integration and lifestyle demanded today of the golf villa investor balanced against a choice of smaller affordable residential units around their own residential clubs.
The architectural character of the various resort centres will be a mix of three distinct styles within the principle areas that reflect the indigenous character, with historical references and bold colours that will create a balanced style within the Cape Verde environment and make a special place to remember. Santiago Golf Resort is a spectacular and beautiful setting, surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery, enclosing intimate valleys and ravines. It is this intrinsic quality which will be enhanced and developed to create a world class resort community and golf course.
Landscape will be enhanced as and where appropriate to its surroundings that blend with the fertile nature of the land. Natural areas will be protected and maintained to provide an indigenous character. Areas adjacent to built development will have extensive planting of lush native species that are naturally sustainable in their environment. Road corridors will be basalt cobbles, no kerbs with footpaths made of natural material with informal tree and rock boulders to produce a natural landscape. In addition the use of low level lighting will be adopted wherever possible to reduce the light pollution levels.
Activities
From land sports to water sports, to culture, health, entertainment, the resort will cater for all preferences, all set in a protected natural environment.
Facilities
-A Golf Clubhouse along side the Five stars Golf Hotel with international Conferences and Tennis Academy facilities plus its own secluded beach. Nearby is a boutique Hotel developed partly for owners to reside in during construction phase of their villas.
-Four star family orientated Beach Hotel located adjacent to the main beach and its promenade facilities plus various recreational activities.
-Plus a secluded Spa Hotel set on its own private peninsula adjacent to the old seaplane harbour where there are several restaurants and bars plus boutique shops and craft centres which produce their own nightlife entertainment’s.
-All the hotels will be equipped with differing degrees of Conferences and business facilities appropriate to their needs.
-Because of the proximity to the international Airport at Praia, and the subsequent easy access to four continents, Santiago Golf Resort will be a popular Conference location both for Private organizations and Companies, as well as for Government and Non-profit-making entities.
-At the entrance to the Golf resort is the commercial centre providing adequate retail and health care needs. The clinic will contain medical care facilities that are required for a resort environment. The retail will be centred on a market type square theme servicing various requirements including offices located above the retail units both needed to service the resort and surrounding communities.
-Villa and apartment residents can relax on their verandas, appreciate the spectacular sunsets, swim in the privacy of their own pools or mix in their own residential Club. Members of the Santiago Country Club, including home-owners in the “Quinta da Achada”, automatically become members of the Golf Club, Riding Club, Health Club, Tennis Club as well as enjoying numerous other privileges.
Plots – Villas – Apartments
Owners can choose from a range of architecturally designed homes, to be built on their chosen plot to suit their specific needs. The units are all conceived to combine individual tastes with a homogeneous whole and can be adapted within a wide range of options, which can include an in-door or out-door pool, verandas and porches, an annex, etc.
Besides the infrastructures, landscaping is also included and is, in fact, obligatory.
Finishing is to the most demanding specifications, with the most modern plumbing, wiring, air-conditioning and insulating systems as well as the highest quality ceramics, woods, bathroom and kitchen fittings and appliances.
Alternatively, custom built designs or owner’s contracted builder are permit access to the site to construct an approved design. The finished home is not just a unit in which to be comfortable; it is also a possession of which to be justifiably proud.
Golf
The terrain occupied by the Resort is ideal for the construction of a Golf Course with unique characteristics, comparable to the most spectacular, from the point of view of both the landscape and challenge for the golfer.
The vast area available for the construction of the courses includes both excellent topographical characteristics and also affords the opportunity of using the coastline for the construction of links fairways associated with some of the most exciting courses in the world.
The projected development of an 18 hole course, with a further 9 holes, plus a clubhouse. Next to the clubhouse will be an academy and driving range, ample parking facilities and views of the final holes of each set of 9.
The plans that have been conceived adapt the fairways to the terrain, reducing the need for extensive earthmoving. The difference in the level of seashore and the terrain further inland, which ranges from a marked slope to veritable cliffs, allows us to project each set of 9 holes on a similar level, in the interest of avoiding excessive and uncomfortable unevenness.
Since the prevailing winds are North-easterly, the course is varied in direction, sequence of length and par.
