Piedra Negra Villas

On a well positioned site overlooking the Caribbean Sea, this development offers an exclusive community of fifty ranch houses in two phases of twenty five houses. Each villa boasts a private pool and terrace jacuzzi from which to view the Caribbean Sea. These properties also offer air conditioning and a fully fitted kitchen together with plots that range in size from 430 sq.m - 570 sq.m.

The development is surrounded by landscaped grounds designed to create a feeling of ‘Paradise’, with tropical gardens, fruit trees, pool and restaurants. In addition to the villas enjoying there own private pools there is also a main pool located in the development to accomodate all residents as well as an outdoor jacuzzi and tennis courts.

Isla Margarita enjoys one of the most fantastic climates in the world. The temperature only varies by about 4°C over the whole year. Daytime temperatures at Playa El Agua, on the north coast, range from a high of 30°C (86°F) in September to low of 26°C (80°F) in January. Night time temperatures are about 3°C cooler. The temperatures on the south side of the Island (Juan Griego) may be a few degrees warmer as they receive a land wind while the north side enjoys the sea breeze.

Margarita is very accessible with the island having its own large International Airport (Santiago Marino) which operates flights from Europe, North America and Canada. There are also, we understand, currently approximately a dozen flights between the island and Caracas together with flights from most of the other main cities in Venezuela. The ferry is often used by locals as it allows them to bring their cars onto the island. The ferry terminal, Punta de Piedras, offers crossings between Margarita, Puerto la Cruz, Cumana and Trinidad.

Cruises are also popular in this area. P&O and Royal Caribbean now include Margarita Island on their 15 day itinerary. Several cruise liners dock at the island including the Oceana, Sea Princess and the Artemis.

Isla Margarita is situated in the Caribbean Sea just off the north east coast of Venezuela. In addition to the main island the State also consists of two smaller islands, Coche and Cubagua. Margarita boasts over 50 beaches and coves with 167km of coastline providing a variety of tourist areas and quiet fishing villages. Tourists can benefit from an variety of water sports such as scuba diving and snorkelling. Margarita is also world famous for windsurfing.

The island can be reached by ferry or plane with the International Airport just 25km from the city of Porlamar. It enjoys a duty free status which makes it one of the top vacation spots for Venezuelans. Margarita is popular with the domestic tourist market from July to September as well as Christmas and Easter. The number of tourists visiting Margarita has soared since the 1980’s with the island now established as the primary destination for Venezuela’s holiday makers, attracted by the sun, beaches and duty free shopping.

Foreign tourism is also on the increase with the expansion of the resorts on the island. T he Department of Tourism reports an increase of 14% in the number of visitors to the area in 2007. There is a reported shortage of 10,000 holiday lets on the island and an opportunity to rent property for between 6-10 months of the year. The developer has arranged for purchasers to benefit from a full rental management service.