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Expansive and diverse territory, over 18 kilometres of premier ocean frontage, abundant wildlife, dense flora, natural anchorages with deep water access, and valuable isolation – the allures of this listing cannot be overstated. Spanning an excess of 1500 hectares (seven-and-a-half being Isla Aguja), this listing is divided between a large parcel of Panama’s famous Isla del Rey and the entirety of Isla Aguja. Given the sheer scale of the property on offer, there is, understandably, a valuable diversity of landscape: investors can expect pristine beaches, rocky outcroppings, sheltered coves, thick forestland, natural springs, and varying topography. A developmental master plan, pertaining to 160 hectares of the land and formulated by three international architectural firms, is also included in this property’s sale. An unprecedented investment opportunity with vast scope.

Bulhaaholhi is an uninhabited island in **Alifu Dhaalu Atoll**, the southern half of the great Ari Atoll archipelago, on the western edge of the Maldives. It sits ten minutes by speedboat from **Maamigili International Airport** and a twenty-minute seaplane flight from Velana International Airport at Malé. The geographic position is genuinely distinctive. Maamigili, the inhabited island adjacent to Bulhaaholhi, is known internationally as **Whale Shark Island**. The waters of South Ari are one of only two places on earth where whale sharks are reliably present year-round, and the **South Ari Marine Protected Area** that surrounds the listing extends across the southern arc of the atoll. For a buyer building a Maldivian resort around marine biodiversity, this is one of the most strategically positioned uninhabited islands currently available. --- ## The Setting **Ari Atoll** is one of the largest natural atolls in the Maldives, covering approximately 267 square kilometres and comprising over 100 islands. It runs as the western pillar of the central Maldivian archipelago, opposite Malé Atoll and Vaavu Atoll, and has become one of the most established resort regions in the country. Over twenty resorts operate within Ari Atoll today, including Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, Velassaru, Mirihi, Diamonds Athuruga, Vakarufalhi, Lily Beach, and Kandolhu, among others. Within Ari, the southern half (Alifu Dhaalu, also called South Ari Atoll) is the half closest to the whale shark migration corridor along the western edge of the atoll. The reef structure here drops steeply into deep water, which sustains the plankton blooms that feed the whale shark population. The same conditions support manta rays, reef sharks, eagle rays, and the deep marine biodiversity that has made Ari Atoll one of the most respected diving destinations in the Indian Ocean. **Maamigili**, the local population centre and airport island, has a community of approximately 2,800 people and serves as the regional infrastructure hub. Domestic flights operate multiple times daily between Maamigili and Malé. --- ## The Listing Description Per the listing agent's materials, the property offers: - A **natural harbour** providing secure mooring for boats - **Potential for yacht marina development** subject to Maldivian planning approvals - **Space to accommodate overwater villa construction**, subject to lagoon survey and reef-impact assessment - An undeveloped, virgin condition with no existing structures Surveyed land area, lagoon dimensions, reef classification, and the full development brief are available through Private Island Market. --- ## What Could Be Built Here Three positions are credible for a thoughtful next operator. **A whale-shark-focused boutique resort.** The South Ari Marine Protected Area is the primary year-round whale shark site in the Maldives, and a small luxury resort positioned around marine biology, conservation, and direct dive access would have a position that no existing Ari Atoll resort can fully replicate. The proximity to Maamigili airport (ten minutes by speedboat) is significantly more convenient than the seaplane-only access that defines most remote Maldivian resorts. **A mid-scale resort with strong air access.** Many established Maldivian resorts are constrained by seaplane-only access, which limits guest convenience, requires daylight operation, and adds a 30-to-90 minute transfer to most arrival schedules. A property ten minutes by speedboat from a domestic airport runway has a structurally easier guest experience, which translates to higher revenue per available villa and broader market reach. The "marina + overwater villa" framing in the agent's materials reflects this advantage. **A private estate or family compound.** Maldivian leasehold structures permit private residential use under certain configurations, particularly when paired with a small staff and a limited-capacity hospitality licence. A buyer seeking a private Indian Ocean compound at Maldivian scale rather than a commercial resort would find Bulhaaholhi's position attractive. --- ## A Note on Maldivian Ownership The Maldives operates a distinctive property framework that requires understanding before any transaction. **Foreign buyers do not acquire freehold title to Maldivian land.** Foreign investment in resort islands and uninhabited islands is structured as a **long-term leasehold** from the Government of Maldives, traditionally for terms of 50 years, with provisions for extension. The Maldives has periodically conducted public auctions of uninhabited islands intended for tourism development, with minimum bid requirements and mandatory commitments to construct hotels of certain minimum capacities (typically 100 beds or more) under environmental impact rules. **Private acquisitions outside the public auction process** are sometimes structured through Maldivian holding companies or through partnership with Maldivian entities, with foreign equity capped at a percentage that the Maldives Investment Authority approves on a case-by-case basis. A buyer evaluating Bulhaaholhi should: - Confirm the current legal status of the island (auction-released, privately held leasehold, or otherwise) - Understand the lease term remaining and renewal mechanisms - Engage the Maldives Investment Authority on foreign equity structure - Commission an environmental impact assessment before committing to construction A licensed Maldivian property and tourism lawyer should structure any transaction. --- ## Access - **From Velana International Airport (MLE), Malé:** approximately 20 minutes by seaplane to Maamigili area; alternatively, 1 hour 30 minutes by speedboat - **From Maamigili International Airport (VAM):** approximately 10 minutes by speedboat to Bulhaaholhi - **International connections to Malé:** direct flights from London, Frankfurt, Munich, Dubai, Singapore, Bangkok, Beijing, Hong Kong, Seoul, Mumbai, and most major Asian and Middle Eastern hubs - **Domestic connections to Maamigili:** multiple daily flights from Malé The combination of domestic airport proximity (10 minutes) and international airport proximity (20 minutes by seaplane) gives Bulhaaholhi unusually strong dual-access for a Maldivian development site. --- ## The Position Bulhaaholhi is an uninhabited island in one of the most established and most ecologically significant atolls in the Maldives, ten minutes from a regional airport, twenty minutes by seaplane from the international gateway, adjacent to the South Ari Marine Protected Area and the year-round whale shark habitat that has made South Ari one of the most respected marine destinations in the Indian Ocean. For a buyer or development group with the resources to navigate the Maldivian leasehold and licensing framework, the operational vision to position a resort around the genuine marine assets of South Ari, and the patience for the multi-year development timeline that Maldivian projects require, Bulhaaholhi is a clear opportunity within a country that releases very few new development sites in the established atolls.

A unique opportunity to acquire your own island with freehold land! On the island, there is a holiday home of about 58 square meters, a charming guest cottage, a stylish gazebo, docking platforms, and even a small neighboring island included in the purchase! Make your dream a reality, enjoy magical views in every direction, and listen to the gentle lapping of the water all night long! This offers visitors the perfect archipelago feeling, yet close to both the mainland and the city center. The most exciting way to travel from the city center to Drottningholm is, of course, by sea through the beautiful Lake Mälaren. Boat trips to Drottningholm are available on the historic vessels S/S Drottningholm or M/S Prins Carl Philip. Back on the mainland, there are parking and boat mooring opportunities (a queue system applies), and these spots are part of a community facility shared by the property. From the island, one can glimpse the Drottningholm Palace area. Drottningholm and its gardens, modeled after French examples, were created during the 17th and 18th centuries. In 1991, Drottningholm was added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List.

The waters around Culion are the same waters around Coron. The same archipelago, the same limestone karst rising out of the same blue. The difference is how few people have heard of Culion, and how completely those waters have remained themselves as a result. Culion was sealed off from the world for exactly one hundred years, from 1906 until the World Health Organization declared the island leprosy-free in 2006. A century of low development is rare on a tropical archipelago. The reefs survived it. The mangroves survived it. The light on the water in the late afternoon, when the sun drops behind the karst islands to the west, is what tropical light was before tourism found the tropics. Today the local tourism office uses one official phrase to describe Culion: *Paradise Regained*. The town keeps a coral-rock church built in the 1700s from blocks of fossilised reef, a 1740 Spanish fort, and an archive inscribed on UNESCO's Memory of the World register. The bay holds Japanese WWII shipwrecks now overgrown with coral, ranked among the finest wreck dives in the world. This listing covers two adjacent islets in those waters, near the well-known sandbar of Cheron Island, in the same bay as the overwater bungalows of Two Seasons Coron Island Resort. ## The Land Two lots. One acre between them. - **Lot A:** 2,360 sqm - **Lot B:** 1,653 sqm - **Combined:** 4,013 sqm These are not large parcels. They are intimate ones, the size where a thoughtful house, a swimming dock, and a small garden are exactly enough, and where every step takes you closer to the water rather than further from it. The water itself is the asset. Calamian water is the kind divers fly across continents to find: clear enough at noon to read a book through, warm year-round, and full of life. From your own dock you will see schools of needlefish in the shallows and, on still mornings, the silhouettes of the karst islands of Coron Bay rising in the distance like an unfinished sentence. ## What Surrounds You **Two Seasons Coron Island Resort & Spa** sits in the same bay, with overwater bungalows, a private beach, and a full spa. Owners building on islands in this part of Palawan often use a resort like this as their base during construction, and as overflow for the kind of guests who want a proper bed within walking distance of the bar. **Culion town** is a 30-minute speedboat ride away. The plaza, the coral-rock Immaculate Conception Church, the museum with its UNESCO-inscribed archives, the small market, the easy rhythm of a place that knows exactly what it is. **Coron town** sits across the strait for shopping, restaurants, and onward connections. **The reefs and lagoons** of Kayangan Lake, Twin Lagoons, Barracuda Lake, and the wrecks of Coron Bay are all within day-trip range of your own dock. ## Access - **By air:** Manila or Cebu to Francisco B. Reyes Airport on Busuanga Island. Roughly 75 minutes from Manila, daily flights. - **From the airport:** Van and boat transfer to Culion, then a smaller boat to the islets. - **Once in the Calamians:** Boats are the road network, and a small private boat is part of the pleasure of an island home here. --- The waters around Culion are the same waters around Coron. The difference, for now, is how few people have heard of Culion.

Crown Pigeon Island is the rarest configuration in the Bahamas private-island market: a fully built, turnkey 11-acre estate in North Eleuthera, ready to be occupied as a primary residence, a multigenerational family compound, or a private rental operation, with no construction required and no clock to start. The island sits **1.6 miles from Harbour Island** in the northwestern Harbour of North Eleuthera, **3 miles from North Eleuthera International Airport**, and within a short boat ride of one of the most established luxury island communities in the Caribbean. It is offered as a complete estate, not as land. --- ## The Estate The built footprint is unusual for a property of this size, and is what distinguishes Crown Pigeon Island from the undeveloped or partially developed private islands typically available in the Bahamas at this acreage. The estate carries more than **12,000 square feet of residential and outbuilding space**, distributed across the island in a thoughtfully composed compound: - **Three Island Villas**, the principal residences, each substantial in its own right with commanding harbour views - **Five guest cottages**, well-appointed, each with its own water vista - **Two infinity pools**, integrated into the principal villa positions - **A beach club, bar, and BBQ facility** on the north beach - **Outdoor kitchens**, patios, and the kind of distributed outdoor living that defines Bahamian estate architecture - **Multiple outbuildings** supporting the operation of the property The total occupancy across the residences is **15 bedrooms and 15 bathrooms**, which positions Crown Pigeon Island at the scale of a serious multigenerational family compound or a small private resort. A family of fifteen has its own rooms. A group of seven couples plus children fits comfortably. A wedding party of twenty-five with the right room-sharing fits as well. --- ## The Three Beaches The 11 acres carry three distinct natural beaches, oriented to different aspects of the harbour: - **The north beach**, with the beach club, bar, and BBQ facility, the social heart of the property - **The south beach**, quieter, set back from the working harbour - **The west beach**, with the views toward Harbour Island and the sunset light Each beach has its own character. Some Bahamian private islands have one beach. Crown Pigeon has three, which means the property's social and private rhythms can be distributed across the day in a way that single-beach properties cannot accommodate. --- ## The Harbour The property's most distinctive feature is the **4-acre private harbour** on the island's leeward side, which has been **designated as a sea turtle sanctuary**. The harbour combines working marine infrastructure with active conservation status, an unusual combination in Bahamian private real estate. The harbour holds: - **Two boat lifts**, suitable for yachts and tenders - **A hauling ramp** for maintenance and seasonal storage - **A floating dock** for guest arrivals and departures - **Resident sea turtles**, the species that gives the harbour its sanctuary designation For a buyer with significant water-craft interests, this is a private working marina inside a designated conservation area, all within the property's title. There are very few comparable configurations in the Caribbean. --- ## The Land The 11 acres of Crown Pigeon Island are a working horticultural landscape, not just a tropical backdrop. The vegetation includes a small **broadleaf coppice** of native Bahamian hardwoods, alongside coastal plants, orchids, and **kitchen vegetable gardens** integrated into the walking and cart paths that connect the residences. The combination of native woodland, ornamental orchids, and a working kitchen garden is rare on private Bahamian islands of this scale, and reflects the depth of horticultural investment that the current configuration carries. Walking and cart paths thread between the villas, the cottages, the beaches, and the harbour. The estate is designed to be moved through, with the daily rhythm of an extended-residence Bahamian compound rather than the more concentrated layout of a small villa. --- ## The Setting **Harbour Island**, 1.6 miles by boat, is the social and cultural anchor of the wider region. Locally known as **Briland**, the island is famous for two things: its **three-mile pink sand beach**, consistently ranked among the world's finest beaches, with the pale rose colour produced by microscopic red foraminifera shells mixed into the white sand; and its tightly-knit boutique-hotel and gastronomy scene that has built up over the past four decades around hotels including the Dunmore, Pink Sands, Coral Sands, and Ocean View. **Dunmore Town**, the village on Harbour Island, is a 17th-century loyalist settlement with restored colonial architecture, art galleries, restaurants in colonial courtyards, the working harbour, and the small-island society that has drawn names like India Hicks and Diane von Furstenberg to live on Briland for decades. For the owner of Crown Pigeon Island, this configuration is the rare combination that the broader North Eleuthera market is built around: privacy in your own 11-acre estate, with the social calendar of one of the world's most celebrated boutique island societies a short boat ride away. **Spanish Wells**, the historic Puritan settlement to the west, is also within easy boat range, as are the surrounding Out Island reefs, the Glass Window Bridge, and the broader 110-mile length of Eleuthera with its hidden beaches and coastal villages. --- ## Use Cases Crown Pigeon Island is well-suited to several positions, and the turnkey condition makes each immediately viable: **A multigenerational family compound.** Fifteen bedrooms across three villas and five cottages can accommodate three generations of an extended family with private quarters for each household, shared social spaces around the beach club and infinity pools, and the kind of separation-with-proximity that family compounds require. **A boutique private rental.** The 15-bedroom capacity matches the leading private-island rentals in the Caribbean (comparable to Royal Belize at 14 guests, Fowl Cay at 24, and Little Harvest Caye at 14), with the rare advantage of being 1.6 miles from one of the world's most photographed pink sand beaches and 3 miles from a full-service international airport. **A wedding and milestone-event venue.** The three Island Villas, the five guest cottages, the two infinity pools, and the three natural beaches give the property the flexible event capacity that destination wedding planners look for, with the additional ability to charter Harbour Island's dining and cultural services for guests beyond the immediate wedding party. **A primary or seasonal residence.** For a family using the estate as a primary or significant seasonal home, the existing infrastructure (water-maker, organic composter, backup generators, high-speed internet) supports year-round occupation, while the multiple residences allow for guest visits without disruption to the family's own quarters. --- ## Operational Infrastructure The estate is built for self-sufficient year-round operation, with the systems that serious Bahamian private-island properties require: - **High-speed internet** for connected work and entertainment - A **water-maker system** for freshwater production - An **organic composter** for sustainable waste management - **Backup generators** for resilience against grid interruptions - **Walking paths and cart paths** connecting all major buildings and beach access points The combination of these systems means the property operates independently of mainland utility infrastructure, with the standard reliability that Bahamian estate buyers expect. --- ## Access - **North Eleuthera International Airport (ELH):** 3 miles, with direct daily commercial service from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Nassau, and a full-service FBO for private aircraft - **Harbour Island (Briland):** 1.6 miles by boat - **From Miami:** approximately 75 minutes in the air to ELH - **From New York or Toronto:** approximately 3 hours direct, or via connection through Miami or Nassau - **By private yacht:** the 4-acre private harbour accommodates yachts directly, with the existing boat lifts and floating dock A buyer flying private from Miami in the morning is on the estate by lunch. A buyer arriving by commercial flight via Nassau is on the estate by early afternoon. --- ## A Note on Bahamian Ownership Foreign buyers can hold freehold title to Bahamian property directly through a **Permit to Purchase** from the Bahamian Investment Authority, which is granted as a matter of course for qualifying transactions. The Bahamas has one of the most established expatriate ownership ecosystems in the Caribbean, with a long history of welcoming international private island investment, and the country's residency programs offer additional pathways for buyers who wish to spend significant time in residence. --- ## The Position Crown Pigeon Island is the rare Bahamian private-island offering that combines **substantial existing built infrastructure** (15-bedroom capacity across three villas and five cottages, two infinity pools, beach club), **a 4-acre private working harbour with sea turtle conservation status**, **exceptional access** (3 miles from a full-service international airport, 1.6 miles from Briland's social calendar), and **complete operational independence** (water-maker, generators, composter, high-speed internet). For a buyer who has been looking at North Eleuthera private islands and considering the multi-year construction timelines that undeveloped properties require, Crown Pigeon Island offers the alternative position: the estate already built, the gardens already mature, the harbour already operating, and the only remaining decision being when to take occupancy.

Isola delle Femmine (Island of the Women), also known as Isolotto, is another Italian island steeped in history – from the provenance of its name to the relics it features. One legend tells that Turkish maidens were sent from their homeland on ships and left adrift in the middle of the sea. In time, the ships came to wreck on a small island, and it was there that they lived for seven years. The island in question became known as Isola delle Femmine. A derelict watchtower is the island’s centrepiece – a remnant of the 16th-century defence system that protected Sicily from the attacks of Corsair ships. Whilst currently in ruin, there is potential for conservative restoration – a process that could pave way for a private residence or archaeological museum. Genuine intent to rebuild the structure would require cooperation with local and national bodies. There is also a possibility to obtain funding from the European Union or the Ministries of Cultural Heritage, Activities, and Tourism for a cultural development program on the isle. Though further details on such a proposition would have to be gleaned. As is, the island could also serve as a valuable preservation piece. Isola delle Femmine also benefits from its premium location on the Sicilian coast – the city of Palermo, and its airports, are less than 20 kilometres away.

Isola Lunga, also known as Isola Grande, is the largest of the four islands of the **Stagnone Lagoon Nature Reserve** on Sicily's western coast, opposite the city of Marsala. It is a long, low landmass running roughly ten kilometres north to south, forming the natural barrier that creates the shallow protected waters of the Stagnone. Without Isola Lunga, the lagoon and the salt pans that depend on it would not exist. This listing covers approximately **88 of the island's 120 hectares**. --- ## What Is For Sale The 88 hectares offered comprise the substantial majority of the island's land area, although not its entirety. Other portions of Isola Lunga are held under separate ownership or commercial concession, including the working salt pans on the western shore and the strict-protection sections of the nature reserve. The land for sale includes: - **Twenty bedrooms and twenty bathrooms** across the existing ruined structures, requiring full restoration - **A dirt road** running through the maritime pine forest that covers much of the island's interior - **A private dock** with direct sea access on the lagoon side - **The "Tahiti" beach**, a fine white sand beach on the island's east side, one of the most distinctive coastal features of the property - Several smaller secondary buildings in varying states of preservation, distributed across the southern reaches of the island The Italian planning framework for this kind of property is the *recupero* (recovery) approach, which permits the restoration of existing structures to residential or hospitality use within protected nature reserve contexts where new construction would otherwise be prohibited. With twenty existing rooms across the ruined buildings, the restoration potential is substantial. --- ## The Setting The Stagnone Lagoon is one of the most distinctive coastal landscapes in Italy. Sicily's largest lagoon, designated as a nature reserve in 1984, with four islands within it of which Isola Lunga is the largest. The shallow protected waters between Isola Lunga and the Sicilian mainland have supported salt production for centuries, and the lagoon today is recognised both as an ecologically significant Mediterranean wetland and as a culturally significant historic agricultural landscape. The island itself carries the characteristic landscape of a long Mediterranean barrier island: maritime pine forest covering much of the interior, halophytic vegetation along the lagoon margins, low scrub on the higher ground, and Mediterranean herbs filling the air with the particular dry-summer perfume of western Sicily. The wildlife is the bird life of the lagoon, including the **pink flamingos** for which the Stagnone is well known, alongside herons, egrets, and the migratory species that use the lagoon as a Mediterranean rest stop. The southern portion of the island operates as a strict nature reserve. The remaining acreage is the cultivable land where the existing buildings sit and where any restoration project would centre. --- ## The Salt Operation, As a Neighbour The active salt operation on the western coast of Isola Lunga is the defining current activity on the island, and it is important for a prospective buyer to understand exactly what it is. The salt pans are owned and operated by **Sei Saline**, a Sicilian company that has run the Ettore and Infersa salt works on the island and the adjacent mainland for decades. Since 2005, the company has also operated a **Salt Resort on Isola Lunga itself**: a small hospitality operation with rooms, a restaurant, and the historic restored windmills, marketed as part of their Sicilian salt-tourism experience. The Salt Resort takes bookings, hosts guests, and forms part of the existing island economy. This is not a sleepy commercial concession in the background. It is a working hospitality and agricultural business already operating on Isola Lunga, with its own dedicated team, branding, and guest flow. The salt pans, the windmills, and the Salt Resort footprint are not part of this 88-hectare offering. For a buyer evaluating Isola Lunga, this fact pattern matters in two ways: **As an asset.** The presence of a refined, established salt-tourism operation already on the island provides a working model for what high-end experiential hospitality looks like in this setting, validates the buyer demand for it, and offers a potential strategic partnership for the right kind of new ownership. **As a competitive consideration.** A new development on the 88 hectares that positioned itself as a salt-and-wellness destination would directly overlap with Sei Saline's existing operation. A new development positioned around different ground (a private estate, a wine-and-agricultural project, a marine-and-cultural retreat, a kitesurfing-oriented offering) would complement rather than compete. A buyer should understand the existing operation in detail before deciding on a development direction. --- ## What Could Be Built Here Three positions are credible for a thoughtful next owner of these 88 hectares. **A private estate.** Restoration of the existing structures into a primary residence with guest accommodation, retaining the remaining acreage as private nature reserve. The dirt road, the private dock, and the Tahiti beach all support a serious estate-scale residence with the architectural and emotional advantages of a near-uninhabited 10-kilometre Sicilian barrier island as the setting. **A boutique hospitality concept differentiated from Sei Saline.** The 20-bedroom existing footprint, restored, could carry a refined boutique operation positioned around themes the existing Salt Resort does not occupy. The east-side Tahiti beach lends itself to a beach-and-pine-forest positioning. The lagoon's reputation as a major European kitesurfing destination supports a watersports-oriented positioning. The proximity to Marsala wine country, to the Phoenician archaeology at Mothia, and to the Greek temples of Selinunte supports a cultural-tourism positioning. **A marine-and-agricultural estate.** The Marsala wine region surrounds this property. A vineyard establishment on the appropriate parts of the island, paired with a restored estate residence, would create a Sicilian agricultural property of unusual character: vineyard, sea access, and the cultural and natural reserve context of the Stagnone. Any combination of these is supportable across the 88 hectares. --- ## The Wider Region Isola Lunga sits in one of the most layered cultural and natural landscapes in Italy. **Marsala**, four kilometres east on the Sicilian mainland, is the cultural and commercial anchor of the region. The city is internationally known for **Marsala wine**, one of Italy's most famous fortified wines, with DOC protection and a long export tradition. **Mothia (Motya)**, a small neighbouring island to the east, is one of the most important Phoenician archaeological sites in Italy, with a substantial museum and significant surviving ruins. **The Stagnone lagoon itself** is one of the world's premier **kitesurfing destinations**, with shallow flat water, constant winds, and international competitions held in the surrounding waters annually. **Selinunte**, an hour south, holds one of the finest preserved Greek archaeological sites in the Mediterranean. **Erice**, a medieval Norman hilltop town above Trapani, is within day-trip range to the north. **Palermo**, the Sicilian capital, is 90 minutes east by car, with its UNESCO-recognised Arab-Norman architecture, the markets, the restaurants, and the international airport. --- ## A Note on Italian Ownership Italy is a member of the European Union, and **EU citizens** purchase Italian property on the same terms as Italian nationals. **Non-EU buyers** are welcome to acquire Italian property subject to bilateral reciprocity rules with the buyer's home country, which apply to nearly all major economies. For properties within a designated nature reserve such as the Riserva Naturale Orientata Isole dello Stagnone di Marsala, the standard Italian planning controls apply alongside additional environmental restrictions. New construction is generally prohibited. The path to development is through the **recupero** (recovery) framework, which permits restoration of existing structures to residential and hospitality use. The 20-bedroom existing footprint of this property is what makes the restoration path viable. The **Italian Golden Visa** programme is available to qualifying non-EU investors and provides a residency pathway that pairs naturally with significant Italian property acquisition. A licensed Italian property lawyer with specific experience in Sicilian rural and protected-area transactions should structure any acquisition. --- ## Access - **From Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport (PMO):** approximately 90 minutes by car, with direct international flights from London, Paris, Frankfurt, Madrid, Munich, Vienna, and most major European hubs - **From Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS):** approximately 15 minutes by car, with seasonal direct flights from London, Paris, Brussels, Frankfurt, Eindhoven, and other northern European cities - **From Marsala to the boat dock at San Teodoro:** approximately 10 minutes by car - **From San Teodoro to Isola Lunga:** approximately 15 minutes by boat across the shallow Stagnone lagoon, with direct landing at the island's private dock - **By private yacht:** the lagoon's shallow depth limits direct yacht access; the deep-water port of Marsala accommodates yachts of significant size, with onward tender transfer --- ## The Position Isola Lunga is the kind of property that essentially does not come to the open market: a substantial Sicilian island, in one of Italy's most protected coastal nature reserves, with twenty rooms of existing ruined structures available for restoration under the recupero framework, a fine white sand beach on the east coast, a private dock with direct sea access, and a maritime pine forest interior. It comes with the working salt operation of Sei Saline as a neighbour, not as a partner or a competitor by default, but as a defining piece of the island's identity that the next owner will need to understand and work with. For a buyer with the patience for a long restoration project, the cultural literacy to appreciate what they would be stewarding, and the means to honour a Sicilian landscape that has supported human activity for centuries, Isola Lunga is a position that few properties anywhere in the Mediterranean can match.

Nestled at the centre of Belize’s island resort region, and just a five minute boat ride from the large, barrier reef, South Cocoplum Caye is a glittering gem awaiting your discovery. Featuring 5.7 acres of white, sandy beach together with tropical palms overlooking crystal clear Caribbean waters, South Cocoplum Caye is perfect for a boutique hotel or intimate, private retreat. Just a twenty minute boat ride from the mainland, South Cocoplum offers accessibility coupled with privacy. Meanwhile, the island’s sister, North Cocoplum, is home to a successful resort, offering luxurious amenities just a short swim away. Other neighbouring resorts include Thatch Resort, Royal Belize, Salt Water Caye and Blue Marlin Lodge.

Just 9 miles from Belize City and only 2.5 miles from the large barrier reef, Goring Bogue Caye offers abundant potential as a private retreat or exclusive resort destination. Surrounded by the crystal clear Caribbean, this gem of an island has been cleared, dredged and filled, with 6 acres offering accommodation for a range of possible development options. Teeming with coral life and tropical fish, the nearby barrier reef offers unbeatable opportunities for snorkelling, diving and fishing.

Not only an exemplar of Angra dos Reis’ beauty, but Cavaco Island also boasts a complete roster of valuable real estate traits. The 2.59-acre property is naturally well-sheltered, features thick growths of indigenous vegetation, and has a private sand beach – Cavaco’s surrounding waters are also ideal for snorkelling and other leisure activities. Considered a turnkey investment, Cavaco Island comprises a main house with two suites, a double bungalow with two suites, and five further cottages – sufficient for large family gatherings or rental purposes. The professionally-designed estate also includes a sauna, a tennis court, multiple swimming pools, utility infrastructure, a boat deck, a helipad, and interconnecting pathways. Cavaco is a property of exceptional pedigree.

Double Island is a ~20-acre parcel of land that serves as a testament to the natural beauty of Palawan – the province is an exemplar of Philippine splendour and is consistently voted as one of the world’s finest island archipelagos. Double’s reflection of Palawan’s acclaim begins with its offering of immaculate, white-sand beaches. The island also comprises dense foliage coverage, shores rich with marine life, and several traditional beach residences. While easily accessed via the airport in Puerto Princesa, reaching the island is set to become even more streamlined with the budgeting of a new airport just two kilometres from Double’s transit pier. Investors can either purchase the island in its entirety or inject capital as part of a development partnership with the current ownership.

Discover an unparalleled jewel in Linapacan, Palawan, known as the most beautiful island in the region. Spanning 10 hectares, this breathtaking paradise in North Palawan is a haven of natural splendor, with features that make it a perfect candidate for a world-class resort. The island is adorned with Boracay-like white sand beaches, so pristine and luminous, they seem to glow with a crystal-like brilliance under the warm sun. This extraordinary landscape is complemented by a very long sand bar, reminiscent of the famed Snake Island in El Nido, Palawan, stretching gracefully into the azure waters. More than just its physical beauty, the island’s potential as a premier destination for an island resort is undeniable. Its expansive area, coupled with its stunning natural features, presents a rare opportunity for development into a luxurious escape, promising an exclusive and serene experience for visitors.

Isla Porcada is 924 acres of working Pacific island, a substantial freehold property currently operating as a cattle and horse ranch, just off the coast of Panama's Chiriquí Province. This is not the usual luxury island proposition. Most private islands for sale at this latitude are small, undeveloped, and presented as raw potential. Isla Porcada is the opposite: roughly 374 hectares with rolling pasture and forest, a central plateau, freshwater springs, a standing herd, working agricultural infrastructure, an owner's residence, a farm house, a caretaker's house, four staff buildings, and an overgrown private airstrip that could be reactivated with the proper authorisations. It is a productive, lived-in property, and it is for sale. ## The Land Approximately 374 hectares, divided between cultivated pasture, native tropical forest, the central plateau, and the coastal margins. Several beaches around the perimeter. The Pacific Ocean to the west, the rainforest-draped peaks of mainland Panama to the east. Water is the rare property of this island. **A freshwater spring** rises on site, supplemented by abundant ground water, which is why the cattle and horse operation has worked here for generations. Most Pacific islands at this latitude require desalination or aggressive rainwater capture. Isla Porcada is one of the few that does not. The terrain is varied enough to carry multiple distinct uses simultaneously. The lower pasture is what currently grazes the herd. The plateau holds the natural location for a high-elevation residence or the planned guest house, with the panoramic Pacific views that the elevation provides. The forested interior holds tropical hardwoods, native fauna, and the kind of low-development quiet that becomes rarer in this region every year. The coastline holds the working ranch dock and the beaches that a private estate or resort development would use. ## The Buildings The existing built footprint is substantial for a working agricultural island: - **The owner's residence**, the main private dwelling on the property - A **farm house**, used for the cattle and horse operations - A **caretaker's house**, with year-round on-site management - **Four staff buildings**, accommodating the ranch's working team - **Plans for an additional guest house** on the plateau, with the architectural and permit work already advanced The island is **off-grid by design**, with electricity supplied by a reliable **solar power system** and battery storage. For a buyer prioritising resilience, energy independence, or carbon footprint, this is one of the cleaner-running large private islands in Central America. **Cell phone coverage is good**, so the working ranch has stayed connected without depending on mainland utility infrastructure. ## The Working Ranch The cattle and horse operation is the property's defining current identity, and it is what gives the island its distinctive market position. Working private island ranches are rare. Most large Pacific freehold islands of this scale have been left undeveloped or converted to monoculture. Isla Porcada has been operated as a productive agricultural property for an extended period, with an established herd, working corrals, cattle handling infrastructure, and the daily rhythm of a Latin American hacienda that happens to be surrounded by water. For a buyer with equestrian interests, the property opens directly into the niche of **stud farms and breeding operations**, with a combination of complete privacy, established equine infrastructure, year-round pasture, and proximity to Latin America's growing polo and equestrian-tourism scene. Panama's equestrian community is small but well-connected to Colombia, Argentina, and the broader Latin American sporting calendar. For a buyer simply attracted to the romance of an island ranch, the property is already operating, and the existing staff can continue under new ownership. ## Development Considerations The 924-acre footprint is large enough to carry several distinct development positions simultaneously. Five directions are credible: **A private estate.** A signature residence on the plateau with the planned guest house, the ranch retained as a working agricultural and lifestyle asset, and the remaining acreage held as a private nature reserve. The compound footprint occupies a small fraction of the land. **A boutique luxury resort.** The island sits in the same waters as Isla Palenque, the Michelin Two-Key-rated resort 30 minutes south, which has demonstrated the market for refined boutique tourism in the Gulf of Chiriquí. Isla Porcada's scale could carry a low-density resort in the manner of the leading Costa Rican and Belizean luxury operations. **An equestrian or stud farm.** The current use, refined and elevated. A serious luxury equestrian operation on a private Pacific island would be the only one of its kind globally. **A subdivision development.** Subdivision is permitted on the property, which opens the path to a controlled-density luxury village or compound-community of private estate parcels with shared dock, airstrip, and conservation common areas. Subdivision in Panama's coastal real estate has well-established precedent. **A golf-and-residence resort.** The island has been previously evaluated for golf course development, and the terrain and Pacific climate are well-suited to a course with associated residential lots. Latin American golf real estate has emerged as a serious asset class over the past decade. Combinations of these positions can coexist on the property. ## The Setting The Gulf of Chiriquí is one of Central America's most ecologically rich and least-developed marine regions, and one of the more interesting emerging luxury destinations in the Western Hemisphere. **Coiba National Park**, immediately to the south, is a **UNESCO World Heritage Site** (inscribed 2005), one of the largest marine parks in the world, and one of the most important refuges in the Eastern Pacific for whale sharks, humpback whales (Northern and Southern Hemisphere populations both pass through), bottlenose dolphins, hammerhead sharks, sea turtles, and the kind of biodiversity inventory that has drawn marine biologists, dive operators, and conservation organisations from across the world. The park has been described as the *Galápagos of Central America*. **Isla Palenque**, the Michelin Two-Key boutique resort 30 minutes south, is the regional reference point for high-end tourism, with eight casitas tucked into the forest, a six-bedroom Villa Estate, seven private beaches, and a culinary programme rooted in local ingredients. Its success has demonstrated the market for refined Gulf of Chiriquí tourism without crowding it. **Boca Chica** is the small coastal village that serves the islands of the Gulf, the gateway to charter boats, fishing operations, and the regional dive industry. **The city of David**, 45 minutes inland, is the regional capital of Chiriquí Province and the second-largest city in Panama, with full hospital services, supermarkets, restaurants, the regional airport (Enrique Malek), and the rapidly-growing expatriate community that has made Boquete and the wider Chiriquí highlands one of Latin America's leading retirement and lifestyle destinations. **Boquete**, in the highlands above David, is one of the world's most celebrated specialty coffee regions, with farms producing some of the highest-priced single-origin lots at auction globally. ## Panama: The Country Panama is one of the easiest jurisdictions in the world for international property ownership. **Foreign buyers can hold freehold title directly** under exactly the same terms as Panamanian citizens, with no nationality restrictions on residential or agricultural real estate outside the small coastal-strip and border-strip zones, neither of which affects this property. The country uses the **US dollar** as legal currency, has a stable democratic government and a treaty-based relationship with the United States, and operates one of the world's leading expatriate ownership ecosystems through its **Friendly Nations Visa**, **Pensionado**, and **Qualified Investor** residency programmes. Panama's tax structure is territorial: foreign-source income is not taxed by Panama for non-resident foreigners. A licensed Panamanian property lawyer should structure the transaction. For a North American or European buyer, Panama's combination of accessibility, currency stability, and ownership-friendliness is essentially unmatched in Latin America. ## Access - **From the United States or Europe to Panama City (Tocumen International, PTY):** direct flights from Miami (3 hours), Newark, Houston, Los Angeles, Madrid, Amsterdam, and most major Latin American capitals - **From Panama City to David (Enrique Malek Airport, DAV):** approximately 50 minutes by direct domestic flight, multiple daily departures on Copa Airlines - **From David to the boat dock at Boca Chica:** approximately 45 minutes by car - **From Boca Chica to Isla Porcada:** approximately 20 to 30 minutes by boat - **By waterplane:** direct seaplane charter is available from David to the island's coast - **The on-island airstrip:** currently overgrown, but reactivation is possible under the right authorisations, which would allow direct light-aircraft arrivals onto the property itself A buyer flying into Panama City in the morning is on the island for sundown the same day. ## The Position Isla Porcada is a rare category of property: a 924-acre freehold private island with substantial existing infrastructure, freshwater springs, off-grid solar power, an established working agricultural operation, an overgrown but reactivatable private airstrip, and the legal and structural foundations for five distinct development positions. It sits in one of Central America's most ecologically significant marine regions, adjacent to a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in a country whose ownership framework is genuinely friendly to international buyers. For the buyer evaluating a serious Western Hemisphere private island acquisition, few comparable properties exist on the open market. The combination of scale, water, terrain, infrastructure, ranch operations, and legal accessibility is unusual to find together. When it does come up, it tends not to stay long.

Roberts Cay is a remarkable private island nestled in the northern Exuma Cays chain. Encompassing 12 acres of vibrant greenery, this idyllic island boasts two pristine white sandy beaches, a sheltered harbor, and an elevation of approximately 32 feet. Surrounded by crystal-clear turquoise waters, it’s a haven for snorkeling in the calm harbor and deep-sea fishing on the eastern side of the Cay. Situated roughly 28 miles southeast of Nassau, just half a mile south of Ship Channel Cay, and conveniently close to Norman’s and Highbourne Cay, Roberts Cay offers the perfect canvas to craft your own private paradise.

Don’t miss this unique chance to own two private islands in the stunning Abaco Islands of the Bahamas: Armstrong and Pond Apple Cays. These pristine islands, spanning 62 acres, offer a tranquil and protected retreat. With seven picturesque sandy beaches, you’ll have your own private oasis to enjoy powdery white sands, crystal-clear waters, and the Caribbean sun. Plus, the natural boat basin is a dream for boaters, and multiple building sites offer endless possibilities.

Nancy Skinner’s Cay is a private island gem located in the stunning Exuma Cays of The Bahamas. Located near Georgetown, the main town on Great Exuma, this island offers both easy access to mainland Exuma and privacy away from the more populated Exuma Cays. On the north side of the 38-acre cay, the future owners can enjoy an irregular shore and clear shallow waters that run deep with water channels. The south side offers a scenic slope down to a marl and mangrove swash. For the adventurous, there is a small yet prominent mouth cave that stands 12 feet (3.7 m) above the high-water mark. And if that’s not enough, at the northeast end of the cay lies a bluff where fresh water can be obtained. An added bonus, shallow water with a deep channel flows along the western portion of this cay and the cays to the south.

Comprising just 4 acres of tropical vegetation together with pristine, sandy beaches off the southern tip of Placencia, Zama Caye combines luxury with intimacy in this extraordinary resort opportunity. The exceptionally clear, Caribbean waters boast spectacular coral and marine life, ideal for diving and snorkelling. Mouth-watering lobster and seafood await lucky guests keen on fishing for their own catch of the day. Existing facilities on Zama Caye include the ‘Paradiso Grill’ (complete with a 48” wood-fired pizza oven and large BBQ grill), a one-bedroom, island-chic casita, outdoor guest bathroom and staff accommodation. Utilities are provided by a diesel powered generator, rainwater storage and septic system. Opportunities for further resort development abound, with proposals for 18 over-water units featuring individual plunge pools, restaurant and grill, water-sports centre, activity beach, pool and spa. With such close proximity to the mainland, Zama Caye makes minimal demands for storage capacity and staff accommodation.

Bernado Island is one of Brazil’s finest. The property, accessible by both boat and helicopter, boasts valuable proximity to Rio de Janeiro and established development – a combination that primes it for commercial use. Bernado’s 21 acres contain housing developments and a restaurant business that operates on weekends. Furthermore, the property features beaches on its eastern and western flanks, a large boat pier, two helipads, and a church. These facilities could be adapted for use as a flourishing island resort. The price of the island also includes three boats. Prime real estate in Angra dos Reis is hard to come by. Subscribe to get updated with the latest islands for sale in Brazil

Iris Island Resort is a premier destination for travelers seeking an unforgettable vacation. Situated on a stunning private island, this resort offers breathtaking views of the crystal-clear waters of the South China Sea. There is a small two room house that serves as owners accommodation on top of the island that is not completed and there are 8 guest villas, one spa villa, reception and a clifftop restaurant. It has previously been run as a small eco resort with owner accommodation on top of the island but has great potential to expand the resort or to potentially build a private luxurious home, with room for helicopter landing, etc. Now that this beautiful resort listed for sale, you have a unique opportunity for the discerning investor to own a piece of paradise. With its stunning location and well-established reputation, Iris Island Resort is an excellent investment opportunity.

Spanning 54 acres within the blue waters of the Aegean Sea, Stroggilo Island presents itself as an ideal sanctuary for sailors and island hoppers. Stroggilo, or Strogylo as it is locally named, hosts generous anchorage alongside three natural beaches. These features foster curiosity as to the island’s development potential. While an old house and a well with groundwater currently sit in ruin on the property, future efforts to redevelop or expand would be subject to planning permission and approval from the relevant authorities. As such, diligent inquiries into Strogglio’s affairs would be recommended. Notwithstanding questions of Strogglio’s commercial availability, the property is attractively proximate to other recreational landmarks. The serene beach destination of Marathi is a short boat journey away and offers access to a selection of tavernas.

Ilha Araçatiba, an island spanning an excess of 15 acres in the State of Rio de Janeiro, offers a main villa complete with seven air-conditioned suites, a family kitchen, a dining space, a TV and living room, a laundry room, a barbecue area, a sauna with bathroom and dressing room, a swimming pool, and an illuminated sports court. This home, and the island caretaker’s residence, are serviced by an electrical generator and a potable water source. Alongside developed comfort, Ilha Araçatiba provides ample fishing, hiking, and diving opportunities. A perfect pairing of indoor and outdoor leisure. All documentation is available and in order.

Selma Lagerlöf called Sörmland *Sweden's pleasure garden*. From Myrholmen's docks, you understand why before your coffee cools. The island sits in Djulösjön, the lake at the heart of a province that holds 400 lakes and as many castles. Across the water, the white facade of Stora Djulö Manor has stood since the 1720s, on grounds first recorded in 1334. Lagerlöf wrote that very view into *The Wonderful Adventures of Nils* as the *Beautiful Pleasure Garden*, where Nils Holgersson rested on his journey across Sweden. From your dock, you see what he saw. ## What Myrholmen Is A small island. The name itself tells you so. *Holmen* means islet, and Myrholmen earns the word. You can walk its perimeter in minutes. But small means intimate, not constrained. There are docks in three directions: east for morning light, south for the long Swedish afternoon, west for sunsets that linger past ten in June. Wherever the day puts you, the sun is there too. ## The Buildings Four structures, each doing its job without apology. **The main house** holds the master bedroom, with space for a double and a single bed, and the kitchen. The kitchen runs on gas: a stove, a fridge, and a freezer compartment, all powered without a wire to the mainland. Off-grid by design, not by compromise. **The guest cottage** adds three more sleeping places. Six guests in total, with no one giving up a bed. **The sauna** is wood-fired. The cool Nordic summer night demands it; the lake, three steps away, finishes the job. Swedes built an entire summer culture around this single ritual, and on Myrholmen you have it to yourself. The fourth building houses a dry toilet, the unglamorous detail that makes a freshwater island work. ## The Setting You are three kilometres from the centre of Katrineholm, and a short row from Stora Djulö Manor itself, which now operates a café, restaurant, and ice cream bar with outdoor seating along the same shore you wake up to. The Djulö canoe club shares that shoreline. So does the manor's medieval stable, now a folk museum, and a hostel run inside the old red estate buildings, the oldest dating from the 1600s. Beyond Djulösjön lies all of Sörmland: roughly 400 manor houses (more than any other Swedish province), the 1,000-kilometre Sörmlandsleden hiking trail, deer and wild boar in the forests, and the white water-lily (the provincial flower) opening in the quieter bays of your own lake. The regional tourism board calls it *Stockholm Country Break*. It is the countryside that Stockholm itself escapes to. ## The Practicalities - **Stockholm Central to Katrineholm:** 52 minutes by direct train, hourly service, every day of the year. - **Skavsta Airport** is closer still, with flights to most of Europe. - **Mainland easements:** three parking spaces and a private dock, so you and your guests reach the island the same way the original owners did. - **Included in the sale:** a rowboat. - **Utilities:** gas-fired appliances throughout; the island is off-grid by design. The arithmetic is simple. You leave Stockholm after a Friday meeting, reach Katrineholm in under an hour, row across, and have your feet in the lake before the sun touches the pines. ## What You Are Buying Not a mansion. Not a compound. A small island with everything a thoughtful Swedish family would build for a hundred summers, and nothing they would not. Selma Lagerlöf was right about the pleasure garden. Myrholmen is the part she did not put in the book.

Uninhabited and undeveloped, Faadhoo remains a pristine example of Maldivian natural beauty. The property spans approximately 30 acres and is located on the eastern flank of the Lhaviyani Atoll – an administrative division north of the archipelago nation’s capital. Having remained undeveloped, the island retains its diversity of habitat and environments – sand and stone shorelines demarcate much of the property’s perimeter whilst dense vegetation covers the interior. Faadhoo also boasts an interior lagoon isolated from the surrounding ocean. Again, Faadhoo’s location cannot be undervalued. Lhaviyani Atoll has become a hotspot for diving and aquatic activities. A private residence here, or the development of a commercial leisure complex, would grant uninhibited access to a world of leisure.

Most private islands in the Bahamas are flat. Pierre Island is not. The 16-acre property sits on elevated ground in **Three Islands Bay**, at the northern end of the Eleuthera archipelago, with 360-degree views across the bay to the Atlantic Ocean on one side and to the pink sand coast of Harbour Island on the other. The elevation matters. It is the difference between a beach property and a property with a horizon, and it is the reason a thoughtful buyer with a clear architectural vision can build something on Pierre Island that almost no other Bahamian island can offer. Ten minutes by boat from Harbour Island. Less than 10 kilometres from North Eleuthera International Airport. Mainland electricity and water already piped to the property by underwater cable. This is the part of the Bahamas where the established luxury island market lives. ## The Property Sixteen acres of freehold Bahamian island, lightly developed, primed for a major residence or boutique resort with significant existing infrastructure already in place. The current improvements include: - **Mainland electricity and freshwater**, supplied to the island by underwater cable from Eleuthera. This eliminates the need for solar arrays, desalination plants, generator-only power, or the kind of utility expenditure that typically runs into seven figures on undeveloped islands of this size. - **A backup generator and water tank** for resilience during weather events - A **storage building** for supplies and equipment - A **substantial deep-water dock** on the south side of the island, capable of accommodating yachts and tenders - A **new breakwater** under construction to further protect the southern anchorage - **Paved pathways** running throughout the island, connecting the various viewpoints and beach access points - **Gazebos and a waterfront bar**, with sweeping views across the bay and the Atlantic - A **tennis court foundation**, already poured and ready for completion - **150 mature coconut palms** distributed across the property, with the kind of canopy density that takes decades to establish from scratch The combination of pre-installed mainland utilities, the dock, and the tennis-court-ready foundation means the next owner steps into a property that is genuinely ready for vertical construction rather than ground-up site preparation. For a Bahamian private island transaction, this is unusually advanced infrastructure. ## The Setting **Three Islands Bay** is the protected stretch of water between North Eleuthera, Harbour Island, and the surrounding cays. Sheltered from the open Atlantic by Harbour Island to the east, with calm shallow water, white and pink sand bars at low tide, and the gentle current that has made this stretch of the Bahamas one of the world's most popular sailing and yachting destinations. **Harbour Island**, locally known as **Briland**, is a 10-minute boat ride away. The island is famous for two things. The first is its **three-mile pink sand beach**, consistently ranked among the world's finest beaches, with the pale rose colour produced by microscopic red foraminifera shells mixed into the white sand. The second is the social and culinary calendar that has built up around Briland over the past four decades. Gourmet restaurants in restored colonial buildings. The Dunmore Town village with its weathered loyalist architecture. Tennis at the Coral Sands. The boutique hotels (the Dunmore, Pink Sands, Coral Sands, Ocean View) that anchor the island's particular brand of barefoot-elegant Bahamian luxury. India Hicks lives nearby, and Diane von Furstenberg has owned property on Briland for decades. The point being: when you own Pierre Island, you have a private 16-acre estate with elevated 360-degree views, and you have one of the world's most celebrated small island societies a ten-minute boat ride away. Privacy at home, social life within reach. **Spanish Wells**, ten minutes north by boat, is the second piece of the local character. Settled by the Eleutheran Adventurers in the 1640s, Spanish Wells is the longest continuously inhabited settlement in the Bahamas, with a working lobster fishing fleet, picture-postcard pastel cottages, and a tradition of small-boat seamanship that has shaped the local sailing culture for nearly four hundred years. ## North Eleuthera and the Wider Region The **North Eleuthera mainland**, immediately adjacent, holds the airport and the gateway villages of Three Island Dock and Gene's Bay. Eleuthera island itself stretches 110 miles south from this point, a long narrow ribbon of pink-and-white sand beaches, hidden coves, the Glass Window Bridge where the Atlantic and the Caribbean meet at a single 30-foot-wide isthmus, the abandoned plantations of the cotton era, and the small, slow, distinct villages that have given Eleuthera its reputation as the most refined of the Out Islands. For a buyer dividing time between a main residence and an island retreat, the configuration is exceptional: - **North Eleuthera International Airport (ELH):** less than 10 kilometres from Pierre Island, with direct daily commercial flights to Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Nassau, and a full-service **FBO for private aircraft** - **From Miami:** approximately 75 minutes in the air - **From New York or Toronto:** approximately 3 hours direct, or via connection through Miami or Nassau - **From London or Europe:** through Nassau or Miami connections A buyer leaving Manhattan or London in the morning is on Pierre Island for sundown. ## Development Considerations The island carries clear scope for two distinct positions: **A private estate.** A single main residence with guest houses, a working dock, and the existing tennis court completed, occupying perhaps 2 to 3 acres of the elevated central ground, with the remaining 13 to 14 acres maintained as a private nature reserve. The 360-degree views from the high ground are suitable for a single architecturally significant house in the style of the modern Bahamian estate work being done elsewhere in the Out Islands by firms like SCDA, Chad Oppenheim, or local Bahamian architectural practices. **A boutique luxury resort.** The same 16 acres can carry a 15- to 20-villa boutique property in the manner of the Cove Eleuthera or Pink Sands on Briland itself, with the deep-water dock, the existing utility supply, and the proximity to North Eleuthera Airport all providing operational advantages that an undeveloped greenfield site would not. A small-scale eco or glamping resort is also viable, leveraging the low-impact infrastructure already in place. Standard Bahamian property law applies. Foreign buyers can hold freehold title directly through a Permit to Purchase from the Bahamian Investment Authority, which is granted as a matter of course for properties over a certain value threshold and supports the country's well-established expatriate-owner ecosystem. ## Access - **By aircraft to North Eleuthera (ELH):** direct daily commercial service from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Nassau; private jet service through the airport's FBO - **From the airport to the mainland boat dock:** approximately 5 minutes by car - **From the mainland dock to Pierre Island:** approximately 5 to 10 minutes by boat - **From Pierre Island to Harbour Island:** approximately 10 minutes by boat through Three Islands Bay - **By private yacht:** the deep-water dock on the south side accommodates yachts; the new breakwater under construction will further improve mooring options ## The Position Pierre Island sits at an unusually clean intersection of three things that rarely overlap in private island real estate: **established utility infrastructure** (eliminating the eight-figure off-grid build that derails many island projects before they begin), **commanding elevated views** (a structural rarity in the Bahamas), and **proximity to a globally recognised luxury island community** in Harbour Island. The 16-acre footprint is large enough for a significant private residence or a thoughtful boutique resort, and small enough to be maintained and operated by a household-scale team. For a buyer who has been looking at Caribbean private islands and finding that most of them require either significant infrastructure investment, significant isolation, or significant compromise, Pierre Island offers an alternative position: a finished platform on which to build, at the doorstep of one of the most celebrated stretches of coastline in the Caribbean.

Nestled between its sibling islands – West Calf and East Calf – Middle Calf Island offers a prime location in the middle of County Cork’s Roaring Water Bay. Of similar size to its western neighbour, which is also listed on the private island market, Middle Calf has a history of human habitation and agricultural usage. Once home to numerous families and a school, the island now only supports a herd of grazing Kerry Bog ponies – though numerous ruins endure as reminders of the land’s heritage. The paperwork did exist to support the reconstruction of dwellings on the island, but those applications have since expired – new investors would be encouraged to renew any development paperwork. Of the island’s natural bounty: several small lakes proliferate the ~64-acre landscape, as well as several beaches.

Uninhabited save for sea turtles that frequent the island’s beaches and northern cove, Devil’s Cay is a pristine example of Bahamian splendour. The property spans 117 acres and is located near the centre of the Berry Islands chain. Having remained undeveloped, the island retains its diversity of habitat and environments – sand shores demarcate much of the property’s perimeter whilst dense vegetation covers the interior. Devils Cay also boasts a minor ridgeline along its western edge. Devils Cay’s location cannot be undervalued. The Berry Islands have become a serene refuge for many millionaires and real estate investors due to their natural beauty, abundance of aquatic life, and accommodation of leisure activities – residence here enters oneself into one of the world’s most exclusive communities.

Adjacent islands located just off the northwest coast of the Fijian mainland. Both boast all the attributes of premier tropical real estate: stretches of white sand beaches, lush native vegetation that supports a diverse ecosystem of wildlife, shallow waters for bathing and leisure activities, access to deepwater for boating and transit, and a wealth of flat land for future construction. Though offered leasehold, there is a declared potential for development. The special use title spans 99 years and is classified for tourism development. Interested buyers can request copies of the lease and its parameters should they so wish. Separated by only a few hundred feet of turquoise lagoon, these properties hold a promising future for either personal leisure or commercial income – pending the appropriate authorisations.

Taking pride of place next to a deep channel suitable for visiting cruise ships, the large island of Water Caye presents a rare commercial opportunity not far from Belize City. The existing, Water Caye Isle Resort consists of a c.10 acre beach sufficient to host around 1,000 cruise ship guests at any one time. The palapa – the largest in Belizean waters – boasts a long, centre bar while plentiful outdoor seating offers limitless opportunities for open air dining. Accommodation for up to eighteen guests in available in two cottages and three cabanas, while a docking facility is available for berthing tender boats. Unsurprisingly, Water Caye has attracted extensive development plans. Existing proposals include an airstrip, golf course, hotels and resorts, a marina, tennis club, commercial village and luxury homes. Present utilities on Water Caye include a generator for electricity, plumbing, water desalination equipment, and fresh water well. The large, barrier reef lies about 1.5 miles to the east of the island. Hosting a rich abundance of marine life, snorkelling, diving and fishing remain some of Water Caye’s top attractions. Alternatively, the 1000-ft beach is ideal for relaxing in the sun or for swimming in the exceptionally clear water.

Part of the Pearl Islands, Isla Puerco commands a prime location within the Gulf of Panama – offering, not only, direct access to the neighbouring hub of Isla del Rey but also convenient access to the country’s capital. Puerco is a sizable investment, being both one of the largest islands on the Panamanian market and one of the most expensive (at $11,000,000). The property’s vast breadth contributes to its richness of landscape – sand beaches line Puerco’s shores while dense vegetation, abundant with wildlife, populates its interior.

This property is situated in the county of Igrapiúna and is nestled within the Atlantic Forest and Mangrove Region. It boasts approximately 3,000 meters of beachfront and is adorned with over 2,000 coconut trees. The property features three houses. Although there is no public electricity on the island, some neighboring areas already have it. In addition, the island offers basic services like a health center, drugstores, banks, and supermarkets. It is also located near popular tourist destinations such as Boipeba, Barra Grande, Pratigi, and Itacaré. The most convenient way to reach the property is via the harbour of Ituberá, which is equipped with a runway.

If you have ever drunk a Tasmanian pinot from the Pipers Brook estate, you have already met this island. Ninth Island is the rocky outcrop the vineyard looks out on, twelve kilometres off the northern Tasmanian coast, and Tasmania's most celebrated cool-climate wine brand was named after it. The label is the view from the cellar door. The island itself is now for sale. ## What It Is Forty acres. 1.3 kilometres long, 550 metres at its widest. Freehold. One of only twelve freehold islands in the entire 5,000-island Tasmanian archipelago, which makes it among the rarest categories of land title in Australia. Twelve kilometres north of Bridport, in the Bass Strait between Victoria and Tasmania. Accessible only by helicopter from the mainland, under a conservation covenant that has limited land traffic for decades and produced what is now an almost untouched piece of coastal Tasmania. ## The Wine Namesake Ninth Island Wines is part of the Pipers Brook Vineyard portfolio, owned by Kreglinger, the Belgian family company founded in 1797 with registration number one in Antwerp. The label was created in the 1990s and has spent the last quarter-century carrying the island's name to wine lists across Australia, Europe, and Asia. Sparkling, pinot noir, chardonnay, pinot grigio, riesling. Owning the island that gives its name to a globally distributed wine label is a position with no obvious second. It is a piece of branding history, of Tasmanian terroir history, and of the country's cool-climate wine story, condensed into one freehold title. ## The Wildlife The conservation covenant exists for a reason. Ninth Island is one of the most biologically significant small islands in southern Australia. - Over **1 percent of the global population of black-faced cormorants** nests here - A breeding colony of an estimated **20,000 birds**, including short-tailed shearwaters and other native seabirds - Resident **Australian fur seals** along the rocky shoreline - **Little penguins** in burrows across the lower slopes - **Bottlenose dolphins** in the surrounding waters year-round For a buyer with a serious interest in conservation or ecotourism, the natural inventory here matches what some Australian states formally protect as nature reserves. For a private buyer simply wanting a wild estate, the island delivers that without any further effort. ## The Story In August 1962, the MV *Sheerwater*, captained by Peter Donaldson, was wrecked on a reef off Ninth Island during a voyage from the Furneaux Islands carrying livestock to Launceston. The crew were rescued. Donaldson was the grandfather of Mary Donaldson, born in Hobart, who later became Crown Princess and then Queen Consort of Denmark. The island's history holds other quieter things: a long period of light cattle grazing that has now ended, a 1995 oil spill from the MV *Iron Baron* that the local wildlife population has fully recovered from, and the long decades of being looked at rather than landed on. The Kreglinger vineyard owners held the title for many years before the most recent private ownership. ## The Setting Ninth Island belongs to the Waterhouse Island Group, in a part of Bass Strait that is increasingly recognised as one of Australia's most refined leisure regions. The mainland pier at Bridport is the closest point of contact, and Bridport is the gateway to **Barnbougle Dunes** and **Barnbougle Lost Farm**, two of the top three golf courses in Australia by national ranking, both designed on the dunes of the Tasmanian coastline directly opposite the island. The Pipers Brook Estate is twenty minutes inland, with its cellar door, the Tamar Valley wine region around it, and over fifty other cool-climate vineyards within an hour's drive. Launceston, with international flight connections, is roughly an hour from Bridport by car. ## The Opportunity A Development Application is currently in progress with the relevant local authorities, which is unusual for a Tasmanian island in this category and substantially de-risks the next owner's planning timeline. The land permitted for development sits above the Tidal Crown Land that surrounds the shoreline. What can be built on the island has been the subject of several previous concepts: - A **private residence**, with helicopter access, off-grid solar and rainwater systems, and a footprint sized to respect the wildlife covenant - A **small-scale ecotourism operation**, with limited-capacity accommodation, in the manner of a high-end conservation retreat - A **vineyard-aligned hospitality concept**, in partnership with the wine industry that already carries the island's name The 360-degree views from the elevated land are widely considered the best of any island in the strait. The island sits high enough that the residence sites command the full sweep of Bass Strait, the Tasmanian coast to the south, and the open ocean to the north. ## Access - **By helicopter:** approximately 15 minutes from Bridport or Launceston, landing on the island under the terms of the conservation covenant - **By boat:** 12 kilometres from the mainland pier at Bridport, a roughly 30-minute crossing in suitable conditions - **Launceston Airport to Bridport:** one hour by car, with direct flights to Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane ## What the Position Looks Like Freehold private islands in Australia trade rarely. Ninth Island has changed hands twice in the past decade, and each transaction has been at a price comparable to a two- or three-bedroom apartment in an inner Sydney or Melbourne suburb. The arithmetic is what makes the listing distinctive: forty acres of legendary Tasmanian coastline, a national wine brand bearing the property's name, and a Development Application already in progress, at a number that would not buy a single floor in a Bondi tower. For the buyer with an eye to Australian heritage assets, this is the rarest kind: a piece of land whose name has already been carried into the wider world, waiting for the next chapter to be written on it.

In 1961, an oyster farmer named Snigger Findlay sat down to a card game in central Queensland and stood up sixty pounds lighter, without his island. Roger Mason walked away with the deeds. Pumpkin Island opened to its first paying guests three years later, and has changed hands exactly once since then. It is on the market now for the second time in sixty-five years. This is not the usual rhythm of luxury real estate. Pumpkin Island has been held, not traded. ## The Setting Six hectares, fifteen acres, in the Keppel Group of the Southern Great Barrier Reef. Fourteen kilometres off the coast at Yeppoon. Ten kilometres north of Great Keppel Island. Shaped like a boot, 150 metres wide and 450 metres long, with sandy beaches on every face and the warm twenty-five degree water of the southern reef around all of it. The Great Barrier Reef is one of the seven natural wonders of the world. The southern reef is the quieter end, less travelled than the famous Whitsundays to the north, but every bit as biologically extraordinary. Humpback whales pass through the channel between Pumpkin and the mainland on their migration each year from June to November. Green turtles and hawksbills nest on the beaches. Dolphins are resident. The reef itself, twenty minutes by boat, is reachable on a glass-bottom kayak from your own jetty. The wildlife on land is gentler. Sea eagles overhead. Small lizards and butterflies in the grass. Coastal she-oaks for windbreak. The island is small enough to walk in twenty minutes, and varied enough that no walk repeats itself. ## The Resort Seven self-contained units, sleeping up to 34 guests: - **Five oceanfront cottages**, each with a private deck looking out across the reef - **Two beach bungalows**, with open-air kitchen and bathroom facilities A central licensed beachfront bar and sunset lounge with a library, fire pit, and activities hut. A children's playground. A manager's residence. A separate staff guesthouse. A helipad. The whole compound has been built with the eye of operators who have run the island as their home as well as their business. The resort is currently a fully operational, profitable business. The hand-over is end-to-end: keys, staff relationships, bookings, brand, supplier contracts, and the operating systems built up over two decades. ## The Sustainability Position In 2018 the World Boutique Hotel Awards in London named Pumpkin Island Australasia's Most Sustainable Hotel. That citation is the headline, but the substance behind it is what matters. The resort runs entirely off-grid on wind and solar power, with rainwater harvesting and storage for all freshwater use. It was the first island in Australia to operate beyond carbon neutral, offsetting roughly 150 percent of its emissions and producing a small net climate benefit each year. For a buyer with a thesis about the direction of luxury hospitality, that position is the moat. A new resort can build a carbon-neutral compound. It cannot retroactively claim to have been the first. ## The Business and the Assets Included in the sale: - The freehold of all improvements and the leasehold of the land to 2046, after which the lease becomes a rolling renewal - **Pumpkin Xpress**, a custom-built 36-passenger passenger ferry, the resort's branded transport from Keppel Bay Marina - Three registered boat moorings - An active oyster lease (guests still shuck their own oysters off the rocks at low tide, which is exactly the kind of detail Pumpkin Island is known for) - Helipad and existing helicopter charter relationships from Rockhampton - Planning approval already secured for two additional villas, with capacity expansion immediately available to a new owner - Full operating brand, website, booking systems, supplier relationships, and Sojourn Retreats management knowledge The 2012 to 2015 chapter, when the resort was temporarily rebranded as XXXX Island for a national beer campaign, is a part of the property's place in Australian cultural memory. Three thousand prize winners visited during the promotion. The story is repeated affectionately enough by Australians of a certain age that mentioning the island still triggers recognition. ## Access - **Rockhampton Airport** is a 45-minute drive from Keppel Bay Marina at Yeppoon, with direct flights from Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne - **Keppel Bay Marina to Pumpkin Island** is a 45-minute crossing on the Pumpkin Xpress, or a charter boat, or a helicopter direct to the helipad - **Helicopter from Rockhampton** is approximately 25 minutes door to door For a buyer flying into Sydney or Melbourne in the morning, the island is reachable by dinner the same day. ## The Position for the Next Owner Pumpkin Island is at a clean transition point. The current ownership family is moving to New Zealand. The resort is profitable, award-winning, brand-recognised, and structurally complete. The planning approval for two additional villas, the unactivated wellness and dining upsell categories, and the long runway of the sustainability story all give a thoughtful new owner room to grow without disturbing what already works. Six hectares of the Great Barrier Reef, with one of Australia's most respected eco-tourism operations attached, comes to the market roughly once every three decades. Snigger Findlay played his cards. The next owner gets the better deal.

St. Athanasios is the smallest island in the Greek market. But, its manageable size, flat land, and picturesque location provide ideal conditions for private residential development. The island lies just one kilometre from the shore and can be reached by boat from the nearby coastal town of Itea. Olive and pine trees inundate St. Athanasios’ interior, while a small sandy beach marks the northwestern coast. Though, perhaps the island’s greatest asset is its unrestricted freehold title. The property also boasts an indispensable ensemble of supporting documents from all relevant public authorities. Lastly, for investors with an eye towards development, St. Athanasios is free of Natura 2000 area restrictions. As such, there is scope for the construction of a private residence. St. Athanasios’ profile and potential surpasses its modest size.

This uninhabited island, located in the South Ari Atoll region, presents a prime property investment opportunity – for either private or commercial use. The 10-acre island presents all the greatest allures of life in the Maldives: white sand beaches, access to the cerulean waters of the Indian Ocean, verdant flora, and an abundance of sun exposure. Numerous proven resorts are located on the encompassing islands, proving the area’s viability for commercial usage. However, an income-generating property is not essential here. Should an investor want complete privacy, Virgin Island is perfectly suited for an isolated residence. Here, regardless of function, serenity awaits.

Encircled by snow-capped mountains and verdant hillsides, this island profiles as a remote sanctuary in the Chilean wilderness. Though undoubtedly disconnected from the monotony of city-bound life, the property still enjoys proximity to the settlements of Lago Puelo and Puerto Montt (20km and 110km, respectively). Deer, foxes, and a variety of birds are all native to the evergreen woodlands surrounding Las Rocas Lake. The nutrient-rich waters are also teeming with fish. There are two main structures on the island alongside tertiary buildings for utilities. The primary house comprises three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a complete ensemble of communal spaces. A secondary cabin that can accommodate six residents is also present.

The property serves as a testament to the natural splendour of the South Pacific: an encircling blue lagoon rich with fish and other marine life, pristine beaches, towering palm trees, and diverse interior vegetation. Given Katafanga’s size, there is significant potential for future development. The island could comfortably feature a first-class resort with the luxury addition of a private airstrip. The encompassing coral reef also has a natural 200-foot opening, allowing large yachts to berth near shore. At the time of its listing, there was one completed villa on the island, with another 19 partially built. A runway, golf course, ring roads, water jetties, and staff housing were also under construction. Those interested in Katafanga Island are urged to inquire about the current extent of its development.

Introducing Long Beach Island, a stunning 10-hectare paradise located in the pristine waters of Honda Bay, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, Philippines. This remarkable island offers a unique blend of natural beauty and serene luxury, perfect for those looking to escape to their own private haven. Long Beach Island stretches over a generous expanse, providing ample space for relaxation, exploration, and the creation of unforgettable memories. Its location in Honda Bay, renowned for its crystal-clear waters and vibrant marine life, makes it an ideal spot for water enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. This island’s charm lies not just in its size but also in its natural landscape, featuring lush vegetation and an unspoiled environment that promises peace and tranquility. The gentle lapping of the waves against the shore, the soft sands underfoot, and the warm, tropical climate all combine to create a setting of idyllic beauty. What sets Long Beach Island apart is its accessibility, coupled with the feeling of being worlds away from the hustle and bustle of city life. It’s a rare opportunity to invest in a place where time slows down, and life’s simple pleasures can be savored.

Also known as West Nalaut, Dao Island spans 47.9 hectares and is located off the west coast of Busuanga Island – the second largest body of land within Palawan province. Dao is an exceptional property for several reasons. Foremost, Dao is the only known island within the Palawan province with a clear title suitable for commercial development – other private islands within the region frequently contend with underlying indigenous claims. Ownership rights aside, the property boasts an inspiring roster of features: a primary sand beach, several beach coves, 80-metre cliffs in some sections of the three-kilometre coastline, dense interior rainforest coverage, ample wildlife, and a surrounding coral reef. Undeveloped and brimming with paradisiacal attractions, Dao Island exhibits abundant potential as a tourist resort or private retreat.

The Pearl Cays are eighteen small islands scattered across the Caribbean shelf off the eastern coast of Nicaragua, 35 kilometres from the village of Pearl Lagoon. White sand beaches, coconut palms, calm shallow water, surrounding coral reefs. They are one of the least-developed island groups in the Caribbean, and one of the most ecologically significant. In 2010, with the Wildlife Conservation Society, the Nicaraguan government formally established the **Pearl Cays Wildlife Refuge**, covering 700 square kilometres of marine ecosystem and the eighteen cays themselves. Grape Cay is one of those cays. 2.5 acres of private freehold land, currently offered for sale as a turnkey small-scale tourism operation. ## The Property Two and a half acres of palm-shaded white sand at the eastern edge of the Pearl Cays group, surrounded by the calm shallow water and outlying reefs that protect the islands from the open Caribbean swell. The existing improvements, completed during a recent seven-month renovation programme, include: - A **circular cement main house** with an open-plan living area and fully equipped kitchen - **Three round thatched cabanas** for guest accommodation - A **fisherman-style structure** with zinc and palm-leaf roof, used as a beach shelter and equipment store - A **bar and restaurant** building for the resident tourism operation - A **workers' cabin** for staff accommodation - All furnishings, fittings, and operational equipment - A boat included in the sale The property is offered as an operating business with the existing improvements, which means a new owner can take occupancy with immediate revenue potential rather than starting from raw ground. ## The Setting The Pearl Cays sit inside one of the Caribbean's last genuinely undeveloped marine ecosystems. The surrounding waters are home to coral reefs, seagrass meadows, mangrove systems, and a marine fauna inventory that includes: - **Critically endangered hawksbill turtles**, for which the Pearl Cays are the most important nesting site in Central America - Green and loggerhead turtles, also nesting in the cays - Manatees in the protected lagoon and mangrove waters - Bottlenose dolphins - Diverse reef fish, including grouper, snapper, jack, and barracuda - Lobster, conch, and the artisanal fisheries that have sustained the coastal communities for centuries The nesting season for hawksbills runs roughly May to November, and observation of the turtles, under guided and permitted protocols managed by the Wildlife Conservation Society and the autonomous regional government, is one of the area's defining ecotourism experiences. The Caribbean coast of Nicaragua more broadly is the historic territory of the **Rama, Kriol, and Miskito** peoples, whose communities form the cultural fabric of the region. Their language, music (the distinctive Caribbean Coast palo de mayo and Garifuna traditions), and Afro-Caribbean and indigenous cuisine remain part of any extended visit to the area. ## What This Property Could Be The current operating model is small-scale tourism: limited guests, fishing and snorkelling charters, the cabanas as accommodation, and meals at the on-island bar and restaurant. The 2.5-acre footprint and the surrounding wildlife refuge designation place hard ceilings on how much can be built here, which is appropriate to the site and the ecology. Three directions are realistic for the next owner: **Continue the existing operation,** retaining the cabanas, the staff, and the established customer flow as an immediately profitable small lodge. **Convert to a fully private retreat,** decommissioning the commercial side and keeping the existing structures for personal and guest use. **Reposition as a conservation-aligned ecotourism partnership,** working formally with the Wildlife Conservation Society or one of the Nicaraguan autonomous regional authorities to integrate the property with the wildlife refuge's protection programmes. Properties of this type, when run carefully, can become net contributors to conservation outcomes and command premium positioning in the responsible-tourism market. ## Due Diligence The Pearl Cays sit inside the **Región Autónoma de la Costa Caribe Sur (RACCS)**, one of Nicaragua's two autonomous coastal regions, whose property law combines national title with indigenous communal land claims that are still being formally adjudicated for parts of the coast. Due diligence for this property includes: - Verification of clean freehold title under Nicaraguan and RACCS law - Confirmation that the existing improvements comply with Pearl Cays Wildlife Refuge environmental regulations and were permitted at construction - Review of operating licences for the tourism business - Independent environmental assessment of the property, particularly regarding the hawksbill turtle nesting beaches that are protected across the Pearl Cays generally A licensed Nicaraguan property lawyer with specific experience in the autonomous coastal regions should review the title package before deposit. This is standard practice for any Caribbean coast Nicaragua transaction and is not specific to this property, but it matters more here than in most Caribbean jurisdictions because of the layered legal context. ## Access - **From Managua (Nicaragua's capital):** by domestic flight to Bluefields (1 hour) or by road and river to Bluefields (approximately 6 hours via Rama) - **From Bluefields to Pearl Lagoon village:** approximately 1 hour by panga (small motorboat) up the coast - **From Pearl Lagoon to Grape Cay:** approximately 1 hour by boat across the Pearl Lagoon shelf, depending on conditions - **Total journey from Managua to the island:** approximately 4 to 8 hours depending on transport choices - **International flights:** Managua's Augusto C. Sandino International Airport serves direct routes from Miami, Houston, Atlanta, Panama City, San José, and Madrid ## The Position Caribbean private islands of this size are reaching markets less and less frequently. The Pearl Cays remain one of the lowest-density and most ecologically intact island groups in the Caribbean, and freehold titles within the cays have historically been very rare. A buyer with a thoughtful position on the relationship between private ownership and ecosystem stewardship will find this property either a genuine opportunity or a significant responsibility, depending on how it is approached. For full title documentation, the operating business package, and the environmental compliance file, inquire through Private Island Market.

In the second book of the *Iliad*, Homer lists the ships that sailed for Troy. From a place called Dulichium, in a chain of islands he calls sacred, Meges son of Phyleus brought forty. The *Odyssey* returns to Dulichium repeatedly: a kingdom rich in wheat and grass, ruled by Acastus, the homeland of Penelope's most courteous suitor Amphinomus, and the source of fifty-two of the suitors who occupied Odysseus's palace during his absence. Where was Dulichium? Scholars have argued the question for two and a half thousand years. The British topographer William Martin Leake, surveying the western coast of Greece in the 19th century, proposed an answer. He identified Dulichium with the largest of the Echinades, an island called **Petalas**, on the basis of three things: its size, its two well-sheltered natural harbours, and its position opposite the fertile alluvial plains of the Achelous river, which would account for Homer's "wheat-bearing" epithets. Strabo, and most modern authors, prefer the nearby island of Makri. The debate is genuine and ongoing. What is not in dispute is that Petalas is the largest island in the Echinades, that it is one of a small number of candidates for Homeric Dulichium, and that for two and a half thousand years it has been part of a maritime geography sung in the foundational poem of European literature. It is also the largest privately-owned island in Greece, and it is for sale. ## The Land Petalas covers approximately **5.5 square kilometres (1,335 acres)**, rising to a maximum elevation of **251 metres** above sea level. The island sits in the Ionian Sea, between the western coast of mainland Greece and the larger Ionian islands of Cephalonia and Ithaca, at the geographical centre of what Homer called the Ionian maritime network. The landscape is the classical Mediterranean idiom in its purest form. Low scrub on the rocky higher ground. White limestone cliffs and beaches along the coast. **Approximately 4,000 olive trees** distributed across the cultivable land, an agricultural inheritance built up over generations and the kind of established Mediterranean canopy that simply cannot be created from scratch within a single human lifetime. Native pine, wild thyme, oregano, and the sage-and-rock-rose perfume that has scented this coast since the Bronze Age. **Two well-sheltered natural harbours**, the same harbours Leake noted in the 19th century as the basis for his Dulichium identification. Several sandy beaches, small bays, and natural anchorages. Winding coastline that opens new vantages every few hundred metres. The seasonal settlement on the eastern shore is the only built footprint on the island. There are no roads, no electricity infrastructure, no water mains, and no permanent residents. The island has been kept this way intentionally for decades. ## The Setting The Echinades archipelago takes its name from **ἐχῖνος** (*echinos*), the Greek word for sea urchin, for the sharp, prickly outlines of the islands as seen from the sea. The chain is divided into three groups: the Drakoneres in the north, the Modia in the middle, and the Ouniades in the south. Petalas sits within the Ouniades, the southern group. **The mainland is two kilometres east**, at the small harbour of **Platygiali Port near Astakos**, in the Etoloakarnania region of Western Greece. This is one of the rare private islands in the Mediterranean whose mainland is genuinely close at hand: a ten-minute boat ride, not an open-water crossing. **Cephalonia and Ithaca**, the Ionian islands of Odysseus's home kingdom, lie to the west and north-west. Both are easily reached by yacht. **Lefkada** and **Zakynthos** lie further north and south respectively. Together these four islands and the surrounding archipelagos comprise one of the world's most celebrated cruising regions, where the same waters that carried Homer's heroes now carry the summer charter fleets of the Mediterranean elite. **The Achelous river delta**, two kilometres east of Petalas on the mainland, is among the most ecologically significant wetlands in Greece, with the protected lagoons of the Mesolongi National Park supporting migratory bird populations and a quiet, slow-developing rural Greek coast that has preserved a genuine sense of the country's older agricultural character. ## The Neighbours A note worth knowing. The wider Echinades archipelago is in the early stages of becoming the most distinguished private-island region in the Mediterranean. **Six of the surrounding islands**, including the larger Oxeia, were purchased in recent years by **Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani**, the former emir of Qatar, for a reported sum of £7.3 million sterling. The wider region is increasingly being acquired by sovereign and private buyers attracted by the combination of Homeric geography, sailing access, and the rare combination of large freehold acreage with mainland European proximity. A buyer of Petalas joins this small and growing cohort, with the position of the largest private island in the country. ## The Battle of Lepanto The waters around the Echinades hold one of the most consequential naval battles in European history. On 7 October 1571, the Christian Holy League and the Ottoman Empire fought the **Battle of Lepanto** at the eastern entrance to the Gulf of Patras, a few nautical miles south of these islands. The Holy League's victory checked Ottoman naval expansion in the Mediterranean for a generation. Among the wounded was the young **Miguel de Cervantes**, who lost the use of his left hand in the battle and went on to write *Don Quixote*. The Venetians referred to the Echinades for centuries afterward as the *Curzolari*, after the islands closest to the battle site. Owning an island that overlooks both the geography of the Trojan War's outgoing fleet and the site of the Christian-Ottoman struggle for the Mediterranean is a position that does not exist anywhere else in private real estate. ## Development Considerations The Greek planning environment for private islands has historically been complex, and Petalas's development scope reflects a property that has been kept thoughtful and patient through that complexity. **5,100,000 square metres** of the island's total **5,400,000 square metres** have been **declassified by the Greek Forestry Bureau**, a designation that opens the path to future construction subject to the standard regional planning approvals. Within the declassified area, there is established precedent for the parcelling of land into **10,000-square-metre lots, each accommodating a 130-square-metre principal residence**. This precedent does not guarantee specific approvals for a given project, but it establishes the framework within which a future development plan would be evaluated. What this means in practice for the next owner is that a private estate, a discreet boutique resort, or a small low-density villa community is each viable under Greek law, with the legal and forestry groundwork meaningfully more advanced than is typical for Greek private islands of this scale. The island's ownership is currently approximately **85% held by the Tsaoussis family** through Petalas Corporation SA, with the remaining **15% held by the municipal entity of Cephalonia**. Due diligence for the transaction includes the full title chain, the consolidation of ownership through the transaction structure, and the standard Greek property and forestry compliance documentation. ## A Note on Greek Ownership Greece is a member of the European Union, and **EU citizens** purchase Greek property on the same terms as Greek nationals. **Non-EU buyers** are also welcome to acquire Greek property, with the additional pathway of the **Greek Golden Visa** programme available to qualifying investors. A licensed Greek property lawyer should structure any transaction of this scale before deposit. ## Access - **By aircraft to Athens International Airport (ATH):** the principal international gateway, with direct flights from every major European hub, plus New York, Dubai, Singapore, and Beijing - **From Athens to Astakos:** approximately 3.5 hours by car, or by short domestic transfer to Aktion Airport (PVK) near Preveza, followed by a 90-minute drive - **From Astakos / Platygiali Port to Petalas:** approximately 10 minutes by boat - **By private yacht:** the two natural harbours accommodate yachts of significant size; the island is on the standard Ionian summer cruising route ## The Position Petalas is the property that does not exist anywhere else. It is the largest private island in Greece. It is a credible candidate for Homer's Dulichium. It overlooks the site of the Battle of Lepanto. It has 4,000 olive trees, two natural harbours, and 5.1 million square metres of declassified land available for thoughtful development. It is two kilometres from a mainland European harbour, and ten minutes by boat from a working Greek coastal village. For the buyer with both the means and the temperament for a project of this kind, Petalas is the position from which to make a significant cultural statement in private Mediterranean real estate, in a region that the global ultra-wealthy are only just beginning to recognise. Homer is the foundation of the European literary tradition. To own a serious candidate for the home of one of his named kingdoms is to step into a frame of reference that money alone does not usually buy.

In excess of 270 hectares of freehold land, Nananu-i-cake is one of the most naturally impressive islands on the Fijian market. By virtue of its size, the property offers a high degree of both peace and privacy. Though, these qualities do not come at the sacrifice of convenience and connectivity – Nananu-i-cake is located just a short distance from mainland Fiji and less than three hours from the country’s international airport. Initial development on the island comprised a traditional-style four-bedroom home with open-plan living spaces and panoramic views. With more recent refurbishments, the facilities now extend to two external cottages, a deepwater jetty, modern utilities, a luxury swimming pool, and livestock areas. With space to accommodate further commercial development, Nananu-i-cake presents an enticing opportunity for tourism entrepreneurs. The island would also excel as a private retreat.

Another island trio, these connected properties offer white-sand beaches, native forestland, abundant land and marine life, and pockets of developable land. The three entities, comprised of a main island (16 hectares) and two smaller plots (3.3 hectares and 1.3 hectares, respectively), combine for a total of 20 hectares and are located just off the limb of Boca Brava – one of Chiriquí Province’s largest islands. Not only are the islands themselves natural havens, but they also stand to serve as a gateway to the landscapes beyond. The waters surrounding San José are noted for their marine diversity, with adult humpback whales and their young migrating along the coast between September and November. The nearby mainland also shines as a hub for outdoor adventure, offering activities such as hiking, rafting, climbing, and ziplining. As gateways to Panama’s great outdoors or as private sanctums, the San José trio make an attractive pitch to prospective investors.

A resident of Puyehue Lake, Cui-Cui is one of Chile’s finest recursive islands. Not only does the property accommodate private leisure, but it also serves as a gateway to the surrounding landscapes – here, recreation knows no bounds. Cui-Cui’s 30 acres are dominated by native forestland dissected with walking trails. A central elevation, alongside various shoreline outcroppings, grant uninterrupted vistas of the lake and beyond – from the Andes mountain range to the adjacent Puyehue volcano. Numerous points along Cui-Cui’s shoreline also grant easy access to the water. As a developed island, Cui-Cui features 5000 square feet of accommodations (13 bedrooms with 32 beds), cooking and dining facilities, a games room, and a caretaker’s residence. All living spaces are equipped for immediate use. Several boats are also included in the sale of the property. Recreation and nature abound, Cui-Cui’s island experience is comprehensive.

Picture waking up to the sounds of the Caribbean Sea and panoramic views of lush vegetation meeting cerulean waters. Imagine swimming in warm waters – snorkelling and diving among vibrant coral reefs – or simply relaxing on pristine white sandy beaches. Enter; Caille Island, a 400-acre property of preserved natural beauty ripe for exploration. The pinnacle of privacy, seclusion, and recreation. Being mostly undeveloped, Caille Island provides potential buyers ample opportunity to manifest their vision of a private paradise. The property’s natural beauty and proximity to other popular destinations in the Caribbean further make it an ideal spot for a luxury vacation home or private retreat. Subscribe to get updated with the latest islands for sale in Grenada

Ronde Island, the largest privately owned island in the Grenadines, has been on and off the market quietly since 2007. It is 2,000 acres in size, lightly inhabited, geologically distinctive, and one of the few remaining undeveloped large freehold islands in the eastern Caribbean. It is also positioned at the centre of one of the most acclaimed sailing regions on earth. The island lies 5 miles north of Grenada, 15 miles south of Carriacou, and on the natural cruising line that connects Grenada to the Tobago Cays, Mustique, Bequia, and the other gems of the southern Grenadines. The Grenadines are currently under consideration for UNESCO World Heritage status across both Grenada and Saint Vincent jurisdictions, with the archipelago described in the nominating documentation as one of the most extensive coral reef habitats in the south-eastern Caribbean and one of the world's most popular sailing destinations. This is the island at the heart of that archipelago. ## The Land 2,000 acres. Roughly 2.7 kilometres long by 1.5 kilometres wide. The terrain is the undulating Caribbean character that defined the island's earliest descriptions in 18th-century maritime charts: small hills rising to about 150 metres above sea level, narrow valleys, several sheltered bays, sandy beaches on the western flank, and rocky shorelines on the more exposed northern and eastern sides. A **swim-through sea cave** at the island's edge is the property's most celebrated geological feature, a natural arch of black volcanic rock carved by centuries of Caribbean swell. The interior holds dry forest, scrub, cactus, and the kind of bird life that thrives where humans have largely stayed away: white and brown pelicans, frigates, herons, and migratory species using the island as a stopping point. The island is presently uninhabited beyond a small caretaker presence and the seasonal use by Grenadian fishermen who anchor in the western bay during lobster season and other peak fishing periods, a traditional pattern that has continued for generations. Local fishermen maintain the only formal path on the island, a track running from the beach landing into the interior. This traditional use is part of the Grenadines maritime culture that any thoughtful future development would integrate rather than displace. The island offers two primary development positions: **ridge-top sites** along the higher ground with 360-degree Caribbean views, or **beachfront sites** in the protected western bays with direct lagoon and reef access. The property is suitable for showcase villas or a boutique hotel, with scale appropriate for either model. ## The Underwater Landscape The waters around Ronde Island are some of the most ecologically rich and dramatically structured in the Caribbean. Visibility regularly exceeds 100 feet. The marine fauna inventory includes: - **Hawksbill and green sea turtles**, both nesting and resident - **Large pelagic fish**: tuna, wahoo, marlin, and barracuda along the deeper drops - **Green moray eels** in the reef crevices - **Reef sharks** in the channels - Resident schools of jack, snapper, grouper, and parrotfish The underwater topography is the kind that brings dive operators from across the Caribbean to the area: **sunken cliffs and bottomless vertical walls** along the offshore drop, **coral-encrusted canyons**, and an **underwater cavern decorated with stalactites and quartz crystals** that is among the most distinctive geological features divers can visit in the region. The Sisters Rocks, a small group of pinnacles just west of Ronde, are widely regarded as one of the finest snorkelling and shallow-dive sites in the southern Grenadines. ## Kick 'em Jenny Eight kilometres west of Ronde Island lies **Kick 'em Jenny**, the only historically active submarine volcano in the Eastern Caribbean. Its summit is currently 180 metres below the sea surface, rising 1,300 metres from the seafloor. The volcano has erupted at least 14 times since 1939, most recently in April 2017, and is the most intensively monitored submarine geological feature in the Caribbean. A 1.5-kilometre maritime exclusion zone around the volcano summit is permanently in effect; a 5-kilometre exclusion zone is enforced during periods of heightened activity. Ronde Island lies well outside both zones. A buyer considering Ronde Island should understand this geological context for two reasons. First, the entire Grenadines archipelago is volcanic in origin. The same forces that built the chain over the past three to four million years remain active in the region, and the visible character of the landscape (the offshore pinnacles of the Sisters, the dramatic underwater walls, the swim-through sea cave at Ronde) is the legible record of that history. Volcanism is not incidental to these islands; it is the source of their geological identity. Second, the University of the West Indies Seismic Research Centre operates one of its permanent monitoring stations on Ronde Island itself, contributing real-time data to a regional warning system that has functioned reliably since 1939 and was significantly upgraded in 2025 with funding from the Caribbean Development Bank. Volcanic activity in the region is not visible or audible at the surface during most eruptions, and the science of detection and warning is more advanced here than at almost any comparable site in the world. For a thoughtful buyer, the proximity to one of the world's most studied submarine volcanoes is either a feature of the position (active geology, unique marine life around the hydrothermal vents, ongoing scientific significance) or it is a fact to be incorporated into development planning. It is not a hidden risk. It is one of the reasons Ronde Island looks the way it does. ## The Grenadines Position Ronde Island sits in the middle of what is widely considered one of the world's three or four finest sailing regions, alongside the Mediterranean's Cote d'Azur and Croatia's Dalmatian coast and the British Virgin Islands. The trade winds are steady, the water is clear, the islands are close enough together for short hops and far enough apart to feel discovered, and the cultural tapestry across the archipelago, from Grenada's spice plantations to the Tobago Cays Marine Park to Mustique's villas to Bequia's boatbuilding tradition, gives every sail a different character. Sailing distances from Ronde Island: - **Grenada main island:** 5 miles, less than an hour by yacht - **Carriacou:** 15 miles, the cultural heart of the southern Grenadines - **Tobago Cays:** 27 miles, a UNESCO-tentative-listed marine reserve and the archipelago's headline snorkelling and beach destination - **Mustique:** 47 miles, the famously private celebrity island - **St. Vincent:** 68 miles, the regional cultural and trading anchor - **Barbados:** 140 miles east, with direct international flights from London, New York, and the European hubs This is the strategic position: Ronde is not a destination in isolation; it is the **hub** of an entire Caribbean cruising region. ## Grenada and the Mainland The main island of Grenada, five miles south, is among the most cultivated and historically rich of the Caribbean nations. Known as the **Spice Isle** for its nutmeg, cinnamon, clove, and cocoa plantations, with restored historic capital St. George's, the Port Louis International Luxury Yacht Marina, 45 beaches, the rainforests and waterfalls of Grand Etang National Park, and a cuisine and rum culture that has drawn the slow attention of international food writers over the past decade. **Maurice Bishop International Airport (GND)**, on Grenada's southern coast, receives direct flights from London (Gatwick and Heathrow), New York, Miami, Atlanta, Toronto, and Frankfurt. From the airport to a boat dock for the crossing to Ronde Island is approximately one hour by road. ## Development Considerations A 2,000-acre Caribbean private island of this scale is a once-per-generation type of asset, and the next chapter of Ronde Island will be defined by the position the next owner takes. Possible directions include: **A private estate.** A compound house, a small villa for staff and guests, a private marina in the western bay, and the rest of the 2,000 acres left as a private nature reserve. The island is large enough that a complete personal residence occupies a tiny fraction of the land. **A boutique hotel or private island resort.** Several ridge-top and beachfront sites can carry a low-density luxury hotel of 20 to 30 villas, in the style of Mustique's Cotton House or Petit St. Vincent's resort, without disturbing the character of the wider island. **A conservation-aligned development.** Given the UNESCO World Heritage candidacy of the wider Grenadines archipelago, an environmentally led development with formal conservation partnerships could position the property as the flagship private island in the eastern Caribbean's most-watched marine region. The continuation of traditional fishing access in the western bay, formalised through a community access agreement, could be part of such a position rather than an obstacle to it. **Mixed use.** The scale of the island is such that all three positions can coexist on different parts of the property. Standard due diligence for a transaction of this scale should include verification of the freehold title chain, confirmation of any traditional or customary use rights, an environmental and marine impact assessment for any proposed development, and a survey of the seismic monitoring station's lease arrangement with the University of the West Indies. Grenada's property law is straightforward for international buyers and welcomes direct freehold purchase, with Grenadian citizenship-by-investment available under the country's CIP programme as an additional option for qualifying foreign nationals. ## Access - **From Grenada main island:** approximately 5 miles by boat, less than 30 minutes by speedboat from St. George's or one of the northern Grenadian ports - **From Maurice Bishop International Airport:** approximately one hour by car plus boat transfer - **By private aircraft:** Maurice Bishop accommodates private jets to mid-size; helicopter transfer to the island can be arranged - **By private yacht:** the western bay anchors comfortably up to 20 vessels and is one of the standard stops on the Grenada-to-Tobago-Cays cruising route ## The Position The southern Caribbean's largest privately held private island, in the middle of one of the world's premier sailing archipelagos, at the geological centre of an active volcanic region whose character is written into every visible feature of the property. Ronde Island has been on the market sporadically for nearly two decades because there are very few buyers in the world for an asset of this scale and very few sellers willing to part with one. For the buyer who is both, this is the position.

This contemporary masterpiece sits on 60 acres, overlooking Dunmore Bay and a private island. With 3 reception rooms, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and an indoor pool, it offers panoramic sea views extending to Loop Head Lighthouse and Kerry Head. Built to exacting standards, this home blends striking architecture with classical influences. Ornate decorative ceilings, a stone staircase with brass-coated balustrades, and exquisite Bossi chimneypieces merge seamlessly with modern design. A helipad, sea, and road access ensure convenience. Nearby amenities include Kilbaha Bay Harbour, Carrigaholt village, Kilkee, Kilrush, and access to Kerry. Electric gates lead to secure parking, an oval-shaped reception hall, a magnificent reception room, and a study with ocean views. The lower level features a pool room, ‘Champagne Room,’ and changing rooms. The master bedroom suite, two more bedroom suites, and a guest bedroom suite complete the picture, with a lovely courtyard, integral garaging, laundry, and back kitchen.

An off-grid sanctuary among the Isletas de Granada – 365 small islands scattered throughout the Asese peninsula. Located just 30 minutes by car from the city of Granada itself, this three-island archipelago spans approximately two acres and has been lovingly developed into a sustainable retreat by its long-term owner. Together, the three spaces feature a family home, a guest house, a traditional palapa with an outdoor kitchen, four docks, three boats, and comprehensive off-grid utilities. Furthermore, there is additional construction space for additional guest housing. Zopango’s natural allures include a warm climate, direct access to pristine swimming waters, and an ecosystem rich with native flora and fauna. The sellers invite interested investors to stay on the island briefly to understand its value.

With crystal-clear waters, white sandy beaches, and lush vegetation, Rose Cay Island delivers a blueprint for tropical luxury. The 67-acre property is conveniently located just 200 metres from Roatán, granting it subsequent proximity to the Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport. This position makes it an ideal space for private villas, an eco-resort, or an elegant residential community. Flush with lush rainforests and rolling hills to uncorrupted beaches and marine-rich waters, Honduras is a utopia for those seeking a closer connection with nature. Rose Cay beckons as a gateway to it all.

Ilha do Naná, also marketed as Maná Island, sits in the **Baía da Ribeira**, the eastern arm of Angra dos Reis bay on Brazil's Costa Verde, two hours south of Rio de Janeiro. The property is one of the genuinely rare available freehold islands in what is widely considered the most celebrated yachting bay in the southern Atlantic. The Brazilian Navy's official nautical charts identify the island at latitude 22°58'36.6"S, longitude 44°35'22.4"W. The position places Ilha do Naná closer to Mangaratiba than to the historic centre of Angra dos Reis itself, in the quieter and more refined eastern half of the bay, where the highest-value private islands of the region have concentrated for decades. It is offered as a turnkey leisure property, with the existing development primed for immediate occupation. --- ## The Property The existing built footprint is complete and configured for immediate residential use, with no significant construction required to bring the island into service. - A **120 m² main house** as the primary residence - **Four waterfront bungalows**, distributed along the shoreline - A **separate caretaker's accommodation**, supporting year-round on-site management - A **covered dining area and bar** adjacent to the bungalows, configured as the social heart of the property - A **stone-carved freshwater pool**, cut into the natural rock of the island - **Landscaped lawns** between the structures - A **helipad** for direct helicopter arrivals from Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, and the surrounding region - **Solar power throughout**, with the island operating entirely off-grid The property has been designed for the rhythm of an Angra dos Reis weekend household: arrival by helicopter or by boat from the mainland, accommodation distributed between a main house for the family and bungalows for guests, the covered dining area as the gathering point for long Brazilian lunches and dinners, and the pool as the centre of the daylight hours. --- ## The Setting Angra dos Reis is the **most island-dense coastal region in Brazil**, with approximately **365 islands** scattered across the bay (a number that has earned the bay its informal description as having one island for every day of the year). The municipality, together with neighbouring Paraty, was inscribed in 2019 by UNESCO as the **Paraty and Ilha Grande Culture and Biodiversity** World Heritage Site, recognising the region's unique combination of preserved Atlantic Forest, traditional cultural landscapes, and one of the most biodiverse coastal marine systems in the world. The wider Angra dos Reis coastline is protected by overlapping conservation designations: - **Tamoios Environmental Protection Area** (21,400 hectares), covering all islands in the municipality - **Ilha Grande State Park** (12,072 hectares), on the largest island in the bay - **Praia do Sul Biological Reserve** (3,502 hectares), and the Aventureiro Sustainable Development Reserve Together, these reserves protect 87% of Ilha Grande and significant portions of the surrounding mainland and islands, ensuring that the Costa Verde character of the region is durable rather than at risk of being overrun. Within the bay itself, Angra dos Reis has been the preferred weekend and summer-house region for Rio de Janeiro's wealthiest families since the 19th century. The bay's combination of sheltered deep water for yachts, protected beaches, dramatic mountain backdrops dropping straight into the sea, and the year-round mild subtropical climate has made it one of the most consistently desirable private real estate markets in Latin America. --- ## The Bay's Rhythm The character of an Angra dos Reis property is built around the **water**, the **boats**, and the **social geography of the bay**. The bay's water is clear, calm in the protected channels, and warm enough year-round for unrestricted swimming. The surrounding **Mata Atlântica** (Atlantic Forest) provides the dramatic green backdrop that gives the Costa Verde its name, with the steep mountain wall of the Serra do Mar rising directly behind the islands. The boating culture is the central activity. Yachts move between the islands, between the marinas of Angra dos Reis town and Paraty, and out to **Ilha Grande**, the large preserved island of the bay with its hiking trails and Lopes Mendes beach (consistently ranked among Brazil's finest). The yacht clubs of Angra dos Reis are among the most prestigious in Brazil, with the **Marina Verolme** and **Marina Porto Bracuhy** servicing the high-end fleet. For the property's owner, the rhythm of weekends and summer is the boat circuit: lunches at neighbouring island estates, dinners on the mainland, day trips to the historic colonial town of **Paraty** (45 minutes by yacht to the west), and the closed-circuit Brazilian luxury social life that has continued in this bay for generations. --- ## Access - **From Rio de Janeiro (GIG):** approximately 2 hours by car to Angra dos Reis, with international connections from Europe, North America, and most major South American capitals - **From São Paulo (GRU):** approximately 4 hours by car, or under an hour by helicopter - **By helicopter:** direct landing on the island's helipad from Rio de Janeiro (45 minutes) or São Paulo (50 minutes); helicopter charter is the standard arrival mode for the bay's high-end residents - **From the mainland boat dock:** approximately 10 to 20 minutes by private launch, depending on the specific mainland departure point in Angra dos Reis or Mangaratiba A buyer leaving Rio de Janeiro in the morning is on the island by lunch. A buyer leaving São Paulo by helicopter is on the island within the hour. --- ## A Note on Brazilian Ownership Brazil welcomes foreign buyers under straightforward property law, with **direct freehold acquisition** available to foreign individuals and entities on the same terms as Brazilian nationals, with limited exceptions for rural border-zone properties (none of which apply to Angra dos Reis coastal real estate). A licensed Brazilian property lawyer should structure the transaction. The country's tax framework, the standard registration process through the cartório, and the working market for foreign-held coastal real estate in the Angra dos Reis region make this one of the more accessible Latin American jurisdictions for international private island acquisition. --- ## The Position Ilha do Naná is a turnkey private island in the most established and most prestigious yachting bay in Brazil, with a complete existing built footprint (main house, four waterfront bungalows, caretaker's residence, dining pavilion, pool, helipad), off-grid solar infrastructure, and the location two hours by car or under an hour by helicopter from both of South America's largest cities. For a buyer looking to enter the Brazilian Costa Verde private-island market with immediate occupancy rather than a multi-year construction project, Ilha do Naná is the rare configuration where the property is ready and the bay is in front of you. The Bay of Angra dos Reis has been the weekend home of Brazil's wealthy for a hundred and fifty years. Ilha do Naná is the way to acquire a piece of it.

Ilha do Capítulo, translating to the Isle of the Chapter, is located in the Baía da Ribeira and features an impressive roster of developments: the island’s original home, a main house built for the landowner, two-floor VIP suites, two-floor beach suites, a leisure pavilion, several accommodations for the staff and caretakers, and a helipad. Capítulo’s premier home (~437 square metres) includes large living spaces, a remote-controlled air conditioning system, and a jacuzzi. The VIP suites (~146 square metres) and beach residences (~184 square metres) also feature jacuzzis. The leisure pavilion spans an excess of 300,000 square metres and comprises a games room, sauna, barbecue area, digital entertainment system, massage room, and a complete ensemble of living rooms. The island is also comprehensibly served by essential utilities. All documentation is in place for the sale of the island. Exceptional luxury in an area of exceptional natural beauty.