Back in 1597 the Portuguese Governor General of Brazil ordered the expulsion of a group of rather unwelcome French pirates who had been occupying this north eastern part of the country for several years.

His orders were obeyed and on 6 January 1598, the Christian holiday of Epiphany, the victors set about building the ‘Forte dos Reis Magos’ (Fort of the Three Wise Men). By Christmas Day 1599 a village had been established just outside the fort thus earning itself the highly appropriate name of Natal.

Today, to mark these historic events, the community goes to extra lengths to make sure that ‘Natal no Natal’ (‘Christmas in Natal’ in Portuguese) is a special celebration.

In a similar vein to the UK, Natal’s shopping centres are garnished with twinkling lights, Papai Noel dresses in red and white leaving gifts for well-behaved children under the tree and turkey is tucked into amongst friends. The biggest and perhaps most pleasant difference however is the weather. There’s no chance of snow on Christmas Day in Natal. In fact the average December temperature is a searing 26ºC because in Natal, this is just the start of summer.

Fly to Let opportunities are available by investing in one of the beachfront homes 80km south of Natal. The gated resort of Tibau Ocean Residences, situated between the popular towns of Tibau do Sul and Pipa, combines rustic Brazilian charm with luxury facilities. The mansion and outbuilding, formed of a limited number of just 11 units, take advantage of the Atlantic landscape to create a staggered arrangement and that no two floorplans are alike.

All have two en-suite bedrooms, living and dining areas, separate WCs, laundry rooms, open-air balconies with antique stone and Ipea hardwood terracing. From the balconies wild dolphins can be spotted at play.

Visitors can use an oversized freeform swimming pool flanked by sun loungers, with shallow waters for children, or stroll 100 metres to the white sandy beaches.

The Scandinavian developer at Tibau Ocean Residences has said rentals are neither compulsory nor guaranteed, but owners can easily expect at least 5 percent net annual returns due to the buoyant tourism industry. Capital appreciation is continuing apace at between 15 and 20 percent.

Prices at Tibau Ocean Residences start from €158,000 for a 117.43m² duplex apartment.

For more information on this development visit uv10.com.

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