What have Spain, Portugal, Greece, Italy, Panama & Costa Rica in common?
We have been looking at locations which are in very scenic locations, but not in tourist areas, because of exorbitant land prices mainly, but we also like the peace and quiet.
One of the main concerns about creating golf courses in warm climates is the availability of a good consistent water supply, so we tend to look for areas near lakes and rivers. Our villages will not suit those who are interested in a beach life. Simple as that.
Barry went to the nearest city once every three months to do a large grocery shopping for all ambient products and fresh meat that he would cut the way he wanted before freezing them. He was able to buy all dairy, fruit and veg products locally.
Every time he went on his 3 month shopping trip, he would book an airbnb for a night to have a few beers and catch up with friends, before doing the shopping on his way home the following morning.
At one point he did live in a very beautiful relatively remote area on a golf course for a prolonged period of time, and here are three key points that he learned:
We have identified a lot of potential locations, and our journey will start with contacting the municipality Mayors to see if they are interested in our investment and welcoming us into their existing local neighbourhood.
This is a key first step because no matter how ideal a location is if the local community don’t want us there, it’s a waste of time.
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