One of the most famous soccer stars on the planet David Beckham has announced plans of a football academy in Natal Brazil. He describes the new facility as one of the best in the world. During his visit he explains that Natal is a place of tremoundous excitement owing to new hotels and property in the area. The husband of posh spice also feels that Natal Brazil is an area that will attract celebrities and other football stars.

David Beckham has announced a scholarship program available to local Brazilian children in order to actively reach-out to schools within the region.

He hopes that the children will benefit from on-site coaching and access to the top class facilities, much in the same way as his Academies in London and Los Angeles.

Rubens Barrichello, Brazilian F1 champion, is also involved in the development, as well as Norwegian multi-millionaire businessman Torben Frantzen, brother of Findus founder Geir Frantzen.

Natal, the capital of the Brazilian state Rio Grande do Norte, is about 2600 km north of Sao Paulo along the northeast coast of the country. This city of 710,000 residents is an increasingly popular target for international investors and real estate developers. The spectacular location along the ocean and miles of undeveloped beaches north and south of the city make it ideal for those who are looking to get into an area that is up and coming.

Natal and the areas surrounding it are currently the target for over a billion dollars (US) in development. There are at least 10 golf courses planned or under construction and dozens of new housing, apartment and resort developments are also under construction. The city and surrounding communities are a major tourist destination for domestic travellers in Brazil. The area is being marketed as an international tourist destination as well, and the city is becoming increasingly popular among foreigners.

The economy of Rio Grande do Norte was centered on agriculture and cattle up until the early 1980s, when the government began to invest heavily in the natural beauty and climate of the coast and the potential for tourism. Tourism is becoming the major economic driver with the miles of undeveloped coastline drawing visitors, investors, retirees and workers. On the northwest coast, centered around the city of Macau, there is also a fair amount of petrochemical development, leading to a diversified economy.

The climate along the coast is one of the main attractions for visitors and investors. The yearly average temperature in Natal is about 27 degrees and sun seems to shine almost every day. Much of the state is fairly dry, although the southern area from Natal down to the border does have a rainy season, from April to June. It rains for a few hours, but the sun still comes out almost every day.

The greatest development and real estate opportunities for investors, both domestic and international ones, are around the city of Natal. The coastline to the north and south of the city is where all the major developments are under construction. With its tropical setting and pristine weather, this is the place to be.

David Beckhams seal of approval for Natal will make him the pride of Brazil