Meghan Markle and Prince Harry set down their suitcases in Portugal! The couple recently acquired a sumptuous holiday property in the very exclusive CostaTerra Golf and Ocean Club, on the magnificent Algarve coast. A purchase motivated by the presence on site of Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank, who spend their summers there.
A luxury resort that excludes locals
But the arrival of the Sussexes does not only make people happy. Until recently, restricting access to public beaches was illegal in Portugal. New regulations now allow certain beaches to be privatized, to the great dismay of residents. “This is the worst thing that has happened to the Portuguese coast, a typical situation of greed. Taking land and property from locals who have been profiting from it for years“, deplores Bradley McGuiness, a resident.
Andre Andrade, another resident, said to himself:very upset about this huge piece of Portuguese land destroyed for the rich, taken away from the average Portuguese who had been creating memories there for generations“. Diana Queiroz declares: “I have been coming here for years, camping here several times and because of this company it is no longer possible“.
An ultra luxurious resort
The sumptuous properties of this exceptional resort have been designed by renowned architecture and interior design firm Denton House, renowned for creating “the world’s most glamorous residences and resort destinations“. Infinity pools with panoramic views of the ocean, private spas, high-end finishes… Nothing has been left to chance to offer this prestigious clientele an exceptional stay.
Nestled on a magnificent unspoilt beach in the Algarve, still untouched by mass tourism, the resort has quickly become the favorite spot for the international elite in search of tranquility and exclusivity. CostaTerra is owned by American multimillionaire Mike Meldman, founder of Discovery Land Company, a group specializing in the development of ultra-luxury private clubs across the globe.
