Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s new holiday home sparks local outrage in Portugal

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s new holiday home sparks local outrage in Portugal

Residents of Comporta, Portugal, are expressing frustration after their once-public coastline has become exclusive to wealthy property owners in the CostaTerra beach resort, where Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reportedly purchased a new holiday home.

Until recently, restricting access to public beaches was illegal in Portugal. However, new regulations now allow local councils and government agencies to designate certain beaches as “private,” leading to the closure of many cherished natural spots across the Algarve, which locals once freely enjoyed.

One local named Bradley McGuiness wrote: “Worst thing to happen to the Portuguese coast, typical greed situation. Taking land and property from locals who have been enjoying it for years.”al

Residents of Comporta, Portugal, are expressing frustration after their once-public coastline has become exclusive to wealthy property owners in the CostaTerra beach resort, where Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reportedly purchased a new holiday home.

Until recently, restricting access to public beaches was illegal in Portugal. However, new regulations now allow local councils and government agencies to designate certain beaches as “private,” leading to the closure of many cherished natural spots across the Algarve, which locals once freely enjoyed.

One local named Bradley McGuiness wrote: “Worst thing to happen to the Portuguese coast, typical greed situation. Taking land and property from locals who have been enjoying it for years.”