Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s arrival in Portugal leaves locals unimpressed: We’ve seen ‘richer and much more famous people’
nypost.comCostaTerra Golf and Ocean Club — a lavish development near the small town of Melides, about 81 miles south of Lisbon.The couple are said to have forked over more than $4.7 million on the purchase, The Mirror reports.But despite being royals and members of the Hollywood elite, it appears as though locals in that area aren’t fazed by Harry, 40, and Meghan’s high profile status.In fact, residents claim they’re used to “richer and much more famous people” growing their property portfolios in the area, so it’s unlikely that a red carpet will be rolled out for the duo anytime soon.“We have much richer and much more famous people buying here for sure.
I think they will have zero impact, to be honest,” a local agent told the Daily Mail.“If someone like Jeff Bezos bought here then, yes, there could be some impact — but not Harry and Meghan.”What’s more, local business owners told the outlet that the contrast between those who live in the gated estates and the locals is stark.“The rich from the resorts don’t eat with the poor,” a local restaurant owner told the outlet.
Until recently, Portuguese law made it illegal to restrict access to public beaches, but now particular stretches of sand are deemed “private,” according to the Daily Record, and locals are livid.While it’s unclear exactly why the pair opted for a home in Portugal, one local businessman suggested that the privacy offered there could be the reason behind their decision.“They can walk around unbothered,” he told the outlet. “People are not fussed.
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