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

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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, Portuguese beaches were public by default, with blocking access being against the law. But now, councils and authorities can declare beaches private, much to the dismay of locals in the Algarve, who have lost numerous beloved spots.

Residents are speaking out against these changes. 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." Similarly, local Andre Andrade shared his grief, saying "I am very upset by this massive piece of Portuguese land destroyed for the rich, removed from the average local that had been creating memories in this place for generations and generations." Diana Queiroz also expressed her personal loss. "I have been going to this place for years, camped there several times and, because of this company, this is no longer possible," she wrote.

Comporta is just an hour's drive south of Lisbon on Portugal's west coast.The Sussexes' purchase of the property was said to have been prompted by Princess Eugenie's husband Jack Brooksbanks' job at the exclusive CostaTerra Golf and Ocean Club.