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flag Comporta, Portugal, transforms into a luxury tourism hotspot, sparking concerns over environmental damage, rising costs, and community displacement.

flag The coastal region of Comporta in southwestern Portugal is rapidly transforming into a luxury tourism destination, attracting high-profile visitors and international investors, with large-scale developments including hotels, golf courses, and private residences. flag Once a remote, unspoiled area known for its natural beauty and quiet lifestyle, Comporta now faces growing concerns over environmental degradation, increased water use in a drought-prone region, and rising property prices that have driven up costs for locals. flag While some residents have benefited financially from soaring land values, others fear displacement, loss of beach access, and the erosion of their community’s identity. flag Environmental groups warn that unchecked development threatens fragile ecosystems, and critics say the pace of change lacks planning, risking a repeat of over-tourism seen in the Algarve.

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