Australian actress Nicole Kidman is reportedly leaving Hollywood for Portugal and has already applied for residency in the country. According to SIC Notícias, the 58-year-old actress has recently been in Portugal, arriving at the Tires airfield in Cascais. The same news outlet reports that her visit was linked to the purchase of a house in Melides, within the luxury Costa Terra Golf & Ocean Club development, where Paris Hilton also owns property.
This wouldn’t be the actress’s first property in Portugal. Kidman has already purchased an apartment in Lisbon’s Parque das Nações district, information confirmed by Lisbon City Council to the television channel TVI.
Luxury properties for sale in Melides on idealista
Melides, located in the municipality of Grândola and around 30 kilometres from Comporta, has become a hotspot for luxury investments and discreet celebrity purchases, attracting figures such as Harry and Meghan, George Clooney and Sharon Stone, according to various reports.
- A luxury estate with 500 m² of built area, six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a swimming pool and tennis court, on sale for €6,300,000.
- A detached home in Melides Villas, an exclusive gated community, offering 521 m² of living space, four bedrooms, five bathrooms and a swimming pool, with access to paddle, tennis, volleyball and football courts, as well as chess, draughts and table tennis facilities, on sale for €4,600,000.
- A 500 m² villa on a two-hectare plot, with five bedrooms, five suites and a swimming pool, divided to create a natural separation between the living and private areas, priced at €4,500,000.
Why Melides?
Surrounded by rice fields, pine forests and a pristine Atlantic coastline, Melides maintains its rustic charm while welcoming sustainable luxury developments. Families can enjoy activities such as horse riding and birdwatching in a mild Mediterranean climate, while the village itself offers attractions like the Melides Ceramics Museum and Melides Beach, a long stretch of sand with beachfront restaurants and family-friendly facilities.
Nearby, Melides Lagoon is a haven for migratory birds such as storks, herons and golden plovers, while the Pedra Branca Dolmen offers a glimpse into the region’s ancient past.
Seasonal events like Ar Puro Fest, held between May and June, bring free activities for children, including art workshops, surfing, yoga and outdoor adventures, adding to the area’s family appeal.
Living in Melides
With a population of just under 1,500, Melides offers a peaceful lifestyle surrounded by nature, making it increasingly popular among international buyers seeking privacy and a connection to the outdoors.
Projects such as Intertidal Melides, backed by figures like Christian Louboutin and Noemí Marone Cinzano, aim to preserve the region’s natural and cultural identity while promoting sustainable agriculture.
The property market in Grândola has become highly competitive, with prices around €4,654 per square metre and continuing to rise, according to idealista.
British artist sells home in Melides to invest in Beato (Lisbon)
After travelling the world, Joseph Robinson, a musician, actor, and entrepreneur, found the perfect place to live and invest in Portugal. He settled in Melides, in the Alentejo, in a country house with a pool for the past five years. The house has been refurbished to reflect his personal and professional journey. He is now selling it for €1.75 million to invest in Beato.
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