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Melides, Christian Louboutin's secret escape in Portugal, loses its mystery as tourists flock in.INAQUIM/Getty Images/iStockphotoChristian Louboutin is working to protect his secret hideaway in Portugal from overtourism.The French designer's aim is to prevent the town of Melides from becoming the next St. Tropez.But the area is becoming an A-lister hot spot, drawing the likes of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.Christian Louboutin is trying to keep a tiny town near the coast of Portugal low-key, but as real estate developers open five-star resorts and sprawling golf clubs nearby, drawing A-listers and royalty, his effort might be in vain.The French designer, 61, told Bloomberg that the rural village of Melides, nestled within the Alentejo region of Portugal, is grappling with an influx of tourism and the impacts of climate change.Louboutin, who came across Melides over a decade ago, has a personal stake in the town with a population of around 1,500.Not only does he own a home there, but in 2023, he opened a 13-room boutique hotel in Melides with plans to open a second.Christian Louboutin opened a small hotel in Melides, Portugal, and plans to open another.Victor Boyko/Getty Images For DiorWhile stopping tourism completely isn't part of his mission, Louboutin is dedicated to preserving the Melides he first fell in love with."People are touched by authenticity and we need to keep it that way," Louboutin told Bloomberg.

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