It’s chic, heartfelt, and officially next-level.
He fell hard for Melides, not just the shoes.. Discovering the sleepy Alentejo hamlet over a decade ago, Louboutin impulsively bought a fisherman’s cabin there after crashing (literally) into a sand shoulder. It was love at first sight.
He wanted a dinner spot. Didn’t he get a hotel instead?
Sure. Louboutin just needed a bistro on-site. But the mayor had bigger plans. Enter Vermelho: 13 rooms, lush gardens, and décor heavy on azulejos, antiques, and that signature shade of red.
Not exactly “touristy chic.”
He carefully designed Vermelho to feel like a home, not a resort. No club music, just locals, high art, and quiet elegance – courtesy of his friends and architects.
Now, private villas are joining the scene.
Post-hotel, Louboutin introduced inspirational gems like La Salvada and La Maison des Bateaux. Think secluded retreats filled with art, architecture, a pool, and the kind of stillness dreams are made of.
He’s not just owning property, he’s protecting a legacy.
As Melides gains fame, Louboutin co-founded Intertidal Melides to fight overtourism and preserve the village’s authenticity. Because real beauty is rooted in belonging, not mass marketed luxury.
Want design inspiration or travel goals with soul? This is your upgrade.
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