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Summary:
In Óbidos, Portugal, the Silver Coast is experiencing significant development after years of planning. Bom Sucesso, a 200-hectare modernist “design resort,” recently opened an 18-hole golf course and features villas designed by 23 architects. The development will eventually include over 850 residential units, a hotel, and a spa. Additionally, two other master-planned projects, Royal Óbidos Spa & Golf Resort and Quintas de Óbidos Country Club, are underway, adding 700 homes to the area. These developments are concentrated around the medieval walled city of Óbidos, a popular tourist destination, and are set to be completed within the next three years.