Quinta da Marinha - New Gen

Quinta da Marinha - A New Generation

Since Carlos Montez Champalimaud bought Quinta da Marinha in 1922 it’s become much more than a residential estate in a picturesque setting. Today The Oitavos hotel and award-winning Oitavos Dunes golf course offer contemporary design and luxury rooted in Portuguese heritage on Lisbon’s doorstep.

Areal family business, when Carlos Sommer Champalimaud carried on his father’s vision in the 1950’s and 1960’s he built roads and the first homes on the estate. He also introduced sports facilities including horse racing and tennis. Under the ownership of Miguel Champalimaud (the third generation), the sporting estate has been enhanced, including one of Portugal’s leading equestrian centres, a state-of-the-art Health and Racket Club.

WHEREVER chats to Miguel Champalimaud about his take on taking over the family business.

How is it growing up within the family business?

Fascinating, overwhelming sometimes, but always interesting. Also an added responsibility when taking in consideration the future generation.

Did you always know you would follow in your parents’ footsteps or were there other plans?

It was never something I was aiming at. It just naturally happened. A good timing of new projects with finishing of university, made the process evolve naturally. If I would not be working in the family business I might ended