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A British couple bought an abandoned caravan park in Portugal and turned it into a tourist accommodation complex. The project involved restoring infrastructure and creating camping spots.
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A British couple bought an abandoned caravan park in Portugal and turned it into a tourist accommodation complex. The project involved restoring infra...
A British couple bought an abandoned caravan park in Portugal and turned it into a tourist accommodation complex. The project involved restoring infrastructure and creating camping spots.
Updated: 18.07.2026
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