Updated: August 14, 2026

 

Cristiano Ronaldo has put his brand-new luxury mansion in Cascais up for sale for €35 million, just weeks after it was finished. The reason reportedly comes down to one thing: Privacy.

The estate, located in one of Portugal’s most prestigious areas, Quinta da Marinha, was initially planned as a permanent home for Ronaldo after he retired from football.

But after three years of construction and development, everything changed for the football icon and his partner, Georgina Rodríguez.

Why Cristiano Ronaldo Is Selling His New €35 Million Cascais Mansion

On 16 January 2026, the high-profile couple made headlines after finishing one of their luxury mansions, especially the one in Cascais. Over the years, they faced many challenges: Construction delays, legal issues, and changes to the technical team that altered the design.

However, these were not the main problem. The final straw happened when the couple realized they didn’t have as much privacy as they initially intended, according to Marca, a local Spanish newspaper.

The gated community has equestrian centers and golf courses with luxurious features, attracting many local residents and tourists. Along this route, some points offer direct views of Ronaldo’s luxury mansion.

According to several Portuguese media outlets, Cristiano Ronaldo tried to purchase the land adjacent to his property. However, the owners refused to sell the land, forcing the couple to put their Cascais mansion for sale for €35 million.

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What You Get for €35 Million: Inside Ronaldo's Cascais Mansion

The €35 million asking price reflects everything the high-profile couple invested in the project, which was almost double their original €19.7 million budget. Construction delays, unexpected costs, and design changes pushed the final asking price well past the initial estimates.

The 12,000 square meter property includes:

  • 8 large bedrooms
  • Infinity swimming pool with views of the Atlantic Ocean
  • Large outdoor area
  • Private cinema and gym
  • Ultra-modern architecture
  • High-level security
  • Floor-to-ceiling glass windows
  • Underground garage for Ronaldo’s luxury car collection

To find out more about Ronaldo’s real estate portfolio and car collection, check our article on Ronaldo’s house in Portugal.

What's next for Ronaldo's family?

luxury Cascais real estateWalking away from a €35 million build is a major decision, even for someone with Ronaldo’s resources.

The ultra-luxury Cascais mansion is the most expensive house in Portugal and took years to build. But, for the family, privacy matters more than location or cost. Whether they’ll look for another property in Portugal or elsewhere is still unknown.

That being said, the Five-time Ballon d’Or winner has a massive real estate portfolio with homes in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), New York (United States), and Turin (Italy), to name a few.

As retirement is getting closer, the big question is: Where will he and his family settle? The Quinta da Marinha mansion checked nearly every box — size, location, amenities, prestige — but fell short when it came to privacy issues.

The property will now enter Portugal’s ultra-luxury market, where it’s likely to draw interest from wealthy international buyers seeking a prestigious coastal address. For Ronaldo, Georgina, and their children, the search for a secure, permanent home continues.

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