Only stays of at least four hours will be charged, says the regulation that comes into force on Wednesday, and the tax is abolished for those who remain at least three months in campsites.
Matosinhos ends tourist tax on short overnight stays
Tuesday, 30 December 2025RSS
Context & Explainers
Local accommodation (alojamento local) means short-term tourist rentals—private apartments, houses or rooms rented for days or weeks—that must be registered and licensed with municipal authorities. Municipalities can suspend or cancel licences (Lisbon cancelled about 6,700 licences in early 2026), so travellers and hosts should check a listing's registration and local rules before booking or offering stays.
