The blaze, of still unknown origin, was fought until about 03:00 on Monday and did not affect neighbouring buildings.
Building fire in Alcobaça leaves one dead and 31 displaced
Monday, 5 January 2026RSS
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.
