A family of six is homeless and without support because Alenquer was not on the list.
"We were left behind and everyone tells us there is nothing more to be done": Leandro's family lost everything in the storm
Saturday, 21 February 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.
