The flooding of the Lisandro River has left several homes inundated and forced the evacuation of residents in Torres Vedras. According to CNN Portugal reporter Carlota Celeiro, the local authority has closed roads and schools, urging people to check available access routes.
Submerged houses and cut-off roads in Torres Vedras
Thursday, 5 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.
