The Azores recorded their highest-ever number of passengers disembarking at regional airports for the fourth year running, reflecting continued growth in visitor numbers across the islands.
Azores set record for passengers disembarked at airports for fourth consecutive year
Friday, 9 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.
