It has 93 beds, is operating in a secondary school and was set up by the Red Cross on Sunday night for anyone who needs to stay overnight. It will remain in operation until 8 February.
Field hospital set up in Pombal due to bad weather
Monday, 2 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.
