The Sado River overflowed its banks and flooded Largo Luís de Camões, affecting shops, restaurants, cafes, and beauty salons located there.
Flooding in Alcácer do Sal with a wider area and tables and chairs 'floating' in the river
Wednesday, 4 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.
