At the end of a visit to Cáritas, the presidential candidate described the current situation in the housing market as “a nightmare”, which “negatively influences people's lives very much.”
Mendes proposes revitalisation of the rental market
Tuesday, 2 December 2025RSS
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.
