“The idea is to use that area to provide affordable housing,” said the President of the Regional Government, who added that the decision on the building's future should take place after his term in office.
Sale of hospital 'is not effective', says Madeira Government
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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.
