About 500 people were evacuated from their homes, with some staying with family or friends, while others were accommodated in lodgings paid for by the municipality.
Mayor of Almada warns that "land is still moving" and danger continues
Tuesday, 24 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.
