The various associations do not stop with the problem of tourism. They are pushing for a comprehensive rethinking of the city, highlighting how touristification has tremendous consequences for residents, primarily on the cost of living and housing prices, making it almost impossible for locals to live in the city.
In 2023, Lisbon received 5.6 million foreign visits, a record-high number. Behind this glamorous facade, the city is facing one of its fiercest battles: a housing crisis.