Holidaymakers have been warned over travelling to Évora in Portugal for their spring or summer holidays this year
UK holidaymakers are being warned of potential new charges when travelling to Europe, as a city in Portugal considers implementing a tourist tax. Those planning spring or summer holidays to Évora in Portugal could be faced with a new tourist tax of €1.50 per night, under proposals currently under review by local authorities.
The charge would apply to all guests staying within the municipality's tourist establishments. The proposed measure is anticipated to generate around €600,000 annually for the local council. Speaking to Lusa, Évora's mayor, Carlos Pinto de Sá , revealed that public consultation on the proposed regulation was published on the 6th in the Official Gazette and will continue until 17 February. "During this period, anyone who wants to contribute to improving or changing the regulations may do so under the terms determined by law, sending their duly substantiated proposals to the municipality," he told the newspaper.
He emphasised that the proposed cost was based on an economic study and considered "it is a very reasonable amount", compared to other tourist taxes in the country. However, he also highlighted certain exemptions, such as students studying in Évora and people with certain disabilities visiting the city.
The proposed regulation, currently under public consultation, suggests a charge of 1.50 euros per guest, per night at tourist establishments in the municipality, for up to three consecutive nights. It has also been revealed that visitors with certain disabilities will be exempt from this tax, reports Birmingham Live.
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