Eduardo Libânio
POLITICAL OPINION | Tourism: a wealth that must serve those who live in Mafra
Eduardo Libânio, a CDU municipal deputy, says tourism has boosted jobs and local businesses in Mafra but now threatens residents’ quality of life. He points to rising housing costs, the loss of traditional shops and summer pressure on parking, traffic and services, especially in Ericeira.
Libânio calls for balanced planning that keeps homes affordable, improves public transport and spreads visitors across the whole municipality, including the Palácio Nacional de Mafra and Tapada Nacional. He argues success should be measured by whether locals still want to call Mafra home.