Alghero faces rise in shops converting to B&Bs

In Alghero, the conversion of commercial spaces into residential units and Bed & Breakfasts is raising concerns regarding the city's urban model. The trend involves local shops closing or vacating premises, which are then repurposed for tourism-oriented hospitality.

Critics argue that while converting commercial spaces into housing might appear to increase residential availability, the subsequent use of these properties for short-term rentals or B&Bs fails to provide long-term housing solutions for local residents. This shift reflects a growing tension between maintaining a traditional commercial landscape and a city increasingly oriented toward the tourism industry.