La cara B del turismo masivo: Salou y Benidorm se quejan por tener que cuadrar unas cuentas asfixiadas por el gasto
Ambas localidades reclaman reformar la ley de financiación local para recaudar una parte del IVA que se genera en el término municipal
Two of Spain's most popular tourist destinations, Salou and Benidorm, are voicing their concerns about the strain tourism imposes on their municipal budgets. Salou, with a population of just 33,000, receives over three million visitors annually, leading to significant expenses for essential services. The town's mayor, Pere Granados, acknowledges the difficulties but remains optimistic about the situation.
Meanwhile, Benidorm faces a much larger challenge, owing a staggering 360 million euros in penalties that threaten its debt reduction plans. Both towns are calling for a reform in the local financing system to secure more resources.
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