Spanish municipalities roll out cultural and urban projects
The Figueres city council launched two combined‑ticket offers to promote the Dalí Museum, the artist’s birthplace and the nearby Sant Ferran Castle, reducing prices by up to €10 and adding a shuttle bus service for visitors.
Calella’s municipal council voted to terminate the concession of the historic La Gàbia bar, reject the operator’s appeal and plan a new public tender, aiming to restore the venue and recover the €33,000 annual licence fee.
Tarragona announced a €515,642 investment to convert the former Hostal del Sol site into a public square with a seafront viewpoint, green areas, benches and interpretive panels, with works slated to start next spring.
Lleida approved a small student residence on Rambla d’Aragó after correcting a procedural miscommunication; the facility will house fewer than 20 university students, addressing the city’s shortage of affordable housing for out‑of‑town pupils.