Covid Pandemic Spurs Expansion of Hospitality Industry in Puerto Banús
In the wake of the Covid pandemic, the hospitality industry saw a series of concessions, including the expansion of bar and restaurant terraces. Particularly in Puerto Banús, several establishments seized the opportunity to extend their business into car parking spaces.
Ecological Action Group Raises Concerns Over Continued Expansion
Four years on, the activity continues in several areas, sparking a complaint from an ecological action group. The group’s concerns have led to a proposed fine of 6,000 euros being filed by the Junta de Andalucía.
Public Port Agency Initiates Sanctioning Procedure
In December, the region’s public port agency, APPA, initiated the sanctioning procedure. The company operating the marina now faces a choice: to pay the fine or to appeal it. The decision will undoubtedly have significant implications for the future of the hospitality industry in Puerto Banús.
