The mayor of Seville wants to use the tourism tax to cover the upkeep of the square (Image: Getty) Tourism officials have floated the idea of introducing a visitation fee for the Plaza de España in Seville , one of southern Spain 's iconic spots. The objective is to preserve the historic location and prevent its degradation. This comes as Seville contemplates imposing a tourism tax on visitors to some of its notable attractions.
While the public square, with its stunning fountains and Venetian bridges, has been a must-visit among tourists, it could soon be restricted if the city mayor prevails and imposes entry regulations. function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.createElement('script');el.
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Log('[Load] OVP tcfLoaded',new Date())})}},1500)}) It's not just an architectural marvel but also a cultural heartbeat with many bands, plays, and fashion events flocking there. READ MORE: 'Every day is a beach day for me as I live in the UK's sunniest staycay spot' Plaza de España is one of the most visited landmarks in Spain (Image: Getty) The neo-Moorish style palace nestled between tall towers on each end with four bridges overhanging a moat has been etched into several high-profile films, including Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. Seville's Mayor Jose Luis Sanz renewed his appeal for approval of the plans to charge an entrance fee to this opulent square.
Announcing on X (formerly Twitter ), the Mayor said: "In order to enter the square, visitors from outside Andalusia should pay a ticket of three or four euros." The mayor cited damaged facades, missing tiles and stained walls as one of the main reasons Seville should impose the fee. Funds raised from the proposed tourist tax would be allocated towards the upkeep and safeguarding of the historic square, along with round-the-clock surveillance.
Residents would not be subject to the Seville tourism tax when visiting the monument, which is the third most frequented site in Spain. DON'T MISS: Fury in Majorca as hotels accuse protesters of throwing water over tourists [LATEST] Travel expert's warning over huge passport mistake that could cost you thousands [WARNING] British tourists warned as mercury soars to 42C in Spain, Greece and Italy [WEATHER] Trending Funds raised from the proposed tourist tax would also cover security (Image: Getty) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding.
You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy The square attracts over three million tourists annually and is home to a population of 700,000. Spain itself is one of the globe's top tourist destinations, with tourism contributing to 13% of its GDP.
In light of the square's fame and appeal to tourists, the Association for the Conservation of Heritage in Andalusia, Adepa, proposed in 2018 that the plaza be closed to ensure its preservation. Seville is just one of many European cities wrestling with the challenge of managing overtourism. Last year, it was revealed that Venice would start imposing a new daily fee on tourists to dissuade large crowds from swamping the city.
The initiative was designed to curb overtourism in the city, which some believe is both literally and metaphorically wearing away at the Queen of the Adriatic. This move follows UNESCO's warning about the detrimental effects of high visitor numbers on Venice and the urgent need for action. Related articles 'Picturesque' island named world's most gorgeous destination to visit in 2024 'World's most walkable city' is beautiful - and less than 2 hours from the UK 'Magical' UK town with sweet factory was under-the-radar for years - not anymore Turkey holiday crisis as hotels desperately slash prices to stop tourist exodus British tourists hit by Greece holiday warning over new Covid outbreak.
