By Anna Ellis •
Published: 29 Nov 2024 • 12:20
• 1 minute read
Villena is now officially a Tourist Municipality of Relevance which will enhance the city s prestige and bring increased funding to support tourism-related expenses.
This funding will help attract more visitors and improve services offered to tourists. Data from the local tourist office show that over 60,000 people visit annually, reflecting Villena’s growing status as a tourist destination.
Surpassing Minimum Requirements
The town currently offers 331 tourist accommodations, including hotels, campsites, apartments, and rural houses, surpassing the 250-place minimum required by the Ministry for this classification. In just two years, the number of accommodations has increased by 56 per cent, from 212 in 2021. The biggest growth has been in tourist apartments, now accounting for 182 places.
The tourism councillor praised the increase in such accommodations, which played a key role in achieving this new distinction.
Steady Rise in Visitors
Villena met the necessary criteria for this classification, such as a steady rise in visitor numbers, festivals recognised as of tourist interest, buildings listed as Cultural Assets, and a unique local cuisine.
Looking ahead, several projects are underway to further expand the town’s tourist accommodations, with the goal of eventually achieving the status of Tourist Municipality of Excellence.
Villena: Officially ‘Tourist Municipality of Relevance’ – A new travel hotspot
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Originally from Derbyshire, UK, Anna has lived in the middle of nowhere on the Costa Blanca for 20 years.
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