He Arguédas Town Hall announced today the launch of a new project to create a night zone for itinerant tourists traveling in motorhomes. This project is part of the local strategy to promote sustainable tourism and improve the infrastructure available to visitors who choose this type of transport for their holidays.
The area will be built, in part, thanks to a grant granted by the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Government of Navarre, within the framework of the Grant program for local entitiesThe total investment of the project amounts to 239,539.49 euros (VAT included), of which 130,000 euros will be financed through this grant, which covers 65% of the eligible investment.
The project “More night zone” aims to create a functional space, which will include essential services for motorhome ownerswith emphasis on sustainability and visitor comfort.
It is expected that The work will begin in November this year. and will run until the first quarter of 2025, meaning the area will be ready to receive visitors before the start of next year’s peak season.
He impact of motorhome tourism In Spain and Navarre, Arguedas is known as the “Gate of Las Bardenas” and, in addition to being an ideal base for visiting this biosphere reserve or the park of Sendavivahas an attractive tourist offer thanks to its architectural heritage and its caves, used as dwellings until 1965.
He motorhome tourism lived a significant growth in Spain and Navarre in recent years. In 2023, the number of motorhomes and campervans registered in Spain reached 105,000 vehicles, while Navarre had around 4,800. This type of tourism has proven to be very attractive, especially among families and couples who seek direct contact with nature and the flexibility of traveling with their own vehicle.
In economic terms, it is estimated that this type of tourists They have an average daily expenditure of 230 euros in Spain, which generates significant income for local economies. In Navarre, the annual income from this tourism reaches 33 million euros.driven in part by the 70,000 visitors who came to the regional community in 2022.
Economic opportunity for Arguedas
For all this, the Mayor of the city, José Luis Sanzsaid that “the creation of this motorhome area “This is another step in our commitment to sustainable and quality tourism.”
Sanz explained that “Arguedas has a privileged environment that deserves to be appreciated in a respectful manner, and we believe that this project will not only attract more visitors, but will also contribute to local economic development.
