The Government of Aragon is allocating €2,950,759.32 from the Teruel Investment Fund (FITE) to six tourism projects in the province, covering initiatives in Alcañiz, Teruel, Albarracín, Andorra, Mora de Rubielos and Valderrobres. The funding, published Friday in the Official Gazette of Aragon, is aimed at restoring heritage sites and strengthening cultural, tourism and sports facilities.
Alcañiz and Albarracín receive the largest FITE tourism grants
The Alcañiz City Council will receive the largest grant under the call, totaling €568,792.13. The funds will make it possible to complete the restoration and refurbishment of the Lonja and the Town Hall, as well as add museum resources.
The Albarracín City Council will receive €516,699.59 for the urban restoration of the Plaza Mayor. Meanwhile, the Teruel City Council will have €509,797.01 available under this funding line for strategic tourism projects.
Environment and Tourism Minister Luis Biendicho said the investments form part of a strategy to leverage the province’s historical, cultural and natural heritage to create wealth, jobs and opportunities in municipalities across Teruel.
Andorra, Mora de Rubielos and Valderrobres to upgrade tourism facilities
The Andorra City Council will receive €458,744.84 to build a multipurpose pavilion. The initiative is among the projects intended to strengthen the facilities available across the province.
The Gúdar-Javalambre District will receive €450,118.36 for the Mora de Rubielos Ice Palace Sports Complex. In Valderrobres, the city council will have €446,607.39 to build a conference center, with plans to expand the tourism offering and attract new events.
FITE 2024 projects may be carried out through September 2027
The Department of Environment and Tourism will administer the grants through a competitive selection process, funded by FITE 2024. The six funded initiatives may be carried out through September 30, 2027.
