20 Nov, 2024 @ 12:00
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Malaga will study its ban on new bars and restaurants amid ongoing tourism backlash

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THE historic city centre of Malaga is set for a major shake-up that could end the five-year ban on new bars and restaurants.

The city council has announced a €72,600 project to measure noise levels across the centre and the Teatinos neighbourhood.

Both were declared Acoustically Saturated Zones (SAZ) in 2019, which put a stop on new bars and restaurants opening in the tourist-heavy areas.

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Malaga is reviewing its ban on new bars and restaurants in the city centre

Restaurant owners in these bustling areas have been pushing for these restrictions to be lifted, arguing they have harmed business development in two of Malaga’s most vibrant districts.

The six-month study, set to begin after December 4, will determine whether noise levels have improved since the restrictions were implemented. 

The results will directly influence whether the council maintains or modifies the current ban.

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An external company will be brought in to conduct noise monitoring tests across the affected streets.

The technical study will employ at least two acoustic specialists to set up five permanent noise monitoring units throughout the zones, along with various other measuring equipment including 5-metre high tripods and a weather station.

The outcome of this assessment, which could significantly impact Malaga’s future as a tourist hotspot, is expected by mid-2025.

Walter Finch

Walter Finch, who comes from a background in video and photography, is keen on reporting on and investigating organised crime, corruption and abuse of power. He is fascinated by the nexus between politics, business and law-breaking, as well as other wider trends that affect society.
Born in London but having lived in six countries, he is well-travelled and worldly. He studied Philosophy at the University of Birmingham and earned his diploma in journalism from London's renowned News Associates during the Covid era.
He got his first break in the business working on the Foreign News desk of the Daily Mail's online arm, where he also helped out on the video desk.
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He took up up a reporter role with the Olive Press Newspaper and today he is based in La Linea de la Concepcion at the heart of a global chokepoint and crucial maritime hub, where he edits the Olive Press Gibraltar edition.
He is also the deputy news editor across all editions of the newspaper.

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