Tortosa's Renaissance Festival generates 7.7 million euro economic impact

A university study reveals that every euro invested in the event returns 25 euros to the city.

Generic image of a festive atmosphere in a historical street during a popular celebration.
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Generic image of a festive atmosphere in a historical street during a popular celebration.

The latest edition of the Renaissance Festival in Tortosa has injected 7.7 million euros into the local economy, reaching 10 million euros across the Terres de l'Ebre region.

According to a report by the Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV), the event is highly profitable. Researchers Xavier Farré Albendea and Pau Galiana Llasat found that every euro of public investment yields a 25-euro return for the city.
Attracting between 70,000 and 90,000 visitors, the festival sees its highest spending from overnight tourists, who average 114.8 euros per day. Hotel occupancy in Tortosa remains near full capacity during the event.
Visitors rated the festival 8.6 out of 10, praising the atmosphere and performances. However, parking facilities were identified as the primary area needing improvement for future editions.