The San Sebastián City Council wants to remove the terraces in a “reasonable period”, before summer

Euskaraz irakurri: Pandemian jarritako terracek “arrazoizkoa den epean”, uda baino lehen, kendu nahi ditu Donostiako Udalak

The City Council of Saint Sebastian advocates eliminating the temporary terraces that were allowed to be installed during the pandemic in a “reasonable period” of time, which Mayor Eneko Goia said today, it will not be, in any case, after summer.

In statements to the media, he has indicated that the Consistory plans to meet up with the Gipuzkoa Hospitality Association next week to “talk and establish a reasonable period to return to the normal situation”.

The industry of hostelry of the Gipuzkoan capital asked to extend the exceptional measure until the end of the summer period. In his opinion, “terraces are essential for small bars.” Speaking to Radio Euskadi, the president of the Gipuzkoa Hospitality Association, Mikel Ubarretxena, said that “thanks to these watchmen, the small establishments kept the hospitality industry alive”. He also requests a change of ordinance if the terraces are finally eliminated.

The mayor, Eneko Goia, has recalled that there is an “ordinance in force and compliance is mandatory”, so the removal of these terraces “is not a matter of opinion”, but “without just cause so that it is not applied, will be the one that applies”.

The rest of the capitals of Hego Euskal Herria already have a date for the withdrawal of the terraces. In Bilbao will disappear from May 1, while in Pamplonait will be after the sanfermines. Vitoria-Gasteiz changed the ordinance to allow the installation of nightstands, anchored to the ground and heated.