RIBAMONTÁN AL MAR
TOURISM
Surfing generates 4.5 million euros annually and creates 180 direct jobs.
In 2009, Ribamontán al Mar received the first national tourism plan based on surfing, whose objectives—to be achieved by 2023—include:
To specialize the municipality as a surfing destination;
Extend the tourist season (from 2 to 6 months/year);
Internationalize tourism (increasing the percentage of foreign visitors from 8% to 18%).
To professionalize the surf industry.
Tourist infrastructure:
4,000 tourist beds
562 direct jobs in the tourism sector
22 hotels and 20 tourist apartments
20 rural hotels
4 campsites
32 restaurants and 34 cafes
The City Council supports businesses in the sector through the Tourism Observatory, training in communication and social media, support for the organization of events, and the promotion of businesses related to surfing.
