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A village in Tarragona offers housing and a year of free rent to whoever reopens its bar
Ulldemolins, a small municipality in Priorat, is looking for someone to take over the bar restaurant in its civic centre, which has been closed for ten years. To attract new managers, the Town Hall is offering social housing, the first year of rent free, and a monthly fee of just 250 euros from the second year onwards.
Living in a village surrounded by vineyards and running a hospitality business can be an opportunity in the province of Tarragona. The Ayuntamiento de Ulldemolins, in the Priorat district, has launched a new call to revive one of the most important spaces in the town’s social life.
The establishment has been closed for a decade, and previous attempts to find someone to run it have been unsuccessful. After five failed tenders, the council has decided to improve the conditions to make reopening easier.
A bar for 250 euros a month and the first year free
The council’s proposal offers a four-year contract, extendable for one more year, with financial terms designed to reduce initial expenses.
The rent for the establishment will be 250 euros per month, but for the first twelve months it will be fully waived. This means that whoever takes on the management will not have to pay rent for the premises during their first year of business.
The mayor, Sergi Méndez, told RAC1 that this measure aims to help future managers cover start-up costs, including expenses associated with self-employment.
The goal is to find a project with continuity, capable of keeping the establishment open beyond the free period.
Social housing to settle in Ulldemolins
The offer includes another benefit: access to social housing to make moving to the town easier.
With this measure, the Ayuntamiento wants to broaden the pool of candidates, especially among those interested in living in a rural setting and developing their professional activity there.
The combination of accommodation and reduced rent aims to remove some of the financial barriers that can arise when starting a business in a small town.
An establishment closed for ten years
The bar restaurant is located in the civic centre of Ulldemolins, a space that has traditionally served as a meeting point for local residents.
Its closure has meant the loss of a regular gathering place in the town.
For the mayor, bringing the service back is not just a commercial need. It is also about restoring activity to a municipal building that plays an important role in community life and daily routines.
That’s why the council considers it a priority to find stable management that will keep the establishment open in the long term.
Ulldemolins, a Priorat village surrounded by nature and vineyards
Located in the Priorat district of Tarragona, Ulldemolins maintains significant agricultural activity and boasts a natural and cultural environment that is part of its appeal.
Despite its size, the town still has essential services such as a bakery, a butcher’s and a supermarket linked to the local cooperative.
However, the future of some businesses is a concern for the Ayuntamiento. Several restaurants may close in the coming years due to the retirement of their owners and a lack of people willing to take over.
The new call to manage the bar at the civic centre aims to address this issue and help maintain the town’s economic and social activity.
For now, the information released does not specify the deadline for applications or the full requirements for the tender. Interested parties should consult the official terms from the Ayuntamiento de Ulldemolins.