Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2022 9:13am
Mostly negative responses to your question and I certainly understand why, however I can just tell you a story of what is going on here in Casares. There are a couple who moved here not so long ago (true that one is Spanish speaking perfect English and the other is European). They went to the Ayuntamiento asking about all the empty restaurants/buildings in the area (many businesses died over Covid) and worked an arrangement with them for reduced rent to open shops and bars. They have already opened two shops here in the Village. Over the past couple of years there have been many times when alot of tourists were here and only a couple of Spanish restaurants/bars open (boring!!!l). I have often thought that if there were something really different here that it would be popular. These two guys are planning on opening a coffee shop and a wine bar because as they say, there is nothing here for tourists (or locals). I cannot agree more!
I believe there is a huge lack of interesting bars/restaurants/coffee shops/take aways, etc all around Spain that could probably do quite well with support from the Ayuntamiento. It seems that many are supportive.
Over the next 2 years it will be very interesting to see how these guys achieve their objectives. They see a huge opportunity here and so do I but definitely depends on location, competition, costs and how much support you can get. The usual business questions must be answered but I would not give up on your dream. Recently I was in Duquesa Port and the only busy place was the Rose & Thistle pub. Maybe contact them directly and ask a few questions.
Also, when I was in Cordoba a couple of years ago they had a Jazz bar which was fabulous and I have seen nothing like that anywhere. It was really busy too.
Overall Spain, I think, needs to begin supporting people with innovative ideas who want to invest. Central Government is still putting barriers in people's way but from what I hear around, the Ayuntamiento's can be supportive. As they say, "more research is needed'.
Good luck.