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Barcelona Fines All 129 Inspected Terraces in Ciutat Vella Enforcement Drive

Specialized visualizadores fed data to inspectors to uncover widespread space violations including unauthorized signage, resulting in suspended renewals along with the sealing of one venue under the Pla Endreça plan.

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Un inspector del Ayuntamiento de Barcelona en una terraza de Ciutat Vella

Overview

  • All 129 bars and restaurants with public terraces in Ciutat Vella have been fined for noncompliance since early 2025.
  • Seventeen establishments operated without valid licenses and seven repeat offenders face nonrenewal of their terrace permits.
  • Authorities sealed one Barceloneta venue on Paseo Joan de Borbó after uncovering multiple serious infractions during recent checks.
  • The visualizadores team has reviewed 610 licensed terraces across the district to provide photo and data evidence for targeted inspections.
  • The campaign supports Barcelona’s Pla Endreça effort to curb commercial density, suspend new licenses in saturated zones, and restore order in public spaces.