Overview
- Culture Ministry confirmed Burgos, Cáceres, Granada, Jerez de la Frontera, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Oviedo, Palma (Mallorca), Potries and Toledo as official contenders.
- A panel of 10 international experts plus 2 Spanish experts will evaluate bidbooks, with site visits planned for the summer before the final decision.
- Spain and Malta are the designated host countries for 2031 under the European Capital of Culture rotation.
- Potries remains the only Valencian candidacy, with its mayor Sergi Vidal urging regional support for the bid.
- The title entails a year-long cultural program and is linked to the Melina Mercouri prize, reported at €1.5 million.