Extension of the Sierra Espuña tourism sustainability plan: what changes in 2026

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Tourism businesses and operators in Sierra Espuña (Murcia) have a clear signal: public investment in their territory is not stopping. The Secretaría de Estado de Turismo has published the second extension and amendment addendum to the agreement signed with the Región de Murcia and the Mancomunidad Turística de Sierra Espuña to implement the Tourism Sustainability Plan for the territory. The resolution, with reference BOE-A-2026-7017, entered into force on 18 March 2026.

This second addendum is not the start of the plan: it is its adjusted continuation. It modifies the execution deadlines and possibly the financing conditions of the original agreement, ensuring that all three parties — the State, the Autonomous Community and the Mancomunidad — remain committed to the sustainable tourism development of Sierra Espuña.

What does this regulation establish?

Tourism sustainability plans are State co-financed instruments designed to improve the competitiveness and sustainability of specific tourist destinations. In this case, the affected territory is Sierra Espuña, in the Región de Murcia.

The second addendum introduces two types of changes to the original agreement:

• Adjustment of execution deadlines: The planned timelines for carrying out the plan's actions are modified, allowing the parties more room to execute and justify the committed investments.
• Possible modification of financing conditions: The addendum may include changes to the economic conditions of the agreement, although specific amounts are not detailed in the published resolution.

This is the second time this agreement has been modified by addendum, indicating that the plan has a prior track record and that the parties have needed to adapt their commitments to the reality of implementation.

Economic and operational impact

For the administrations involved — Región de Murcia and Mancomunidad Turística de Sierra Espuña — the addendum has direct operational consequences: they must adapt their internal management and expenditure justification processes to the new agreed terms. This includes reviewing schedules, execution documentation and possible internal budget adjustments.

For the private sector in the territory, the impact is one of opportunity:

• The continuity of the plan keeps the flow of public investment in Sierra Espuña's tourism infrastructure and services active.
• Tourism businesses in the area can benefit from improvements to the destination that increase its appeal and competitiveness.
• The extension may open new tenders or calls associated with the execution of pending actions under the plan.

The specific amounts of the agreement and State financing are not specified in the published resolution. To find out the economic details, it is necessary to consult the full text of the original agreement and its addenda in the BOE.

Who is affected?

• Mancomunidad Turística de Sierra Espuña: As a signatory party to the agreement, it must adapt its management and expenditure justification to the new deadlines and conditions.
• Región de Murcia: The Autonomous Community co-finances the plan and must align its budget execution with the new terms of the addendum.
• Tourism businesses in Sierra Espuña: Hotels, rural accommodation, active tourism companies and operators in the territory benefit indirectly from the continuity of public investment.
• Suppliers and contractors: Companies executing works, services or supplies linked to the plan may see their contracts or work schedules affected.
• Local administration managers and technicians: Those responsible for the execution and justification of the plan in the Mancomunidad and the Región must update their internal procedures.

Practical example

An active tourism company based in Sierra Espuña that was waiting for improvements to access routes or signage in the territory — actions included in the Tourism Sustainability Plan — may see those works or services resumed or continued thanks to the extension of the agreement.

Similarly, a manager at the Mancomunidad Turística de Sierra Espuña who had pending expenditure to justify to the State must review the new deadlines established in the second addendum to ensure that documentation is submitted within the updated terms. Failing to do so on time could jeopardise the State financing of actions already carried out.

What should businesses do now?

1. If you are a tourism business in Sierra Espuña: Contact the Mancomunidad Turística de Sierra Espuña to find out which plan actions remain active and whether there are new tenders or open calls associated with the extension.
2. If you are a supplier or contractor under the plan: Review the execution deadlines of your current contracts and check whether the addendum affects the agreed schedules. Request written confirmation from the contracting entity.
3. If you are a manager at the Mancomunidad or the Región de Murcia: Update execution and expenditure justification schedules in line with the new deadlines established in the second addendum. Document all adjustments for justification to the State.
4. Consult the full text: Access the complete resolution in the BOE (BOE-A-2026-7017) to find out the exact terms of the addendum, especially the new deadlines and any changes to the financing conditions.
5. Maintain active regulatory monitoring: Tourism sustainability plans can generate associated calls, tenders and actions. Staying on top of every modification allows you to anticipate business opportunities in the territory.

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Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific decisions, please consult a qualified professional. Source: https://www.boe.es/diario_boe/txt.php?id=BOE-A-2026-7017