rent balconies at 1,000 euros

Who has a balcony has a treasure, a very profitable one and that can be measured in hundreds (or even thousands) euros. The important thing is that the terrace in question is located in the right place, such as the route they follow The steps Holy Week in the main cities of Andalusia or the Mascletás that are held in Valencia. There, in the capital of Turia, the rental of viewpoints overlooking the pyrotechnic show has become a lucrative business that moves great sums.

There are those who assure that in very special cases, with a company in between, they have come to disburs More than 100,000 euros.

The value of a good balcony. A few years ago Ikea launched A campaign in which he invited to take advantage of the unused terraces of Spain. What the Swedish multinational was not imagined is to what extent its advice is applied on some balconies in Spain, viewpoints strategically located for their views of tourist points.

Andalusia leaves A good example Every Holy Week in the balconies distributed over the route of religious steps. Bilbao offered another A few months ago during the Copera del Athletic celebration. And every March, in the heat of failure programming, something similar happens in Valencia.

The business of renting views. He arrives with a quick search on Google to meet a good handful of websites that rent balconies in buildings in the center of Valencia from which to enjoy The Mascletásthe pyrotechnic show that during Much of March It is celebrated every afternoon (with rain permission) in the Plaza del City Council of Valencia. The viewpoints also serve to follow the night shows that organize certain days, such as L´Albà de las Fallas.

Although the experience can be enjoyed perfectly from the ground, there are those who prefer to look for a privileged (and exclusive) viewpoint, several meters high, on the balconies with better views of the square. And that has translated into a lucrative market in which the demand and supply of places of viewpoints and terraces are crossed. It is nothing new. It has happened for now Some time. But that does not mean that the prices that are requested (and paying) for the best places call attention.

And how much do they cost? Depends. You can rent loose places. O You can rent complete balconies for a day (or several) of Mascletá. The price varies from one option to another, just as it can do it between balconies. After all, not everyone enjoys the same views of the square, amenities or services. There are some in which the owners, in addition to leasing the space, include A catering service With snacks, snacks, desserts, Free bar drinks And even Ambientation with DJ.

Maybe it seems too much, but like I recently remembered The newspaper Levante-El Mercantil Valenciano With the passage of time the rental of balconies during the professionalizing. There are individuals who take advantage of the fact that their houses or offices give to the town hall square to get extra money, but there are also companies that offer more than a terrace with views: they appeal to the experience.

Budget issue. Something is clear. Unless you are lucky to live in the surroundings or get one of the squares that are drawn – the City Council It offers invitations Doubles to follow the show from the town hall – enjoying a mascletá from the heights requires scratching the pocket.

Prices vary quite a lot, but from the real estate sector they recently recognized that the average daily income from balcony moves between 700 and 1,000 euros during the 19 consecutive days of the show. As for prices per person, they go from the 45 euros that were charged the first days of the festive calendar at 120 of the large days.

“Making many gold”. The sector goes further and Recognize a Levant That “profitability is very high” and, despite the high competition that has been generated in recent years, there are those who have managed to make balcony rental during failures a lucrative business. “It’s making many gold,” they add.

The figures of course point in that direction. The 7Televalencia regional chain He explained in February That renting a complete balcony for a day from Mascletá costs 4,000 euros. Maybe it seems a lot, but the reserves are being advanced and there are viewpoints that They have almost exhausted Already all its localities, extending the offer beyond the town hall square, to streets such as the blood or marquis of Sotelo.

The big figure: 100,000 euros. The regional chain Precise That there are companies that rent for 40 euros/person, others in which this rate rises to 100 euros and signatures that directly offer private viewpoints, without a balcony, but with views through the windows, by minutes that move between 1,200 and 1,300 euros. Who wants something more exclusive and has a private terrace can pay even more, between 1,900 and almost 4,000.

If there is a bulky figure, it is nevertheless the one published by the newspaper Levant In 2024When he reported that some companies were offering their most luxurious terraces for between 4,000 and 5,000 euros per day and session. As there are large companies interested in hiring the entire package along the faults that has derived, assured The Valencian newspaper, in payments that exceed 100,000 euros for all parties.

Not even those disbursements can fight however against the great enemy of the Mascletá, as it has been clear this year: the rains, which already have forced to suspend Some shows. In fact one of the firms that balconies rent confessed Recently: the forecast was good, but “it has left us headdresses.”

Images | Hermenpaca (Flickr) and València’s Decue and JJ Merelo (Flickr)

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