Industry, Tourism and Trade Minister Reyes Maroto celebrated this Saturday the activation of an 880 million euro investment in tractor projectors. A government commitment to leading electromobility in Europe.
He emphasized that the work goes beyond Volkswagen, with other investment projects arriving in Spain. He spoke after attending the official opening of the Parador de Costa da Morte in Muxía, A Coruña, and expressed optimism about the momentum the government is giving to this project.
Maroto indicated that the government is already preparing a new call for the Strategic Project for Recovery and Economic Transformation of the Electric and Connected Vehicle (Perte VEC) to strengthen the investment Volkswagen needs and to evaluate other projects that are being considered.
He noted that the initiative aligns with the second line of action where the PERTE for Electric and Connected Vehicles will operate with a figure around 2 billion euros, a plan he described as fitting well with the ongoing efforts.
Maroto highlighted ongoing investments to revive demand and to accelerate the installation of charging points, viewing this as a crucial measure to create jobs for Spanish industry.
For him, talking about electromobility today means talking about the future, and the government is investing in facilities and easing consumer purchasing to foster an ecosystem that diverges from the current model, prioritizing environmental protection and forward-looking development.
Inauguration of the Parador
The minister also inaugurated the Costa da Morte Parador in Muxía (A Coruña), which opened its doors in June 2020. The occasion marked this facility as a symbol in the context of the ecological disaster caused by the sinking of the Prestige on November 13, 2002, nearly two decades ago.
In spite of the sad anniversary, Maroto celebrated the success of this Parador, now the twelfth establishment in the Paradores network in Galicia since its June 2020 opening, underscoring the state network’s commitment to the economic and social development of Galicia.
The minister highlighted the Paradores organization as an example of integration with its natural and heritage surroundings, and recalled a meeting with Santiago Toba, the mayor of Muxía, during Fitur 2019.
“After disasters, opportunities emerge. Today, Muxía represents employment and growth potential, and there is hope that La Palma Island will mirror that progress.”
He stressed that tourism policy has moved inlockstep with economic development over the past three years, noting that Galicia has received 116 million euros in investments aimed at improving routes such as the Camino de Santiago and the network of symbolic inns in Santiago de Compostela, Baiona and Monforte de Lemos.
Peter Sarah, head of Paradores, described Costa da Morte as a prime example of the values upheld by the public hotel company. He spoke about the integration with nature, the environmental care and biodiversity, as well as the gastronomy, collections and photographs that reflect Galician culture and traditions, illustrating Parador’s role in regional activity.
Parador de Costa da Morte opened its doors for the first time on June 25, 2020, becoming the public chain’s 98th property. In these two years of operation, it has emerged as one of the most frequently requested Paradors across the network, marking three consecutive summers with the “done” sign.
The original project was authored by Galician architect Alfonso Penela, who designed a 21st-century building with a living space of 15,000 square meters and 63 rooms. It includes a terrace offering views of Lourido beach.