Despite The Money Of Millions Of Euros, The Old Town In Spain Asks Tourists To Come Only On Monday-Thursday

JAKARTA - Brihuega, an old Spanish city known for its historic buildings of more than 1,000 hectares of lavender flower fields, was unable to accommodate the overabundance of tourists.

The central Spanish city authority requested that tourists only come Monday to Thursday to prevent "overtourism".

"I suggest visiting us from Monday to Thursday. It is very difficult at the weekend because of the large number of people coming," said Brihuega Mayor Luis Vuego, to the ABC newspaper, quoted from the UK Mirror, Tuesday, July 29.

He said that Brihuega's income from the tourism sector was more than satisfactory.

In just a few weeks ago when lavender flowers were blooming, Brihuega pocketed an income of 8 million euros.

At that moment, domestic and foreign tourists flocked to the lavender flower field in Brihuega. They capture the moment with photos of purple flowers.

While others buy essential oils, to beer and cheese made from lavender flowers.

"Last Saturday, for example, the city was "runtuh". I had difficult times," said Vuego.

At that moment, Vuego said his party recorded around 140,000 tourists visiting his city in a short time. The Attorney General's Office turned out to be difficult to anticipate by the Brihuega authorities, moreover, the historic roads in the city were narrow and were not designed to accommodate many people.

We worked hard, we had a security committee, but the number of visitors was huge. That's why I insisted: please come from Monday to Thursday," added Vuego.

Brihuega is a tourist destination that knows no seasons. According to the Spanish tourism council, the city has an amazing legacy and a beautiful landscape.

One of its main attractions is the Arab Cave of Brihuega dating back to the 10th century, used as an escape route during the siege, and as a place to store food and other supplies of the era, due to its consistent temperature at 12°C.

These caves are located in the city center near the main square, Plaza del Coso.

Brihuega also has an underground network that is estimated to be about five miles long, but what can be accessed by the public is only 500 meters allowed.

In addition to its impressive caves, Brihuega is rich in history. Its medieval streets have ported squares including Calle Mayor, Plaza del Cosmo, and Calle de Armas, as well as monuments including prisons built during the reign of King Charles III and the big houses of the Renaissance.

Events in this city that suck up tourists are bullfighting, being the oldest in Spain and held every August 16.

The bullfight is part of the 'Regional Tourism Festival', which also involves releasing a herd of bulls along the streets of Brihuega City.