The terraces of Madrid will be able to open more hours, play music and take up more space
The hospitality asks for "an effort" to the neighbours before their refusal to expand terraces and bars
the terraces of bars and restaurants in the capital may be extended to the parking bands and adjacent land areas, in addition to the opening hours of the same and ambient music may be used while not exceeding 80 decibels.

These are the four measures agreed by the Terrazzo Commission of the capital after yesterday they postponed the adoption of the final decision to this day. The aim is to compensate the losses that the sector has suffered due to the closure of its businesses due to Covid-19.

Said measures, as the deputy mayor, Begoña Villacís has advanced, do not need to be voted on in committee or in plenary session, and will be carried out by the businesses that so request, "always complying with the law." Nor has the Terrazas ordinance been modified.

Regarding the extension of hours, which will not affect the Special Acoustic Protection Zones (ZPAE), Villacís has indicated that this will be based on "the July 2018 ruling" that extends the hours, complying with the limits established by the Madrid City Council .

In addition, the uses of shows are implemented with the hoteliers to use ambient music "as long as 80 decibels are not exceeded