Montanejos: More Tourist Beds Than Inhabitants

This municipality in the Alto Mijares region has 837 tourist beds compared to its 651 registered inhabitants, highlighting a significant impact from tourism.

Generic image of a Mediterranean town in a natural setting.
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Generic image of a Mediterranean town in a natural setting.

The municipality of Montanejos, located in the Alto Mijares region, presents a demographic and tourist peculiarity: it has 837 tourist beds, exceeding its registered population of 651 inhabitants.

The number of tourist places in Montanejos includes those offered by five hotels, one guesthouse, 51 tourist apartments, and a hostel. These 837 places significantly outnumber the 651 registered residents, underscoring the importance of the tourism sector for the town. Furthermore, many visitors come to the town just for the day, without staying overnight.
This phenomenon, where accommodation supply exceeds the resident population, highlights the strong impact of tourism on the social and economic dynamics of Montanejos. The situation was analyzed in the investigative program '[Zoom](https://www.apuntmedia.es/programes/zoom/complets/video-zoom-cares-d-un-poble_134_1871147.html)' dedicated to the two sides of towns.