Network of Medieval Cities Meets in Valencia de Alcántara

Extraordinary General Assembly discussed financial situation, activity plans, and network expansion.

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Generic image of a medieval town square with stone buildings and banners, where a group of people in formal attire are participating in an assembly.

The Network of Medieval Cities and Towns held its Extraordinary General Assembly in Valencia de Alcántara on October 24th, with the participation of mayors and technicians from various municipalities.

The meeting, presided over by Aberto Piris, mayor and host of the XVIII International Medieval Tapas and Pinchos Contest, was attended by representatives from Marvão, Almazán, Estella-Lizarra, Hondarribia, Laguardia, Sigüenza, and Valencia de Alcántara.
Among the agenda items, the information provided by the technical secretary, Maribel Lorenzo, regarding the Association's financial situation, as well as ongoing activity and communication plans, was highlighted.
The process of expanding the Network to new members was also discussed, and the European cooperation project “Europe at the table”, submitted to the Creative Europe program call, was presented. The approval decision is expected in November.
Finally, the proposed calendar for the upcoming International Medieval Tapas and Pinchos Contests was approved, with the 20th edition of the event scheduled to take place in the town of Marvão in October 2028.
Based on information from the official source: Municipio de Marvao (27/10/2026)