Pocket Guide Brings Valencià Phrases Closer To Tourists

El Poble Nou de Benitachell’s Tourism Department has launched nan distribution of nan Manual turístic del valencià, a pouch guideline that compiles section words, expressions and customs successful Valencian. Each introduction is translated into Spanish and English and includes phonetic transcription to thief visitors pronounce them correctly.

The inaugural forms portion of nan ‘Turismo para respirar’ task and strengthens nan municipality’s caller tourism brand, ‘Respira Mediterrani’. Its purpose is to promote respectful tourism that values nan section identity, connection and culture.

The manual is divided into 5 sections: basal and wide terminology, vocabulary for shopping locally, for dining, for discovering Benitachell and for accommodation. It features basal expressions specified arsenic “bon dia” (good morning), “gràcies” (thank you), “adeu” (goodbye) and “per favor” (please), on pinch much circumstantial phrases for illustration “quant val?” (how overmuch is it?), “quins són els productes típics?” (what are nan emblematic products?), “una cervesa, per favor” (a beer, please), “figatell” (a accepted pork and liver meatball), “cassalla” (aniseed liquor), “sopar de cabasset” (a bring-your-own nutrient dinner) and “a quina hora és el check-in?” (what clip is check-in?).

Where to find it

Copies are disposable astatine nan main tourer hotspots including Cala del Moraig, nationalist buildings, nan Marina Alta Tourist Info offices and successful section shops and restaurants. The information of section businesses intends to beforehand nan usage of Valencian erstwhile dealing pinch visitors.

Tourism and Heritage Councillor Víctor Bisquert highlighted nan value of nan project: “Respecting nan language, customs and civilization of nan spot you sojourn is simply a measurement of recognising its dignity. Responsible tourism not only helps sphere traditions, crafts, gastronomy and ways of life that mightiness beryllium threatened by tourer pressure, but it besides enriches nan visitor’s experience, fosters genuine exchanges and avoids misunderstandings. With goodwill connected some sides, taste speech and learning go reciprocal, making coexistence much harmonious and rewarding.”