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They are aware that they need tourism in their day to day, but not at all costs. For this reason, the Association of the most beautiful towns in Spain, made up of 94 towns throughout the country (from Guadalupe to Potes, Llastres, Alquézar, Atienza or Cazalla de la Sierra ), appeals to travelers from large cities that visit them to act responsibly in these times of coronavirus.

They do not want scenes lived in the last days with terraces, squares and even crowded beaches to be repeated without respecting the necessary safety distance . Nor that their responsible and sustainable tourism model that has cost so much to implement is threatened.

Fewer infections than in cities

They are also clear that the numbers of infections have been lower in rural areas than in large cities, as they are far from major sources of infection and adopt isolation measures quickly. "We expect a national and proximity tourism this summer and we will be delighted to receive these people. We only ask them to be aware and responsible with the safety and sanitary measures, as well as with respect for our environment," says the president of the association, Francisco Mestre.

Medieval bridge of Liérganes, in Cantabria.

For this reason, a Behavior Manual has been prepared for its visitors in which they make it clear that they do not want irresponsible urban tourists , especially considering that most of the residents of these towns belong to the most vulnerable age groups, which forces them to take extreme precautions.

How to park or hike

In this sense, the manual indicates how to interact with residents of places like Ayllón (segovia), Alarcón (Cuenca), Albarracín (Teruel), Sos del Rey Católico (Zaragoza), Zuheros (Córdoba), Comillas (Cantabria) or Cudilleros ( Asturias), to name just a few of the members of this independent association. They are asked to keep a safe distance, check on children when they approach neighbors, wear face masks, and do not call unnecessary meetings.

The Guadalupe Monastery of the city of Cáceres.

It is also indicated in this roadmap how to park (only in marked spaces), how to behave in hotels, bars and restaurants or what to do or not in outdoor spaces (indications are given for hikers to respect the environment, for example) or interiors. As an example, in addition to maintaining the safety distance, it is encouraged to respect the groups of reduced visits to monuments and tourist places or to avoid touching urban furniture.

In addition, a campaign is being promoted through the hashtags #TurismoResponsable and #DestinoSeguro , which includes a video (see link below) shot in Liérganes (Cantabria), one of the towns of the association, where it is stressed the importance of coming to these localities in a responsible way.

There is also concern about the reactivation of trade, so it is encouraged to consume and buy these products. "The product of proximity , quality craftsman and is already the future and it's time to help our producers and traders , " Mestre said.

Economic measures

In the economic aspect, he believes that "this unfortunate pandemic has demonstrated the importance of the rural world and many investors should set their sights on our towns, since the trend in the coming years will be that our towns, which combine heritage, tourism and sustainable environments They are going to be places where many people will want to live or work. "

On the other hand, the mayors of these municipalities ask the Government to make the spending rule more flexible and to use the percentage of the remnants of 2019, currently set at 20%. In this way, the municipalities would have greater autonomy to manage their funds, and thus be able to reactivate their economies, allocating part of their surplus to the financing of public services that help them weather the crisis. In addition, they ask to be able to obtain Covid Free certificates at a lower price than estimated.

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