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It is a further step in our goal of making Xàbia more sustainable, friendlier and safer. At the same time, this is compatible with the good progress of tourist businesses. In terms of safety and sustainability, I am convinced that good communication, information and awareness, are the best ways to achieve our goals. For this reason, a brochure highlighting good practices at sea has been published by the Department of Tourism. Every summer there are thousands of boats that anchor in our bays and a small gesture like not lowering anchors onto the seagrass meadows, can make a big difference. We have also distributed a list of recommendations in various languages on how to prevent fires and how to act in case of an emergency.