Accessible tourism

CALPE has launched an accessible brochure and map for tourists that can be used with screen readers used by blind people. An easy­reading version has also been produced.

The new accessible brochure is already available on the tourism website www.calpe.es. It contains information for all types of tourists, but it has been designed considering a set of guidelines that makes it easier for everyone to understand. The intention is to make tourism in the town more competitive and inclusive.

Straight fonts, large characters and different colours have been used to distinguish between texts in different languages, among other measures. Blind users can also navigate independently through mobile screen readers. An easy­to­read version of the brochure has also been launched for use by people with intellectual disabilities, as well as being de­

A new brochure and map.

Sea urchins saved

LOCAL POLICE in Javea apprehended two poachers with 325 sea urchins last week. Although sea urchins are considered a gastronomic delicacy in this part of the region, they have been overfished to the extent that they are almost extinct. That is why collecting this protected creature, which are known locally as ‘bogamarins’ is only allowed in December, January and February, and they can only be caught using a traditional method.

The poachers disregarded all these environmental measures, diving in the Portitxol cove in March using bottles and scuba equipment, which is also prohibited. Luckily, the Local Police stopped the car after it had left the cove, and they were able to return the sea urchins to safety in the waters of the Mediterranean. In the meantime, the men have been charged and reported to the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries.