Notes in Spanish Podcast no. 41 - Sol, Sexo y Sangria

Ben · 30th June 2006, 12:35 PM

This week we discuss types of and attitudes to tourism in Spain.

Listen here.

Download the woksheet here.

Edith · 30th June 2006, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Ben

This week we discuss types of and attitudes to tourism in Spain.

Listen here.

Download the transcript here.

Thank you for the podcast! It was very interesting to learn about Spanish attitudes to foreign tourists.

It's such a shame there seem to be so very few pristine beaches left in Spain where people could enjoy some tranquility as well as some authentic Spanish food... the latter is caused by the fact that so many tourists are not really interested in Spanish culture or cuisine. They don't know what they are missing!

There is nothing like a delicious gazpacho on a hot summer's day in Spain! How can one pass up the chance to splurge on all kinds of delicious seafoods which are almost unaffordable at home? Or pigging out (no pun intended) on jamón ibérico or pata negra? The only thing I will never get used to is the daily eating schedule in Spain... having breakfast in the morning and not eating after 8 o'clock in the evening is too deeply ingrained.

greytop · 4th July 2006, 08:18 AM

Interesting to see in yesterday's paper that at the meeting in Valencia for the week of the family there was a suggestion that some beaches should be classified as non topless. Not for a total ban, but an alternative for those who prefer it. There are already beaches for naturists/nudists so why not for people who like to keep their clothes on?

Personally I'd let people wear or not wear what they like and ban their dogs, children, jet skis, radios, footballs. Only joking but it does highlight the slippery slope we get on once we start to regulate activities. One man's pet hates are another man's hobbies!

Brian · 8th July 2006, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by greytop

Personally I'd let people wear or not wear what they like and ban their dogs, children, jet skis, radios, footballs. Only joking but it does highlight the slippery slope we get on once we start to regulate activities. One man's pet hates are another man's hobbies!

I don't mind the dogs on the beach so much as what they leave behind....

As I've been at the various beaches along the Valencian coast, it seems that many of them have their own personality- some more touristy, some less so, while others are family-friendly, and others not so much. So, I say, find a beach that fits you, and go often!

sarralucia · 13th July 2006, 05:05 AM

Hi Ben and Marina,

I would like to thank you for the amazing podcasts you've been posting -- I enjoy every single one of them very much. I am a big fan of Notes in Spanish, as I need to work more on my vocabulary and "soul." Your podcasts in Spanish bring the "soul" of the language. For a serios language learner (and a Spanish culture lover), this is priceless.

Congratulations on your admirable work. I really appreciate what you're doing!

Sincerely,

Sarralucia

Ben · 13th July 2006, 07:43 AM

Thanks Sarralucia, that's great to hear. And welcome to the forums!!!

obus · 29th July 2006, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edith

Thank you for the podcast! It was very interesting to learn about Spanish attitudes to foreign tourists.

It's such a shame there seem to be so very few pristine beaches left in Spain where people could enjoy some tranquility as well as some authentic Spanish food... the latter is caused by the fact that so many tourists are not really interested in Spanish culture or cuisine. They don't know what they are missing!

There is nothing like a delicious gazpacho on a hot summer's day in Spain! How can one pass up the chance to splurge on all kinds of delicious seafoods which are almost unaffordable at home? Or pigging out (no pun intended) on jamón ibérico or pata negra? The only thing I will never get used to is the daily eating schedule in Spain... having breakfast in the morning and not eating after 8 o'clock in the evening is too deeply ingrained.

Hello Edit
that is not really true. There are a lot of nice beach villages in Spain nearly without foreigners but with Spanish tourists. If you go there in June or September you can enjoy empty beaches in combination with quite origninal Spanish culture.

Edith · 29th July 2006, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by obus

Hello Edit
that is not really true. There are a lot of nice beach villages in Spain nearly without foreigners but with Spanish tourists. If you go there in June or September you can enjoy empty beaches in combination with quite origninal Spanish culture.

Hola Obus,

Could you tell us some more about those places? I'd love to find them. Since I've got no kids who need to go to school, I can travel abroad whenever I want.

Chris M · 10th October 2006, 08:03 PM

I just listened to this podcast and found that I was able to understand casi todo. I don't know if it's because it was slightly easier...or if my Spanish is just getting better...So does indicate that I'm an Advanced Spanish student?

I am doing A-level Spanish, but I wasn't sure if A-level was just as advanced as the podcast material.

natalia · 18th November 2006, 11:52 PM

Interesting and true (about the Americans). I was listening to this in the gym and randomly snorted/laughed lol. I understood about 95%+ of that

Yay

lol. (i'm doing my AS Level)

Mkingsley · 23rd October 2010, 09:20 PM

Yo tuve la mal suerte de irme a Fuengirola en costa del sol. Era como visitar Miami con ingleses en lugar de americanos y creo que Miami tiene mas attracion. Yo vi por todos lados Fish and Chips, Pubs, y comida rapida en el centro. Fortunadamente yo pase solo una hora alla. Todos tienen sus preferencias y lo respeto, pero este turismo no es para mi.

30th June 2006, 12:35 PM	#1
Ben Hero Forero Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,421	Notes in Spanish Podcast no. 41 - Sol, Sexo y Sangria This week we discuss types of and attitudes to tourism in Spain. Listen here. Download the woksheet here. __________________ Notes in Spanish: Get The Best Free Spanish-Learning Conversations On The Net! Last edited by Ben; 1st June 2007 at 10:54 AM.

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sarralucia Forero Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 14	You Rock! Hi Ben and Marina, I would like to thank you for the amazing podcasts you've been posting -- I enjoy every single one of them very much. I am a big fan of Notes in Spanish, as I need to work more on my vocabulary and "soul." Your podcasts in Spanish bring the "soul" of the language. For a serios language learner (and a Spanish culture lover), this is priceless. Congratulations on your admirable work. I really appreciate what you're doing! Sincerely, Sarralucia

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Ben Hero Forero Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,421	Thanks Sarralucia, that's great to hear. And welcome to the forums!!! __________________ Notes in Spanish: Get The Best Free Spanish-Learning Conversations On The Net!

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4th July 2006, 08:18 AM	#3
greytop Hero Forero Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pego, Spain Posts: 3,363	Interesting to see in yesterday's paper that at the meeting in Valencia for the week of the family there was a suggestion that some beaches should be classified as non topless. Not for a total ban, but an alternative for those who prefer it. There are already beaches for naturists/nudists so why not for people who like to keep their clothes on? Personally I'd let people wear or not wear what they like and ban their dogs, children, jet skis, radios, footballs. Only joking but it does highlight the slippery slope we get on once we start to regulate activities. One man's pet hates are another man's hobbies!

10th October 2006, 08:03 PM	#9
Chris M Forero Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Reino Unido Posts: 46	I just listened to this podcast and found that I was able to understand casi todo. I don't know if it's because it was slightly easier...or if my Spanish is just getting better...So does indicate that I'm an Advanced Spanish student? I am doing A-level Spanish, but I wasn't sure if A-level was just as advanced as the podcast material.

18th November 2006, 11:52 PM	#10
natalia Forero Senior Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: England Posts: 60	Interesting and true (about the Americans). I was listening to this in the gym and randomly snorted/laughed lol. I understood about 95%+ of that Yay lol. (i'm doing my AS Level)

23rd October 2010, 09:20 PM	#11
Mkingsley MateoenPDX Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 11	Yo tuve la mal suerte de irme a Fuengirola en costa del sol. Era como visitar Miami con ingleses en lugar de americanos y creo que Miami tiene mas attracion. Yo vi por todos lados Fish and Chips, Pubs, y comida rapida en el centro. Fortunadamente yo pase solo una hora alla. Todos tienen sus preferencias y lo respeto, pero este turismo no es para mi.