REPORT:
INTRODUCTION:
As requested, this is a report regarding the subject of undervalued and less-known
places in Spain.
DEPICTION OF THE PLACE:
Fanzara is a village nearby Castellón which could be consider a small natural paradise.
In addition, it has a population of around 300 inhabitants. What makes this village
extraordinary is the MIAU -which means Unfinished Urban Art Museum in Spanish- a
project risen by two young inhabitants of the village who wanted to help the village to
get its magic back. Nowadays, it is not only the greatest source of income for the town
but is also environmentally friendly.
In this museum there are no doors nor tickets, just facades, neighbours and artists. So,
this is what makes it special and peculiar.
SIGNIFICANCE:
Bearing in mind that Spain is a country which suffers from the fact that many small
villages are disappearing because of the lack of essential services for its elderly
residents, the history of Fanzara is inspiring as they have found a way of reinventing
how to attract tourists in order to avoid sinking into oblivion. The fact of creating such
an innovative way of tourism should be used as a model to be followed by all those
towns that are in danger of extinction.
SUGGESTIONS:
After having discussed about this wonderful place I would highly recommend going and
visiting it with family, friends or even alone as it is worth it. From my personal
experience, this type of art is stunning and appreciable. Moreover, people there are
friendly and eager to see how tourists, both local and foreign, appreciate and see what
they have worked so hard to achieve.