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In the narrow streets of X\u00e0bia\u2019s old town, where white fa\u00e7ades reflect the sunlight and orange trees hang heavy with fruit, something suddenly caught my eye: the town sign had been defaced. \u2018J\u00e1vea\u2019 was still faintly visible underneath, but someone had struck through it with thick black paint. A few houses down, a banner hung from a balcony: \u201cEsta casa diu s\u00ed al valenci\u00e0.\u201d This house says yes to Valencian. A friendly message, but with a sharp undertone. What\u2019s going on here? A language conflict in X\u00e0bia \/ J\u00e1vea? <\/p>\n

A town with two names<\/h4>\n

Most people know this place as J\u00e1vea. That\u2019s how it appears in tourist guides and on old maps. But those who live here know that X\u00e0bia is the official name. Since 2008, it has been the only legally recognized designation, in Valencian. That choice wasn\u2019t just a bureaucratic formality, but a statement: X\u00e0bia belongs to the Comunidad Valenciana, and Valencian isn\u2019t a quaint cultural relic\u2014it\u2019s a living language. Still, the Castilian name remains very much alive, especially among Spanish-speaking residents and foreign expats. And that creates friction. <\/p>\n

Language becomes visible in the streetscape<\/h4>\n

In recent weeks, I\u2019ve been seeing it all over the region: Valencian flags hanging from balconies, language-themed stickers on lampposts, and yes, town signs that have been defaced. In Moraira, my own village, it\u2019s more subtle\u2014but even there, the streetscape whispers its message. Sometimes with pride, sometimes with irritation. Because here, language isn\u2019t just a means of communication. It\u2019s identity. And identity is rarely neutral. <\/p>\n

Why now, again?<\/h4>\n

The resurgence of this language conflict in towns like X\u00e0bia \/ J\u00e1vea doesn\u2019t seem coincidental. In Catalonia, the independence issue continues to simmer, while political parties like Comprom\u00eds in the Comunidad Valenciana highlight the role of Valencian as a cultural cornerstone and source of regional pride. At the same time, the national party VOX is campaigning to place Castilian Spanish above all else. As a result, regional sensitivities that once remained quietly beneath the surface are rising again. And you can see it in the streets. <\/p>\n

When even a website that calls itself Xabia.com uses Javea.com as its actual domain name\u2026 well, there you have it.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

It recently became clear that X\u00e0bia is also choosing Valencian as the primary language of instruction in schools: starting in the 2025\u20132026 academic year, most schools will adopt Valencian as the main language instead of Spanish. According to Javea.com<\/a>, this is a conscious decision by local schools to strengthen the presence of the regional language among younger generations. This policy shift adds fuel to the debate: for some, it\u2019s a natural expression of cultural pride; for others, it feels like a step toward excluding non-Valencian speakers. <\/p>\n

From name to nuance<\/h4>\n

The confusion between X\u00e0bia and J\u00e1vea isn\u2019t just about spelling. It taps into a deeper sense of ownership over a place. For one resident, X\u00e0bia represents historical continuity and cultural identity. For another, J\u00e1vea is simply the name of the town where they bought their home, sent their children to school, and began their retirement. No one is necessarily wrong\u2014yet it often feels like you\u2019re expected to choose sides. <\/p>\n

Personal stories, shared space<\/h4>\n

Last week, I spoke with Ximo (a common nickname for Joaquim, typically Valencian), a local teacher who teaches exclusively in Valencian. \u201cIf we don\u2019t pass it on, who will?\u201d he asked me. I also spoke with Ana from Madrid, who has been living in J\u00e1vea since retiring. \u201cI\u2019m learning a few words, but I\u2019m Spanish. That\u2019s not going to change, is it?\u201d And somewhere in between is Marta, twenty years old and bilingual, who mostly finds the whole thing exhausting. \u201cWhy can\u2019t we just be happy we have more than one language?\u201d <\/p>\n

Spain is one country\u2026 right?<\/h4>\n

As I wrote in this earlier article<\/a>, Spain often feels less like a single country and more like a patchwork of small kingdoms\u2014each with its own customs, languages, and sense of pride. X\u00e0bia is a living example of that. The tension between X\u00e0bia and J\u00e1vea isn\u2019t just a squabble among linguists; it reflects how deeply intertwined national and regional identities can be. <\/p>\n

Multiplicity, with a touch of grace<\/h4>\n

When I walk through the market early in the morning, I sometimes hear Spanish, English, Valencian, and even German within just a five-meter radius. That\u2019s the true face of this region\u2014multilingual, diverse, and mostly peaceful. And that\u2019s exactly why it\u2019s important to remain sensitive to the nuances. Language should connect us. And it starts with letting each other speak, without rushing to correct. <\/p>\n

I continue to use J\u00e1vea and X\u00e0bia interchangeably, depending on who I\u2019m talking to. Not out of laziness, but out of respect. Maybe that\u2019s the only truly fitting approach in a region with so many layers. When even a website that calls itself Xabia.com uses Javea.com as its domain name\u2026 well, there you have it. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Ik ben Eva van der Meer, een Nederlandse met een enorme liefde voor de Spaanse kust. Wat ooit begon als een vakantieromance met dit prachtige land, is inmiddels uitgegroeid tot een levenslange relatie. Nu woon ik in Moraira, een idyllisch dorpje aan de Costa Blanca, waar ik elke dag het beste van twee werelden combineer: de Nederlandse nuchterheid en de Spaanse passie. De cultuur hier blijft me fascineren. Van bruisende feesten zoals Las Fallas en Feria de Abril tot de verborgen tradities in kleine dorpjes waar toeristen zelden komen \u2013 ik wil alles ontdekken \u00e9n delen. Mijn favoriete bezigheid? Met een glas rode wijn op een zonnig terras luisteren naar de verhalen van locals en deze later opschrijven. Voor mij is Spanje meer dan een plek om te wonen; het is een eindeloze bron van inspiratie. Ik hoop je via mijn verhalen niet alleen mee te nemen naar dit land, maar ook een stukje van mijn passie met je te delen. 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