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Read the tourist information about the area of New Dale. Write the names of the towns and villages on the key on the map.

T O U R I S T INFORMATION

New Dale is a beautiful area. There are many places to see and many things to do. The port of Marlay is a good place to begin your visit. This busy port has many shops and restaurants. The beach is to the south of the town. Here, you can rent equipment for surfing and fishing or you can go swimming. To the west of Marlay is the Grand Hotel. Many visitors like to stay here because the rooms are large and clean with good views. The Grand Hotel is a good place to stay if you want to explore the area.

The villages around Marlay are very interesting. There is a market every Tuesday and Saturday in Lington, to the north of the port. Here, you can buy food and clothes or shop for souvenirs. There is also a nice country walk to the next village of Ebian, approximately one kilometre from Lington.

The new hospital is west of Lington, approximately one kilometre from the road. Darbin Hospital takes its name from Marco Darbin, the famous seafarer and explorer. Darbin is also the name of the nearby village, just one kilometre south of the hospital. In the village square there is a statue in honour of this famous man.

Another nice village to visit is Maguan. To get there, take the main road out of Marlay, turn right at the forest, go over the small bridge and continue for approximately one kilometre. Maguan is a good centre for river sports and hill walking. There is a small hotel there and the owners, Mr. and Mrs. Sands, have free maps for visitors who like walking.

If you like outdoor sports, go to the mountains. The hill town of Sierra is 20 kilometres from Marlay. It is a nice journey by bus from the port over the river and up to the hills. The Hotel Sierra has a good restaurant with a famous chef and local people also like to eat there. In winter, tourists enjoy skiing. In summer, they like to walk in the mountains.

Enjoy your visit!

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