September 15th, 2008
Did the airport run by public transport yesterday, first time in a while, so for those considering this as an option for either going to or coming from Málaga airport, this is how it panned out. more »
August 30th, 2008
It has been around for two thousand years, at least, and appears in all cultures throughout the world with numerous examples surviving from Ancient Greece, the Roman Empire and the Mayan culture in South America. more »
August 29th, 2008
As from today, Nerja has a new Tourist Office. It is located on the ground floor of the Town Hall building in calle Carmen and replaces the old ‘intimate’ (tiny) office in calle Puerta del Mar. The inauguration of these new premises took place today at 13:30, part of the Dia de Turista celebrations, and we were there with the camera. more »
August 27th, 2008
It may have gained the nickname the ‘Wally Trolley’ along the way, which some people do seem to dislike. but so what? It’s still a great way to get around and great fun when it’s full of Spanish tourists ‘cos it’s singing, clapping and waving all the way. more »
August 24th, 2008
The GB gold tally in the Beijing Olympics currently stands at 19, an excellent achievement by any standard, and there have been some memorable performances.
However, the highest number of gold medals ever achieved by Great Britain during a Summer Olympics, and a total which is unlikely ever to be surpassed, is a staggering 56! more »
May 18th, 2008
The Romería de San Isidro must rank as one of the best celebrations on the calendar…. more »
April 28th, 2008
Sunday April 27th 2008 was the eighth annual Dia del Residente, Residents Day, in Nerja and we take a look at yesterday’s event as well as reviewing some of the changes that have taken place over the years. more »
April 12th, 2008
The exhibition Los Castillos de al-Andalus is currently taking place at the Sala Mercado in Nerja and continues until April 29th. Report. more »
March 31st, 2008
Under new Nerja municipal ordinances, businesses in areas such as avenida Mediterráneo and calle Antonio Millón are supposed to be removing street ‘furniture’ from what are, in fact, car parking spaces. With parking in Nerja at a premium and the new underground car park at Parque Verano Azul suffering incessant delays, the objective is to free-up a few extra spaces. So how is it going?
February 22nd, 2008
On exhibit at the moment in the Sala Mercado, calle San Miguel, Nerja, is, amongst other things, the magnificent new ‘trono’ belonging to the Cofradia Jesus Cautivo y Maria Santísima de los Desamparados. more »
February 16th, 2008
Warm in the sun, cool out in the gusting wind and cold in the shade, it was time to pop down to Burriana beach, Nerja, and see how all the sand shifting and tree planting went.
February 12th, 2008
A cold, windy day yesterday, although that didn’t stop many visitors from donning their shorts. Along with a thick jacket! With talk of potential damage to the beaches, and Torrecilla beach in Nerja always one to suffer, the best way to find out the state of play was to head down there with the camera.
January 3rd, 2008
In the UK, the attractions of a holiday in Spain are often summed up as either ‘Sun, Sea and Sangria’ or ‘Sun, Sea, Sex and Sangria’ and visitors are forever asking ‘but where can I find the best more »
January 2nd, 2008
Deciding to do something different, I popped along to one of the regular Wine and Tapas evenings hosted by Tom and Sarah at their mansion on the edge of town.
January 1st, 2008
The skies in winter often have spectacular cloud formations which, with the setting sun, make a fantastic overhead canvas. Generally colourful, sometimes eerie, but always a delight to see.
January 1st, 2008
After several years and millions of votes, we have the Seven New Wonders of the World.
January 1st, 2008
Although accounts differ as to the precise origin of Murphy’s law and the details about how it was initially formulated, it was certainly named after Capt. Edward A. Murphy, an engineer.
