Category Archives: Features
Castillo de San Miguel, Almuñecar
Dominating the skyline above the coastal town of Almuñecar, in Granada province, are the ruins of the old Castillo de San Miguel – San Miguel Castle, a once mighty Moorish fortress. The fortifications were originally built in the 1st century … Continue reading
NEW: Scooter rentals in Nerja & Torrox by ScootaSol.com
It’s all about fun! That’s the motto of ScootaSol.com. Cruising along the coast, visiting old villages, discovering exciting or romantic spots or exploring your holiday surroundings in a comfortable and safe way. It doesn’t matter whether you are 20 or 50 years … Continue reading
A trip to the Nerja History Museum
The Nerja History Museum opened its doors to the public for the first time on Friday March 25th, holding an Open Day before the official inauguration. The museum is tucked away in the top left corner of Plaza de España … Continue reading
Boogie Woogie Bugle Bands on the Balcon
Sunday, March 20th 2011, was the I Encuentro de Banda de Cornetas y Tambores in Nerja with four bands taking part. The event began with the bands from Nerja, Competa, Torrox and Algarrobo marching through the streets from the Parque Verano … Continue reading
A new, more gentle walk from Hiking Walking Spain
Hiking Walking Spain, run by John Keogh, offers a variety of interesting guided walks in the Nerja and Frigiliana area. You can see a schedule of the walks here: Hiking and Walking in Frigiliana and Nerja The walks vary from … Continue reading
El Desvan, Nerja
El Desvan at number 23 calle Pintada, Nerja, is a fairly recent addition to the tapas scene so, naturally, we had to check it out. The entrance to El Desvan is narrow and the doorway is flanked by a couple … Continue reading
Andalucia Day
Andalucía Day is a regional celebration which takes place on February 28th each year and commemorates the establishment of the autonomous region of Andalucía following a referendum held in 1980. Andalucia Day is a regional public holiday and each town … Continue reading
St Valentine’s Day
Next week Monday, February 14th, is St Valentine’s Day, a time when flowers and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. The history of Valentine’s Day, and its patron saint, may be shrouded in … Continue reading
Nerja Residents Day 2011
Nerja Residents Day 2011 will be held on Sunday, April 3rd, in Plaza de España (above the Municipal Parking behind the Town Hall). In the event of rain, the event will be posponed until the following Sunday. The event is … Continue reading
Stu Clark at the Nerja Cultural Centre
On Thursday January 20th, the Nerja Cultural Centre in calle Granada, 45, Nerja, is the location for a concert by accomplished guitarist Stu Clark. Stu Clark began playing guitar at the age of six, and over the years he has … Continue reading
Pocapecunia – a new charity shop in Nerja
On the first of December 2010, Nicole Brouwers opened the charity shop POCAPECUNIA in Calle Bella Vista number 6 in Nerja, which is near to the Hotel Villa Flamenca. The profits from this enterprise will go to the ‘Love a … Continue reading
Sinterklaas
The Feast of Sinterklaas, or St. Nicholas, is an annual event which has been uniquely Dutch and Flemish for centuries. St. Nicholas’ Feast Day, December 6th, is observed in most Roman Catholic countries, primarily as a feast for children, but … Continue reading
Things to do for free – Sevilla
Visiting towns and cities doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg, in fact there are many things you can do or see which are absolutely free, which is even better still. Some museums and historic buildings have free … Continue reading
Nerja Players – Remembrance Day
The Nerja Players will be presenting “Poetry of War – Homage to Remembrance” in the Casa Cultural Villa de Nerja, Calle Granada on Remembrance Day, Thursday 11th November at 8pm. Peter Burch’s powerful production blends poetry readings, music, images, songs … Continue reading
Move It! To Music
MOVE IT! TO MUSIC is a dance fitness class especially created for those who have a tendency to let those exercise-free weeks slip into months and more … we know the importance of regular physical activity, but where’s the fun … Continue reading
Take a hike
Walking is good exercise, therapeutic and just plain fun, and where better to go for a ramble than in the hills and mountains of Andalucia. What’s more, with a guide who knows the countryside, you’ll get even more out of … Continue reading
Balconies of Nerja
People all over the place love to adorn their balconies, not only with bicycles, washing, gas bottles and old shoes, but also with greenery. The results vary from the sublime, maybe one small pot, to something that rivals Conan Doyle’s … Continue reading