Category Archives: Features
A walk to the waterfall
It was a lovely day on Monday, slightly cooler I thought, so why not head off down the rio Chillar to the first of Nerja’s waterfalls. As it turned out, it wasn’t really any cooler and I was very glad … Continue reading
Just be on your guard
Although the Costa del Sol is still a relatively safe area, the influx of summer visitors does lead to a rise in petty crime and an increase in the number of cons and scams being perpetrated against the unwary, particularly … Continue reading
First Mercado Marinero, Nerja
August 6th to August 8th is the very first ‘Mercado Marinero’ in Nerja, being held in the Plaza de España (formerly the Paseo Nuevo) behind the town hall. On Friday August 6th, the scheduled start was 19:00, although as the … Continue reading
Los Hados Negros
On August 19th, the group Los Hados Negros will be performing in Plaza Fabrica de los Cangrejos, Nerja, an event which will mark the group’s 45th anniversary. Los Hados Negros played their first concert on July 22nd 1965 at the … Continue reading
Giving it a go
One of the carriage drivers in Nerja has decided to ‘give it a go’ from the new location of Plaza Fabrica de los Cangrejos. It’s either that or starve, basically, so I wondered how it was panning out. The new … Continue reading
Virgen del Carmen 2010
La Virgen del Carmen is the protectress of seamen, and on July 16th the coastal towns and fishing villages celebrate with parades and festivities in her honour. Statues of La Virgen del Carmen are carried through the towns to the water … Continue reading
Campeones
The scenes were similar all over the country as Spain fulfilled their dream of winning the World Cup, always having been regarded as the ‘great under-achievers’ on the world stage. Plaza Tutti Frutti in Nerja was packed with people watching … Continue reading
Asociación Nerjeña de Arte
The Asociación Nerjeña de Arte, ANEDA, is currently holding an exhibition in the Municipal Exhibition Centre in calle Cristo, Nerja. The exhibition runs until July30th and is open from 11:00 to 13:00 and from 19:00 to 21:00. The Asociación Nerjeña … Continue reading
Sangria
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 Sangria?’. So, what is Sangria, … Continue reading
Santiago Fernández Aragüez exhibition in Nerja
The renowned artist Santiago Fernández Aragüez has recently donated one of his paintings, ‘Nerja, un sueño posible’, to the town of Nerja and, to commemorate this event, there is an exhibition of his works in the Municipal Exhibition Hall in calle … Continue reading
A new square for Nerja
Pepe Pascual, Official Chronicler of Nerja and the Nerja Caves, celebrated his 71st birthday yesterday and it was no coincidence that this day, June 3rd, was chosen to officially present him with the award of Hijo Predilecto – Favourite Son. … Continue reading
San Isidro 2010
A glorious day, as we’ve come to expect, for the San Isidro celebrations this year. Just as rain can be virtually guaranteed for Feria, the same can be said of the sun and San Isidro. Shortly after noon, the procession … Continue reading
Day of the Cross
The Fiesta de las Cruces / Cruz de Mayo / Dia de la Cruz / Cruces de Mayo – the name varies from area to area – is a holiday celebrated on May 3rd in many parts of Spain, particularly … Continue reading
The new Plaza de Andalucia, Nerja
The Plaza de Andalucia was the first of the popular squares in Nerja to undergo major renovation as the Central Government pours money into municipalities under such schemes as the State Plan for Local Investment (FEIL), more commonly known as … Continue reading
Dia del Pedal 2010 in Nerja
February 28th is Andalucia Day and in Nerja, in addition to the official commemorative acts, it is also Dia del Pedal – Day of the Bicycle. It has become part of the local tradition and each year, the number of … Continue reading