New library on the Balcón de Europa

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Nerja mayor José Alberto Armijo has announced plans to build the towns new library at number 1, Iglesia Street on the site of the José del Peso Blanco Foundation. The library is compatible with the foundation’s goals and will be a welcome addition to the town’s historical centre. The library will contain its current services of loaning out books along …

Local eyesore to be demolished

The work can now commence after having been approved in the 2018 town budget that was finalized on May 11th.   Local citizens groups have previously expressed concerns that the eyesore will not be removed before the start of the busy summer holiday season. Nerja town hall spokeswoman, María del Carmen López, has called the action urgent saying: “It should …

Great Tuna Competition comes to Nerja

Tuna competition comes to Nerja

While for the uninformed this may sound like a fishing competition, it is, in fact, a Spanish tradition dating back to the 13th century when poor students would sing together in the streets for money to pay for their tuition fees. Over the years it has evolved into a singing competition where students dress in traditional costumes and sing serenades to …

Out and About March 5th 2015…

Thursday was a lot cooler, but at least the sea mist was nowhere to be seen. On the Balcón, an artist spread out a large sheet of cardboard and began to draw the iglesia El Salvador.

Out and About November 16th 2014…

It is still not possible to walk beneath the Balcón de Europa from Calahonda beach to La Caletilla beach as work is still continuing to repair the problems of falling debris which occurred at the end of September.

Out and About October 26th 2014…

Beautiful weather for the end of October and still plenty of people on the beaches. The water is apparently quite warm, although haven’t tried it myself.

Out and About August 13th 2014…

I know opinions are divided on the subject of ‘street artists’, but it does seem a little strange to wander around all day and not see a single busker, juggler, living statue or other itinerant entertainer anywhere on the streets.

Out and About July 30th 2014…

There were a couple of musicians on the Balcón de Europa last night. Well, three. A duo and a solo guitarist.