The Councilor for Markets, José Miguel Jimena Ortega, held a press conference to express his satisfaction at the return of the weekly Tuesday market after an absence of ten months.
Unable to resist, he began:
Después de tanto tiempo de manifestaciones de los vendedores y sin que estos montaran el mercadillo, estamos satisfechos porque se ha demostrado que el equipo de gobierno estaba en lo cierto, que el recinto de La Almijara era ideal para el mercadillo
After such a long time of demonstrations by vendors and without them holding the market, we are satisfied because it has been shown that the government team was right, the Almijara site was ideal for the market.
One doubts that this view is held by the majority of people, residents and vendors alike.
The Councilor admitted that there had been some minor problems relating to traffic flow in the area but that these would be sorted out before next week.
weirpond says:
well I never!!
we shall see next week if there is now a half decent bus service to the Market, if not, then its all Hot Air once again!!. Our Family for one will be going to Fuengirola in future, where the local authorities “do appreciate” how much their Market means to Tourism. Its such a pity as Nerja has so much to offer Tourists as well as ex Pats, what is sending us and many others elsewhere is the dogmatic attitude of the people voted in last time who seem to think teir own personal view about the Markets position is the only one that should Count.
Bye Bye!! Nerja it “was” good whilst it lasted!!
weirpond uk
weirpond says:
well I never!!
we shall see next week if there is now a half decent bus service to the Market, if not, then its all Hot Air once again!!. Our Family for one will be going to Fuengirola in future, where the local authorities “do appreciate” how much their Market means to Tourism. Its such a pity as Nerja has so much to offer Tourists as well as ex Pats, what is sending us and many others elsewhere is the dogmatic attitude of the people voted in last time who seem to think teir own personal view about the Markets position is the only one that should Count.
Bye Bye!! Nerja it “was” good whilst it lasted!!
weirpond uk
Bernard says:
Nerja market is finished – no one will go to the west end of town, where there are no bars, coffee shops or parking – all the things that made the market an enjoyable morning. The deluded Mr Ortega may think that this tuesday was a success, it was not, it was only curiosity – he also thinks the government are right, a first I would imagine – we will find out in subsequent weeks as the customers stay away, and the traders move away – what is wrong with the Spanish ? Any other nationality would have had their locals and the tourists at heart. Without looking after the tourists, ignoring long overdue facilities that are endlessly pondered but never produced, not only will the market expire, but so will lovely Nerja. They are out of their depth.
Bernard says:
Nerja market is finished – no one will go to the west end of town, where there are no bars, coffee shops or parking – all the things that made the market an enjoyable morning. The deluded Mr Ortega may think that this tuesday was a success, it was not, it was only curiosity – he also thinks the government are right, a first I would imagine – we will find out in subsequent weeks as the customers stay away, and the traders move away – what is wrong with the Spanish ? Any other nationality would have had their locals and the tourists at heart. Without looking after the tourists, ignoring long overdue facilities that are endlessly pondered but never produced, not only will the market expire, but so will lovely Nerja. They are out of their depth.
the market trader says:
Dear Bernard, and all you other well-intended foreigners, who have been the only people in Nerja, supporting the mistreated traders in their long struggle. Its funny that if you ask the spanish Mr Google about “mercadillo nerja” the first thing you will find is this statement: “Moving the Nerja market is nothing but a plain deportation to a certain death, and this, the responsibles know very well…” I have been proud of beeing a foreigner, and have felt right treated in this forum, whereas in the spanish webforums, the traders have been insulted and mistreated. It seem the locals dont give a shit about the socio-cultural aspects of a streetmarket, at least not in Nerja,- in London its great, but market traders are scum, and they are from out of town… Right now, I feel like a beaten dog, up at Almijara, but market traders are generally tough, and I’m determined to be there to serve you, and other brave people who struggle yourself up on the mountain, to the market. We will put cloth to give shade, and the dry fruit seller will bring “agua, fanta, cocacola”,- it seams there is even going to be a catering company serving the poor traders, who were served sunfloweroil on their tostadas, in the only bar, owned by foreigners. We will be there, and will continue to struggle for “a decent market” (oliveoil on the bread!!) and I hope all you foreigners will help us to claim at least the bus they promised… dont forget foreign residents represent 30% of the population. Not only the traders, but Nerja itself would be poorer without the market. Lets not let it die. In six months it should be revaluated. The government of Nerja will have the oportunity to reconsider the decision. Dont forget to let the polititian hear your opinion. See you on tuesday, if you dare!!
the market trader says:
Dear Bernard, and all you other well-intended foreigners, who have been the only people in Nerja, supporting the mistreated traders in their long struggle. Its funny that if you ask the spanish Mr Google about “mercadillo nerja” the first thing you will find is this statement: “Moving the Nerja market is nothing but a plain deportation to a certain death, and this, the responsibles know very well…” I have been proud of beeing a foreigner, and have felt right treated in this forum, whereas in the spanish webforums, the traders have been insulted and mistreated. It seem the locals dont give a shit about the socio-cultural aspects of a streetmarket, at least not in Nerja,- in London its great, but market traders are scum, and they are from out of town… Right now, I feel like a beaten dog, up at Almijara, but market traders are generally tough, and I’m determined to be there to serve you, and other brave people who struggle yourself up on the mountain, to the market. We will put cloth to give shade, and the dry fruit seller will bring “agua, fanta, cocacola”,- it seams there is even going to be a catering company serving the poor traders, who were served sunfloweroil on their tostadas, in the only bar, owned by foreigners. We will be there, and will continue to struggle for “a decent market” (oliveoil on the bread!!) and I hope all you foreigners will help us to claim at least the bus they promised… dont forget foreign residents represent 30% of the population. Not only the traders, but Nerja itself would be poorer without the market. Lets not let it die. In six months it should be revaluated. The government of Nerja will have the oportunity to reconsider the decision. Dont forget to let the polititian hear your opinion. See you on tuesday, if you dare!!
Bernard says:
Dear Mr Market Trader – Bravo ! I think your spirit is wonderful – I truly do hope with your determination, I am wrong, and that the newly located market is made a success by caring people like you. But it will be, as for your customers, and uphill climb. I trust that you will get better respect from the ‘government’ help from a decent bus service, and good olive oil on your tostada ! – Bernard
Bernard says:
Dear Mr Market Trader – Bravo ! I think your spirit is wonderful – I truly do hope with your determination, I am wrong, and that the newly located market is made a success by caring people like you. But it will be, as for your customers, and uphill climb. I trust that you will get better respect from the ‘government’ help from a decent bus service, and good olive oil on your tostada ! – Bernard
The market trader says:
Again thank you all. I’d so much like to hear more comments on the market in the following months.from all the users of nerjatoday, course lets not forget that sellers and ayuntmiento created a mixed comission and agreed to evaluate it after 6 months. I hope we traders were wrong, and Jimena is right, and the place is as ideal as he claims, despite being so far away from just about everything, and lacking urban infrastructue (beginning with the bars…) Lets hear if the busses go there, if the train could pull itself uphill, if the toilets and the possibilities of sitting down in the shade having a colddrink. Lets get to know, what the market is like, after the change…!!
The market trader says:
Again thank you all. I’d so much like to hear more comments on the market in the following months.from all the users of nerjatoday, course lets not forget that sellers and ayuntmiento created a mixed comission and agreed to evaluate it after 6 months. I hope we traders were wrong, and Jimena is right, and the place is as ideal as he claims, despite being so far away from just about everything, and lacking urban infrastructue (beginning with the bars…) Lets hear if the busses go there, if the train could pull itself uphill, if the toilets and the possibilities of sitting down in the shade having a colddrink. Lets get to know, what the market is like, after the change…!!
ken fleming says:
I hope the market traders stay strong and maybe a change of local government will see sense, the market is the town, the town is the market. Wake up politicians and smell the coffee before it is too late and the towns little ailments become terminal.
ken fleming says:
I hope the market traders stay strong and maybe a change of local government will see sense, the market is the town, the town is the market. Wake up politicians and smell the coffee before it is too late and the towns little ailments become terminal.