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 de Arte was incorporated in November 2007 and the aims of the association are to promote cultural activities through competitions, …
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, how is it made, who drinks it, which bar serves the best Sangria and how has Sangria been affected by …
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 Cristo. The exhibition is entitled ‘Paisajes y figuraciones’ (Landscapes and Figures) and contains a total of 25 works. It runs …
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. In addition, a newly finished square above the Parque Verano Azul underground car park was officially inaugurated as Plaza Cronista …
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 began to wend its way from the centre of town to transport the image of Saint Isidore (1070-1130, Patron Saint …
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 the south, and Latin America. Religiously, the origin of the festival relates to the search by the Byzantine Empress Saint …
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 the ‘Plan Zapatero’. Currently undergoing renovations are Plaza Cavana, Plaza de la Ermita and Plaza Cantarero. Plaza de Andalucia, tucked …
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 entrants is a new record. In 2009, around 1,600 people took part. In 2010, the number of entries was almost …
4th Nerja Festival de Arte – The ‘Spirit of 2010’?
The 4th Nerja Festival de Arte is currently taking place in the Sala Mercado on calle San Miguel in Nerja, a multicultural event with artists, artisans and organisations from a variety of nationalities taking part. The opening day, or evening to be more accurate, saw a performance by the Frigiliana-based band ‘Not to Fall’, a four-piece outfit who play at …
Burial of the Sardine in Nerja
Sunday February 14th was not only ‘St Valentine’s Day’ but also the ‘Burial of the Sardine’ (Entierro del Chanquete), an integral part of the Carnaval celebrations in Nerja. Lucky breaks in otherwise bad weather allowed both the normal Carnaval procession and ‘Burial of the Sardine’ to take place almost as scheduled. That is to say, as on time as any …