If you are interested in nature and looking for somthing different to do, how about the The Mariposario – Butterfly Park – in Benálmadena Pueblo on the Costa del Sol. The Mariposario is located next to the Buddhist Temple – Estupa Tibetana – in Benalmádena Pueblo and is a stunning place to visit. In addition to the butterflies and moths, …
Only a couple of days left
The Municipal Exhibition Hall in calle Cristo is currently home to an exhibition by a group of five Finnish painters, one of whom lives in Torrox. The exhibition, which continues until April 27th, comes via the Fogga gallery in Helsinki. The artists Päivi Mansikka-aho, Pirkko Mäkelä-Haapalinna, Hanna-Mari Rajaniemi and Leea Rauha live in Finland and Arja Linteri lives in Torrox …
Exhibition by Grazia Gintz in Nerja
From now until March 27th, the Municipal Exhibition Hall in Calle Cristo, Nerja, is home to an exhibition of ceramics and paintings by Grazia Gintz. The exhibition is open from 11:00 to 13:00 and 17:00 to 19:00 from Monday to Saturday. The exhibition also includes a selections of paintings paintings by Dawn Tremaine and Sue Cobley who, like Grazia Gintz, currently reside in Nerja. Grazia Gintz began with a workshop in South Wales in 1974 and is secretary and co-founder of the Potters Society of London.
Mercado de Productos de los Parques Naturales in the Plaza de España, Nerja
The first Mercado de Productos de los Parques Naturales de Andalucía – Market of Products of the Natural Parks of Andalucia – has been taking place in Plaza de España, Nerja. The market was organised by FASEPAN, the Federation of Licensees of the brand Natural Parks of Andalucia, with the aim of raising awareness of the available foods, crafts and nature …
Nerja Donkey Sanctuary Fair
A gloriously sunny Sunday for the Nerja Donkey Sanctuary Fair, which was good news for all concerned. As well as being able to wander round the sanctuary as usual and say hello to all the inmates – donkeys, mules, horses, dogs, pot-bellied pigs etc – there were various stalls and activities going on. There was Indian head massage, a book …
Almijara Bowls Club, Nerja
The Almijara Bowls Club in Nerja recently moved to an outdoor venue adjacent to the excellent bar and restaurant El Mirador just off the Frigiliana road, the MA-5105, after having formerly used the facilities of the local Indoor Sports Hall. This move means that, weather permitting of course, members and visitors can enjoy a game of bowls almost every day …
Día de la Constitución in Nerja
In Spain, December 6th is the Día de la Constitución (Constitution Day), a public holiday to commemorate the Constitutional Referendum of 1978. Cities, towns and villages organise various events for the day, usually starting with official speeches relating to the Constitution. In Nerja, Día de la Constitución began with the official speeches in the Council Plenary Hall by the various …
Community spirit
Full marks for initiative and obviously necessary. John Keogh of Hiking Walking Spain organised a walk for volunteers to the top of Cerro de Pinto (400meters/1300 feet), Frigiliana, to clear away rubbish left by careless and uncaring visitors to this beautiful area. Twenty volunteers hiked to the top of Cerro de Pinto and cleaned an area close to the Cross, …