Conversaciones con Mamá

Based on the 2004 Argentinian movie “Conversaciones con Mamá” the play is about a middle-aged man, his wife, family and his 76-year-old mother. Jamie has a beautiful wife and two children who live a pampered life until Jamie finds out he is being laid-off. Now faced with the financial reality that he can no longer maintain the lifestyle he has …

German supermarket chain Lidl to stop selling plastic bags

Just as Nerja town hall announces that it will be distributing 3,000 reusable cloth backs in the hope of getting people to stop using eco-damaging plastic, German supermarket chain Lidl has come out and said it will stop the sale of plastic bags in its Spanish stores before the end of the year. The measures pre-empts talk of Brussels banning …

Mobile moped MOT Station returns to Nerja

Local moped owners in Nerja will be able to have their bikes tested for compliance with Spain’s ITV rules in Nerja for three days in June when a mobile testing unit sets up in the town. The mobile testing station will be located in the market area, near the Avenida de la Constitución, and will be open from 08:15 to …

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 …

Municipal Exhibition Hall to host “Places with Magic”

A realist and self-taught painter, Böjthe has won several important prizes in competitions, achieving the recognition of critics and important galleries. He also received a commission from the Spanish Royal House to paint a portrait of the Princes of Asturias, a work included in the crown art collection.   The collection on display contains landscapes from Spain and includes marinas, …

Forest Fire Regulations 2018

Starting June 1st and running to October 15th the entire province of Andalusia is at high risk of forest fires which means it is prohibited to take motor vehicles off-road.   A medium risk for forest fires is from May 1st till May 31st and from October 16th until the 31st. A low risk for forest fires is from January …

Meeting of international students in Nerja and Frigiliana

The visit by the students to Nerja will include a walking tour of the Old Town that includes the Balcón de Europa, the San Miguel Church and the Hermitage.The route  will also pass popular tourist spots that the students are encouraged to explore upon completion of the tour.   The tour will terminate at Burriana beach where students will be …

Antonio Mercero, director of Verano Azul dies

Loved by the town of Nerja after putting the municipality on the map following the release of hit television show ‘Verano Azul’ in 1981,  Mercero has been recognized with numerous awards, among them, in 1973 he got the Emmy for ‘La Cabina’ and in 2010 he received the Goya of honour from the Film Academy for his professional career.   …

Nerja Ruta de la Tapa 2018

21 local bars and restaurants are taking place all offering a delicious tapa and a caña for 1.80€. People who complete a set number of stops on the tapa route are eligible to be put in a draw for a prize of a dinner for four and their equivalent weight in beer.   The participating businesses of this edition are: …

The Cultural Centre Villa de Nerja celebrates 20 years

With this initial concert began what has come to be known as “the week of open doors”, a time when local musicians and performers can take to the stage and showcase their talents.   Now 20 years on and over two thousand shows later the Villa de Nerja Cultural Centre is celebrating the event by holding a concert by the …