Local photographer José Padial has officially opened an exhibition of photographs entitled ‘Primeras fotos de la Cueva de Nerja’ (First photos of the Nerja Caves) at the Municipal Hall in calle Cristo (Post Office street).
José Padial first entered the caves with his camera on April 19th 1959 and his snapshots were seen around the world. The exhibition is open throughout July and August from 20:00 until midnight each day.
The collection of photos not only shows the first shots after the discovery of the caverns but also many of the leading personalities of the time.