Santa Claus arrived in town and began his trek, complete with abundant little helpers, through the streets, hurling boiled sweets with appropriate venom.
The procession this year started from calle El Barrio due to roadworks being carried out beneath the Town Hall, the usual jumping off point.
Bystanders of all ages were ducking and diving to grab (or get out of the way of) the sweets being hurled from float.
The procession of Santa Claus – Papa Noel – through the streets of Nerja has become a very popular Christmas event since it was started a few years ago by the Lions Club of Nerja.
The main celebration in Spain is, of course, Three Kings Day, the day when Spanish children traditionally receive their presents.
