After much public debate in Málaga regarding the coexistence of bicycles and pedestrians, especially in traffic-free zones, a formal document has been prepared which will be included in the new PGOU (all hail and genuflect). The Bicycle Master Plan (Plan Director de Bicicletas) lays down the rules and regulations for what is, and what is not, permissible, including changes to …
Málaga airport to Nerja by public transport
Did the airport run by public transport yesterday, first time in a while, so for those considering this as an option for either going to or coming from Málaga airport, this is how it panned out.
Since time immemorial
It has been around for two thousand years, at least, and appears in all cultures throughout the world with numerous examples surviving from Ancient Greece, the Roman Empire and the Mayan culture in South America.
Nerja has a new Tourist Office
As from today, Nerja has a new Tourist Office. It is located on the ground floor of the Town Hall building in calle Carmen and replaces the old ‘intimate’ (tiny) office in calle Puerta del Mar. The inauguration of these new premises took place today at 13:30, part of the Dia de Turista celebrations, and we were there with the …
Wally Pride
It may have gained the nickname the ‘Wally Trolley’ along the way, which some people do seem to dislike. but so what? It’s still a great way to get around and great fun when it’s full of Spanish tourists ‘cos it’s singing, clapping and waving all the way.
The 1908 gold rush
The GB gold tally in the Beijing Olympics currently stands at 19, an excellent achievement by any standard, and there have been some memorable performances. However, the highest number of gold medals ever achieved by Great Britain during a Summer Olympics, and a total which is unlikely ever to be surpassed, is a staggering 56!
Nerja San Isidro
The Romería de San Isidro must rank as one of the best celebrations on the calendar….
Dia del Residente in Nerja – past and present
Sunday April 27th 2008 was the eighth annual Dia del Residente, Residents Day, in Nerja and we take a look at yesterday’s event as well as reviewing some of the changes that have taken place over the years.
Los Castillos de al-Andalus
The exhibition Los Castillos de al-Andalus is currently taking place at the Sala Mercado in Nerja and continues until April 29th. Report.
Nerja and street furniture
Under new Nerja municipal ordinances, businesses in areas such as avenida Mediterráneo and calle Antonio Millón are supposed to be removing street ‘furniture’ from what are, in fact, car parking spaces. With parking in Nerja at a premium and the new underground car park at Parque Verano Azul suffering incessant delays, the objective is to free-up a few extra spaces. …