As part of the Curriculum of the National School of Trainers, those completing the course will receive a certification allowing them to work as a basketball coach. The course will begin on Saturday, April 7 at the facilities of the Municipal Sports Centre of Nerja and will take place on April 7, 8, 14 and 15. During the course, prospective …
The 19th Annual Residents Day to be held on Sunday, April 8, 2018
The event will take place in the Plaza de España (behind the Town Hall) from 12:00 am to 5:00 pm on Sunday, April 18th. In total there will be 37 participants from the different associations and foreign clubs in Nerja with 7 bars offering typical foods and drinks of the represented countries. Of Nerja’s population of 21,000 around 25% are …
Nerja asks local businesses to help promote tourism
The plan is to use the Department of Tourism to spread the word on what is available in Nerja to prospective visitors to the town. Any Nerja business interested in taking part or for further information is asked to contact the Municipal Office of Tourism via telephone 952 52 15 31 or personally visit the Tourism Office located in C …
Nerja YouTuber’s become City Ambassadors
With over 82,000 followers and 15 million views the “Happy Ohana” channel on YouTube featuring Noelia, Gaby, Gael and Kiara have taken social media by storm with their most used phrase “A day in Nerja”. During a ceremony to recognise their achievements held Friday in the Town Hall, Tourism Council leader Patricia Gutierrez announced that a meeting of YouTuber’s would …
Nerja joins Network of Municipalities against Tourist Seasonality
Nerja joins 60 local authorities from 5 provinces all looking for a way to generate year-round tourism. The aim of the network is to extend the tourist season beyond the summer in the hope of providing jobs and revenue at the local level. Minister of Tourism and Sports of the Junta de Andalucía, Francisco Javier Fernández and the President of …
Traffic restrictions on calle Diputación in Nerja
Vehicles will not be allowed to use the street between the hours of 12:00 pm and 01:00 am. (Calle Diputación is the left turning just off the main Street Calle Castilla Pérez in town and is the street where Meson de Antonio restaurant is located) The street will remain open to pedestrians and craft stall vendors throughout the holiday period.
Nerja to take part in Bone Marrow Donation awareness Event
Under the banner “Sonrisas hacia la Gran Senda en Nerja” the town is just one of 50 towns in the province that will be participating in the event to help publicize bone marrow donation. You can register for the hike in any of the towns taking part in the event with longer hikes for those who like a challenge and …
Nerja Park gets a Makeover
The renovation includes new fencing to improve security as well as fun new playground equipment and swings that have been made specially to accommodate young children. The existing exercising equipment has been updated to allow those seeking a healthy lifestyle more opportunity’s to stay fit while exercising in a healthy environment. The reforms are aimed at creating outdoor spaces that …
Cross Country Star wins Gold Medal
The Nerja Club of Athletics (Cueva de Nerja UMA) runner put in a stellar performance finishing 37 seconds ahead of his nearest competitor to take the title of Spanish U-20 Champion. Ouassim’s win helped boost the Andalusian team to third place on the podium. The soon to be 20-year-old rounded off the winter season in style after having already competed …
Man Arrested for Sexual Assault
The 24-year-old shop assistant was alone in the store when the assailer dressed in a white sweatshirt, dark jeans and a black baseball cap pulled her to the floor saying he was going to kill her. The saleswoman started kicking and screaming forcing her attacker to flee. Footage of the man was captured on a nearby CCTV camera and will …