The Council has approved another motion requesting the Ministry of Culture of the Junta de Andalucia to delegate the responsibility for issuing building licences in Maro to the municipality of Nerja.
Extended hours at the Municipal Library
During the festive period, the Municipal Library has extended its hours. It is now open from 09:00 to 14:00 and 16:00 to 21:00 from Monday to Friday and from 09:00 to 14:00 and 16:00 to 19:45 on Saturdays.
Out and About on Boxing Day….
After the rains passed, the gale force winds stopped and the sun came out it was quite a nice Boxing Day. Evidence of damage though, one of the flag poles on El Chucho beach looking as though it had been ripped out.
Holidays, new and upcoming
The French restaurant Au Petit Paris in Plaza Málaga, Nerja, is closed until January 15th. The former Edwards Estates at the bottom of avenida Castilla Perez is now El Bácaro, a cafeteria and gastro bar. The former Garcia photo shop on calle Pintada is set to be the home of Dal Toscano, Italian restaurant.
Power outages….
There have been a number of power cuts in various parts of Nerja during the past few days, including several during Christmas Day evening. It has been a while since this has happened over the festive period. In the past, one drop of rain and widespread blackouts were a ‘given’ over Christmas and New Year.
Out and About December 23rd 2013….
There is a new ceramics shop on the corner of calle El Barrio and avenida Castilla Perez, next door to the E-Cigarette shop. Looks like it has some good stuff in there.
Santa Claus makes his rounds
Santa Claus arrived in town and began his trek, complete with abundant little helpers, through the streets, hurling boiled sweets with appropriate venom.
Brotherhood of Our Lady the Virgen del Carmen becomes official
The Brotherhood of Our Lady the Virgen del Carmen – Hermandad de Nuestra Señora Virgen del Carmen – made its debut on Saturday after having been approved by the Diocese.
Festive sounds…
Festive times on the streets……[sc_embed_player fileurl=”https://www.nerjatoday.com/nerjanews/audio/Pastoral.mp3″]
A few changes
Potters Bar in Edificio Miami, Nerja, is open once again, The Saloon in avenida Castilla Perez has closed and the former Barbados (and for a very short time, Gran Evasion) in calle Fray Junipero Serra now has a sign up saying Manny’s Bar.