Popped into Sol y Mar in Plaza Marina for a much needed cold beer after a walk in the sun and just chose a tapas at random. It turned out to be a delightfully refreshing snack with potatoes, tuna, sweet corn, peppers, onion, orange and probably a few more things beside. Beer and a tapa, €1.50.
Logo competition
The Department of Citizen Participation has launched a competition to design a logo for the department with a prize of €150 for the winning entry.
Bin there…
Early afternoon and it seems one or two people have ignored the ‘no bin bags till after 22:00’ ruling.
Churros
Churros are a popular breakfast snack in Spain, sometimes sprinkled with icing sugar and often dipped in hot chocolate (colacao) or white coffee (cafe con leche). They are sometimes referred to as a ‘Spanish doughnut’, although this must be by people who have never seen a doughnut.
TV 101 have been recording scenes and interviews in Nerja
TV 101 is the latest television company to carry out recordings in the municipality. They have been recording scenes and interviews on Maro beach and these will be broadcast tonight, Monday July 22nd, at 22:00. TV 101 also recorded scenes at Burriana and Torrecilla beaches and these are due to be broadcast on Wednesday.
More certificates for Nerja
More of the new Axarquia regional Integrated System for Tourism Quality in Destinations (Sicted) certificates for organisations and services in Nerja, the Municipal Tourist Office having already been presented with its award.
A rare success
A local resident who was charged €362 in April for a ‘gas inspection’ carried out by a company registered in Málaga made a complaint to the Consumer Information Office in Nerja. The resident said in his statement that he felt deceived and cheated by the ‘inspector’ who came to his home.
Early morning drama
There was drama in avenida Castilla Perez in the early hours of Sunday morning when a woman, with blood on her face, ran out onto the street screaming for help.
Gourmand evening
You may know the concept from the telly but there is a Man v Food contest at the Saloon in avenida Castilla Perez on July 23rd. Anyone wishing to enter should pop down there and register.
Yeehaw!
A great way to wander along the beach.