Local Police officers surprised two men who were trying to carry off steel water pipes in calle Mirto. The pipes belong to the local water company Aguas de Narixa and the company has reported a number of thefts recently.
Youth Information Centre summer workshops
The Municipal Youth Information Centre has launched a number of summer workshops, these to continue throughout July and August.
Nuria Fergó is Tourist Ambassador 2013
Singer Nuria Fergó is to be the Nerja Tourist Ambassador for 2013 and Tourist of Honour, the two titles being interchangeable.
Canal Sur to record in Nerja next week
There will be yet another tv crew in Nerja next week, this time recording scenes for a new Canal Sur series called ‘Vive Andalucía’.
Mini tapas run 2
Chispa’s (calle Bolivia), La Puntilla (calle Bolivia) and Rincón del Sabor (calle Ruperto Anduez), a veritable ‘golden triangle’ of tapas bars in the old part of town and always worth a visit.
Chique Lounge closed
The Chique Lounge in calle Chaparil has closed and the premises are up for sale or rent once more.
Extra training courses for lifeguards
Lifeguards in Nerja are participating in training sessions in basic first aid, life support and dealing with jellyfish and weaver fish stings.
Out and About, July 9th 2013…
There are a few wild parakeets in the trees on the Balcón de Europa at the moment, squawking away like mad. There are usually two, sometimes more, police officers almost permanently stationed on the Balcón de Europa these days, presumably until the end of the summer.
Suddenly quiet…
It suddenly appears to have gone very quiet in town, businesses hoping it is just a short lull before the storm. Quite a few on the beaches, as one might expect, but relatively few people on the Balcón de Europa or in calle Cristo and calle Pintada. If not on the beach, you would normally expect the cafes to be …
Closing down sales…
There are currently two closing down sales offering some great bargains, 50% off the marked price of all items: the photo shop Paco Garcia in calle Pintada and Mena in calle El Barrio. Paco Garcia has been in existence for 37 years.