The mobile ITV unit for mopeds will be in Nerja on July 15th, 17th, 18th and 19th and then again on July 29th, 31st and August 1st. The location is the market site in Almijara (Map), the time 09:00 – 14:30. It is a first come, first served system, just make sure you take all your documents.
La Gran Evasión
The former Barbados bar in calle Fray Junipero Serra has now become La Gran Evasión, a pizza and cocktails establishment.
Narcotics Anonymous in Nerja
Nerja now has Narcotics Anonymous, a non-profit organisation composed of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem.
TV Cuatro in Nerja on Friday July 12th
On Friday July 12th, there is a chance that a black van could pull up alongside you and out will jump two men. The scenario is part of a new upcoming TV Cuatro series Negocia como puedas in which members of the public will get the chance to win a lot of money.
Mini tapas run
One of the advantages of having visitors is that it forces you to make time for a few more tapas, not that it actually takes much persuasion at all! The first mini tapas run involved La Bodeguilla (calle Antonio Millón), Sevillano (calle Chaparil) and El Tapeito (calle Chaparil), very little walking involved.
Meal at Cafeteria Jamaica
Cafeteria Jamaica on avenida Mediterraneo, Nerja, opposite the RIU Monica Hotel, is, and always has been, a popular place for breakfasts, snacks and meals. It is popular with both residents and visitors to the town.
A Walk on the Dark Side…
Nerja is a beautiful, picturesque seaside twn, often referred to as the ‘jewel of the Costa del Sol’, but like everywhere, it does have its ‘less good’ side. An early(ish) Sunday morning stroll and a few of these flaws were rather apparent.
Senior excursion to Málaga
A group of sixty seniors from Nerja and Maro went on a cultural visit to Málaga on Thursday, the trip organised by the Nerja and Málaga Councils.
New street names
Until now, street names in the Barriada de los Poetas are of Nerja have always borne the names of male poets. However, at the request of the Fuente del Baden Women’s Association, two new street extensions will be named after female poets.
Unusual but welcome…
Apart from in the immediate vicinity of beaches, one of the main talking points during the past week or so has been the unusual, but welcome abundance of these: