The IV Open Tomás García Zamudio swimming tournament took place over the weekend at the Centro Acuático in Málaga and there were three medals for young swimmers from Nerja, one gold and two silvers. Francisco Javier Reinoso Huertas won gold in the 50 metres breaststroke, Lourdes María Herrero Centurión won silver in both the 100 metres breaststroke and 100 metres freestyle.
Workshops could start at the end of the month
The Escuela Taller Sierramar (School Workshop Sierramar) and the Taller de Empleo Acueducto del Águila (Employment Workshop Acueducto del Águila) will start functioning at the end of this month, according to the Council. Unless there any further delays.
Good results for the Nerja athletics teams
The men’s team Club Nerja de Atletismo-Cueva de Nerja-UMA and women’s team Cueva de Nerja-UMA finished eighth and ninth in their respective finals and will remain in the Division of Honour next year. The Division of Honour comprises the best sixteen teams in the land.
End of season celebrations for the young footballers
The Municipal Football School held its end of season party at the weekend, with players from all 16 teams attending along with trainers, coaches, family and friends. For the junior team it was time to celebrate their promotion. The event ended, as is now traditional, with everyone enjoying a large paella.
Antena 3 Televisión report ‘live’ from Burriana beach
A team from Antena 3 Televisión were down on Burriana beach today for a ‘live’ broadcast for the three o’clock news. Presenter Manuel Álvarez conducted a number of interviews with members of the public, basically discussing the weather situation in Nerja.
Manolo Sanlúcar filming in Nerja
Two of the greatest figures in the world of flamenco, singer José Marcé and guitarist Manolo Sanlúcar, have been in Nerja, filming on the beach.
Stroll through Plaza Cavana…
Plaza Cavana always gets a good crowd and the new MarBella, which replaced Casa Luque, seems to be doing quite well. It has added some barrel tables immediately outside the entrance.
Sneaky’s best…
The vado permanente – keep clear – sign for people with garages used to be a one-off payment of around €42 but has now become an annual fee of €25.
Miss World Spain 2013
Nerjeños Cristina Gutiérrez and Raquel Ramos are competing in the Miss World Spain Málaga contest in Benalmádena on June 14th. Emilio Gárate will be competing in the Mister International Spain Málaga contest.
Planning permission granted for lift in Health Centre
The Mayor of Nerja, José Alberto Armijo, has presented the chief of the Axarquia District Sanitation Management, Fidel Fernández, with the planning permission for the proposed lift in the Health Centre, just two days after stating that the licence would be forthcoming ‘as soon as possible’.