The application period is open for anyone wishing to operate the kiosk in the Barriada de los Poetas area.
Mobile ITV unit in Nerja at the end of May 2013
The mobile ITV (MOT) unit will be in Nerja on May 29th, 30th, 31st and June 3rd 2013 from 10:05 to 14:30 and 16:00 to 16:45 each day. The location is the market site in Almijara II (see map). Mopeds over three years old are required to pass the technical inspection and display a valid ITV sticker.
The Mayor announces the start of plans to convert El Playazo into a major tourist zone
The Mayor of Nerja, José Alberto Armijo, has announced the start of the administrative and urbanistic procedures to develop the El Playazo area and turn it into a huge hotel, residential, maritime and sporting complex, calling the project the ‘biggest news’ during his long tenure as Mayor.
Saloon opens
The new ‘Saloon‘ on avenida Castilla Perez, Nerja, opposite El Bosque, is now open. Very large, has a TV screen and a few tables on the street. Nice wooden facade.
Volleyball team off to Barcelona for the national championships
The girls of the Municipal School of Volleyball are off to Barcelona to compete in the national championships after recently being crowned Champions of Andalucia.
German filmmaker in Nerja
The writer and director Doris Dorrie, considered the most important filmmaker in Germany, has been in Nerja scouting locations for her next film ‘All inclusive’.
2013 budget debate
The Council will today debate the 2013 budget which has been set at €22,922,574.73, which is €250,000 less than last year due to a decrease in revenues. The budget for 2013 is said to focus on social affairs and the generation of employment.
El Mirador closes
El Mirador in calle Antonio Jimenez (behind the ‘bus station’) has closed, Freddy and Marianne moving to new premises in calle Europa, Fuente del Baden. The new restaurant has a swimming pool.
Another great San Isidro celebration
It was a bit cloudy at times and the wind was frequently blustery but it didn’t adversely affect the San Isidro celebrations which went ahead as scheduled…not that scheduled times are ever really relevant when it comes to processions in Spain. Hours before the procession was due to start, the floats were lined up nose to tail down avenida Castilla …
Swimming gold for Lourdes María Herrero
A noteworthy performance by young Nerja swimmer Lourdes María Herrero at the Second Córdoba Swimming Trophy held at the Teresa Alcántara Sports Centre at the weekend, as she came away with three medals and has qualified for the National Championships.