At the XXIX Día del Níspero held at the weekend in the town of Sayalonga, Málaga province, the Nerja Caves Foundation was presented with an award, the ‘Nispero de Honor’.
Alminares Choir celebrates 29th anniversary
The Alminares Choir celebrated its 29th anniversary in the vicinity of the Nerja Caves at the weekend, with friends, family and invited guests in attendance. It was a time to look back at 2012, a great year for the choir, which saw them performing in Edinburgh and at a Christmas concert in Málaga cathedral.
A time to celebrate…
Thanks to Matthew Laming for this photo of the Dutch community in Nerja celebrating their new king.
Out and About May 5th 2013…
A glorious day and quite a few people down on Burriana beach and around lunchtime most of the merenderos were full to the rafters – Ayo’s, La Barca and José Cruz in particular.
Tapas at El Rey de la Tapa
El Rey de la Tapa is a recent addition to the scene at Burriana beach in Nerja and is located almost opposite Ayo’s at the far end. The bar is spacious and there is a terrace. The bar counter is stone, which is a nice touch but can make your drink wobble on occasion.
May Crosses competition results
A worthy winner in the May Crosses competition, the first prize going to the nautically themed cross in calle Pintada. Second place was awarded to La Maquinilla and the third prize was for the cross located in the alley between calle Pintada and Plaza de España.
May Crosses 2013
May 3rd is the Day of the Cross, Dia de la Cruz, a time for highly decorative crosses to adorn streets and buildings with the aroma of locally produced ‘arropia’ – Cake made of flour, honey, and spice – drifting through the evening air. A lot of work goes into not only making the crosses but also creating the general …
Better late than never
A local resident, who obviously prefers to remain anonymous, has returned his library book….52 years after taking it out!
Council enforcing municipal ordinance relating to animals
The Councillor for Cleaning and Urban Ecology, José Miguel García, has reported that during the past few days, the Council has been implementing the municipal ordinances relating to the keeping of animals and the Local Police have fined several people for not cleaning up after their animals.
Day of the Cross 2013 – thirteen crosses to visit
A total of thirteen crosses will adorn the streets of Nerja and Maro for the Day of the Cross – Dia de La Cruz – on Friday May 3rd 2013. Ten of the crosses will be in Nerja itself and three in the village of Maro.