The Council is taking steps to restore two large decorative amphoras, gifts from the director of the TV series Verano Azul, Antonio Mercero, and actor Antonio Ferrandis, which used to adorn the Balcón de Europa.
Initiative to extend tourist season
The Councillor for Trade, Maricarmen González Ortega, has been meeting with various representatives of local businesses to discuss ways of breaking the prevailing seasonality in the main economic sector of the town, namely tourism.
End of lifeguard season
The lifeguard service on Nerja’s beaches has now ended after the official summer season. Despite huge numbers of jellyfish, there were relatively few serious incidents on the beaches during the summer.
Inauguration of calle María Muñoz ‘La Pulga’
On Friday September 18th at 21:00 is the official inauguration of a street being renamed in honour of local resident María Muñoz, more widely known in Nerja as Maria La Pulga.
Man injured in explosion
A man was injured today and had to be transferred to Málaga via helicopter following an explosion at a farm in Nerja.
El Playazo promenade project reactivated
Talks have reportedly resumed between the authorities in Rincón de la Victoria and Nerja and the Department of Coasts to resolve outstanding issues and begin the construction of planned promenades in the shortest time possible.
Commitment to combat thefts from farms in Nerja and Frigiliana
The authorities in Nerja and Frigiliana have been meeting to discuss formulating a Strategic Security Plan to combat thefts from farms in both municipalities, something farmers have been requesting for many years.
Concert on the Balcón de Europa, September 14th
The Askim Storband orchestra, a Norwegian outfit, will be performing on the Balcón de Europa on Monday September 14th from 19:00.
Alternative music at Feria 2015
This year’s Nerja Feria (October 8th to 12th) will see an area for various concerts of ‘alternative’ music, from reggae to metal-flamenco and everything in between.
V Annual Clean-up of the rio Chillar
The fifth annual ‘clean up’ of the rio Chillar is scheduled to take place on Sunday September 20th with, as usual, two routes being offered, one easy and one a bit more difficult.