The municipal budget for 2015, approved on Monday, totals €24,034,751.48.
Generally a success
The Fiesta Blanca, held on August 14th, has been deemed a success, with over 5,000 people attending, although not all at once due to ‘health and safety’ concerns.
Andrés Pérez to deliver the opening speech at this year’s feria
Andrés Pérez, parish priest at the El Salvador church, has been chosen to deliver the opening speech – pregón – at this year’s feria in honour of Nuestra Señora de las Angustias y San Miguel.
July plenary session
The regular plenary session of the Nerja Council for the month of July, held on August 14th, saw the approval of all presented motions.
Removal of signs
The Council has ordered the immediate withdrawal of signs relating to the parking of campers and caravans in the municipality as these are apparently illegal.
Fire in calle Almirante Carranza
A fire in the early hours of Thursday caused damage to around 1,000 square metres of scrub land in calle Almirante Carranza.
Beach Volleyball Tournament 2015
The beach volleyball tournament scheduled for this weekend on Burriana beach has been postponed until Saturday August 22nd and Sunday August 23rd due to the forecast of high winds this coming weekend.
A princess on the beach
On Sunday August 16th from 22:00 on Calahonda beach there will be the projection of the film The Princess Bride.
Fiesta Blanca entertainment
Entertainment for the Fiesta Blanca, which takes place on August 1th from 22:30 on El Salon beach, will be in the hands of saxophonist Dani Vicario and DJ’s Koty Jiménez, Saúl, Elías Moreno, Nando and Emilio González.
Concert by ‘Argentina’ in Plaza de España
The singer ‘Argentina’ will be performing in Plaza de España on Saturday evening, August 15th, the final act in this year’s International Festival of Music and Dance (Caves Concerts). Entry is free.