Strange day weather-wise, not bad in sheltered areas but very gusty and strong down on the seafront. Good for the windsurfers.
No Blue Flags for Nerja
A new ruling by ADEAC, the organisation responsible for the awarding of the prestigious ‘Blue Flags’, means that none of the beaches in Nerja are eligible for consideration this year.
Promotion for the Balcón de Europa Chess Club
The Balcón de Europa Chess Club will be playing in the Andalucian First Division next season, but only after the resolution of a legal dispute.
Biblioplaya for El Salon beach
This year, El Salon beach will join regulars Burriana and Torrecilla beaches in hosting a book lending library – ‘biblioplaya’.
Work starts to repair ‘La Dorada’
First talked about in 2012, repairs to the fishing boat ‘La Dorada’ in Parque Verano Azul have finally started.
Fifty or not?
The old image of San Isidro is now in the iglesia El Salvador on the balcón de Europa, Nerja, and after it is restored it will be used in the San Isidro celebrations on May 15th along with the new image.
‘Gas inspectors’ making their rounds…
Be aware and alert, there are a number of ‘gas inspectors’ making their way from door to door in Nerja at the moment, just don’t let them in. The upcoming summer season will no doubt see more of these individuals crawling out of the woodwork.
Results of the XV Short Story Contest
Vanessa Arrabal has been declared the winner of the XV Short Story Contest organised by the cultural association La Aventura de Escribir with a piece entitled ‘Infierno húmedo’.
DNI unit coming to Nerja at the end of May
A unit of the Provincial Commissariat of the National Police will be in Nerja on Thursday May 29th 2014 for anyone wishing to obtain or renew the DNI (Documento Nacional de Identidad – National Identity Document). An appointment will be necessary and this can be arranged either at the Municipal Office of Citizen Services on the second floor of the Town Hall in calle Carmen or by calling 95 254 84 00.
Extension to deadline for payment of road tax
The Provincial Tax Office has extended by one month the deadline for the payment of vehicle road tax, from May 15th to June 16th 2014. The Tax Office – Patronato de Recaudación – is located in calle Axarquía, 3 bajo, and the telephone number is 951957330.