La Virgen del Carmen is the protectress of seamen, and on July 16th the coastal towns and fishing villages celebrate with parades and festivities in her honour. Statues of La Virgen del Carmen are carried through the towns to the water and then taken aboard a gaily adorned boat. The procession in Nerja started from the El Salvador church on the …
Plaza de la Ermita July 14th 2010
Plaza de la Ermita is finished and once again open to the public. Plenty of flowers in the new square and a special ramp access for those with mobility problems.
Campeones
The scenes were similar all over the country as Spain fulfilled their dream of winning the World Cup, always having been regarded as the ‘great under-achievers’ on the world stage. Plaza Tutti Frutti in Nerja was packed with people watching the match and thousands took to the streets to celebrate the well-deserved victory. For the record: Spain are the first …
Calle Carabeo update July 8th 2010
Today was a veritable hive of activity on calle Carabeo, the most workmen (half a dozen) I have seen on the site in months, and working through the siesta.
Playtime
These just have to be some of the ‘cutest’ photos of animal interaction with humans, although they were taken at the Institute of Greatly Endangered and Rare Species (TIGERS) in Miami, Florida, rather than in the ‘wild’…STORY
A cat’s life…
Meanwhile, down on Calahonda beach it’s a cat’s life. All looking fit and healthy. Hardly surprising as they really are quite pampered one way or another.
Early morning shimmer…
It’s lovely early (ish) in the morning with the sun shimmering on the sea.
Tents galore for San Juan
Tent city on El Playazo beach today as people spend a glorious San Juan in the fresh air. San Juan is a public holiday in Andalucia.
From Russia with love…
Thanks to Daria in Russia for sending us these pictures from their June trip to Nerja.
Crystal clear waters…
Gorgeous day, clear blue skies and the water today was as clear as a bell. Not that bells are ever clear, but the water was. You could even see the fish swimming around. Mainly tiddlers, though. Quite a few people on and around the Balcon de Europa the past few days, hardly surprising considering the fabulous weather, and a fair …