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Nerja News
Welcome to our Nerja news section where you can keep up to date with the main stories that are emerging in Nerja today with our rapid fire news snippets. Please be aware that these pages aren’t a ‘what’s on’ section however if you’d like to be kept up to date with the many concerts and exhibitions that take place in the town and the wider area including Malaga you can follow us on Facebook or circle us on Google+.
Cruces de Mayo winners receive prizes - 20th May 2015
In a small ceremony in the main council chamber at the town hall this years winning participants in the Cruces de Mayo competition received their prizes. The overall competition was won by the business community of Calle Pintada but numerous groups and associations received awards according to the various categories they entered their crosses into. As well as handing out prizes the councillor for popular traditions, Sandra Jimena, took the opportunity to thank all those that took part in the annual occasion including the various local choirs that sang on the evening of the display and the brotherhood of Jesús Resucitado that took the lead in organizing the event.
Annual procession for San Isidro draws closer - 11th May 2015
With summer drawing ever closer it's that time of year again for Nerja's annual celebration for San Isidro. This Friday a mass will be held at 11am in the Church of El Salvador on the Balcón de Europa in honour of the much admired saint. Following the mass there will be various performances by choirs and dancers in the doorway of the church before the procession sets off through the streets on it's way to the small chapel found at the Nerja Caves. For more information on the procession and San Isidro in general take a look at our page here.
Vespa rally comes to Nerja - 8th May 2015
Any Vespa enthusiasts will be in for a treat this Thursday with a rally planned by the Axarquia Vespa Club set to take place on the coast. The rally will set off from Torre del Mar at 10:30 am and make its way along a mountainous route passing through Vélez Málaga, Ãrchez, Cómpeta and Torrox before heading along the coast to Nerja where the collection of scooters will be exhibited on the Balcón de Europa. This is the second time such an event has visited Nerja in recent years, the first proving very popular amongst enthusiasts as well as the general public. The rally will end in the Torres de San Juan restaurant where participants will be awarded prizes for their vehicles according to various categories of the competition.
Local politicians continue to push for leisure port - 6th May 2015
In meetings held over recent days members of the business community and local officials have once again highlighted the importance of the proposed leisure port project to the long term plans for the development of the Playazo beach area of the town. The mayor, José Alberto Armijo and Ãngela DÃaz, head of the Nerja business association, came together to insist on the clear need for the port which the Junta de Andalucia has maintained in a state of paralysis in recent years. It's hoped that by increasing pressure on the current regional administration the project, which was first proposed nearly 30 years ago, my finally begin to move forwards once again.
Calle Pintada cross wins first prize - 4th May 2015
In this years Cruces de Mayo competition, which was celebrated last Sunday, the cross decorated by the business community of Calle Pintada took first prize with the women's association of Fuente del Baden coming second and the cross of the Peña Nerjenã in third. Councillor Sandra Jimena thanked all those involved in the competition and local residents and visitors for coming out onto the streets and supporting the event.
Local police recover lost money - 1st May 2015
Last Tuesday local police recovered a bag containing almost six thousand euros in cash which was discovered by a British man near to the El Capistrano Supersol supermarket. The officers, who were performing routine traffic control on the nearby roundabout, were approached by the man who explained the situation and handed over the sports bag which contained the money as well as mobile phones and various other objects. The police tracked down the owner, a Dutch man, by using the contact list of a diary which was also found within. Upon presenting himself at the police station the items were returned to their rightful owner who thanked the police as well as the individual who initially discovered his lost property.
Long delayed council project gets new funds - 29th Apr 2015
A town hall representative has announced that new funds have been approved for the completion of what was to be a vocational training centre in the municipality to help unemployed local people into work, a project which was left paralysed last year due to the breakdown of funding agreements between various regional and national bodies. Although the building can now be completed with the €150,000 provided its usage has been changed, meaning it will now provide a base for various local services, such as municipal carpentry, plumbing and electrical departments as well as engineers responsible for the towns roads and associated maintenance. The building will now be known as the Centre for Operational Services.
European students visit Nerja - 28th Apr 2015
Last week the Europe wide Comenius project, which seeks to better educate young people of the range of cultures and languages found in the continent, brought students from all over the union to Nerja. A range of nationalities were present with students from Greece, Poland, Italy and France taking part, enjoying the hospitality of their Spanish hosts who have already travelled to the various countries represented in a Europe wide exchange program. As part of the program various educational activities were organized to display to the visitors the values and customs of the region.
Historical exhibition opens on Monday - 27th Apr 2015
Those interested in Nerja's history may like to take a look at the new exhibition opening next Monday in La Sala Mercado which focuses on the life of Alejandro Bueno Garcia. The local writer, historian and politician died in 1927 while serving as the mayor of the town in the middle of the annual feria and is the focus of a study by José Miguel Ortuño who pieced together much of the former mayors life with photos and documents provided by family members who remain in Nerja. The exhibition will remain open until May 31st both mornings and afternoons.
More pedestrian areas for Nerja this summer - 23rd Apr 2015
The streets in and around the centre of town are to have new bollards installed in the coming weeks following work being approved in a recent council meeting. The bollards, which will be similar to those already located in Plaza Cavana, will control traffic in Calle Carabeo, Animas, Plaza de España and the entrance to Calle Pintada. The installation time is expected to be approximately six weeks with a cost of €50,000.
Dia de la Cruz - 22nd Apr 2015
Preparations are now well underway for this years Dia de la Cruz with the period to register for the competitive side to the event now open and Flor Alba Martos being named as winning designer for the annual poster to accompany the occasion, the second time this year she has won such a competition. This years top prize for the best decorated cross is €500, with €350 and €250 for second and third respectively. Anybody interested in taking part can register in the office for popular traditions in 12 Calle Cristo.
Eurovision comes to town - 20th Apr 2015
Last week El Cañuelo beach once again played host to a film crew although this time with a distinctly European spin. The singer Edurne, who will be representing Spain in this years Eurovision song contest, was here shooting scenes in the natural park for a feature which will be played on Spanish national TV in the coming weeks. Cycling enthusiasts may also want to keep their eyes open too though with part of the footage likely to be used in the coverage of this years Vuelta España cycling race which has as its official theme the song that Edurne will be singing at Eurovision this year.