For the third consecutive year, Nerja has obtained Blue Flags for its beaches: Burriana, Torrecilla, El Playazo and Maro, placing Nerja amongst the top ranking coastal towns in Andalucia, preceded only by Marbella (7) Roquetas (6) and Rota (5).
Axarquia
News from Nerja and Axarquia
Casas de los Mineros, Nerja
by Martin Myall •
The Coucillor-Delegate for the Environment, Nieves Atencia, has announced the winner for the job bid on the restoration of the Casas de los Mineros, which is situated in the Fuente del Esparto area.
Free Concerts in Nerja Caves
by Martin Myall •
The Nerja Caves is offering free admittance to residents of Nerja every Sunday morning of the year. You only have to show a documents that proves that you are a resident: your DNI if you are Spanish or you empadronado certificate if you are a foreigner to enjoy this offer.
Seaside Gazette Goes .Com
by Martin Myall •
We have successfully moved from our seasidegazette.es url to our new theseasidegazette.com, which you can see in your url bar. Visitors are being automatically rerouted to the our the new address but it would be convenient if those that have us bookmarked on their browser updated the link.
CAS Masquerade Ball
by CAS •
Friday June 8th: Masquerade Ball at the Hotel Al Andalus, Maro. 7.00 for 7.30pm. Tickets 35 euros include welcome drinks and canapés, four-course meal (menu choice) with wine and liqueurs. Entertainment with Andy Time and Mark Peters. Masks will be available on the night. Dress formal. Book at the CAS office (9252 3607) or call…
Nerja Audio Guide
by Martin Myall •
The mobile-phone application that you can download for your iPhone or iPad appears to be selling like hot cakes, according to the Councillor for Tourism, Bernardo Pozuelo, who has just issued a report on this very useful electronic guide for Nerja
Nerja Romería
by Martin Myall •
The Councillor for Popular Traditions, Sandra Jimena, has thanked visitors and residents for the ‘massive turn out’ for the San Isidro Romería. And it was massive when you consider that over 150 horsemen and 100 horse carriages and decked out vehicles, as well as seven ox-drawn carts took part.
Railings Replaced
by Martin Myall •
The Nerja Councillor for Beaches, Sandra Jimena, has stated that the first phase of the work to replace the railings along the Paseo Marítimo next to Plaza de los Cangrejos has been completed. The new railings have been installed from Playa de la Torrecilla to the central part of the Fábrica de los Cangrejos. Sra.…
So Far; So Good
by Martin Myall •
The Nerja Councillor for Infrastructure, Antonio García has announced that the first phase of the facelift for Calle El Barrio has concluded, costing some 275,000 euros.
When Football’s Just Not Cricket
by Martin Myall •
There was a bit of an ugly incident during a 3rd-Divison match between Nerja and Huétor Tájar when the goalie from the former punched the ref in the face.