The annual summer fiestas begin from the 10th, culminating in the grand firework display on the night of the 16th. Almuñécar has theirs on the 15th, so you have the chance to watch them both. [nggallery id=47]
What’s on…
Entertainment, events and happenings in our area
Nerja Cultural Outings
by Editor •
Residents of Nerja and its surrounding area will be able to enjoy the ninth edition of Lorca y Granada en los Jardines del Generalife, a unique Granada cultural event.
Royal Naval Association
by rna almunecar •
The RNA held its July meeting where it was announced that there would be no August one, with the next scheduled monthly meeting taking place on the 14th of September at 13.00h in the Argentina Steakhouse in Velilla.
Programming Schedule RSA 99.1 FM
by Editor •
With news, views, interviews, information, and a wide choice of music, (RSA offers a wide variety of programmes for the community of the Eastern Axarquia. The schedule features past familiar programmes, bringing favourite shows to our loyal audience, together with new innovative programmes.
Magic at the Mirador
by Nicola Westby •
(NW) Well what a successful afternoon was had at the Mirador de Cerro Gordo on Saturday 10th July. The charity event was organised by Anne and Keith Harwood who raised a grand total of 2020 euros on the day, in aid of the Gastro-intestinal cancer fund.
Masons Lodge
by Dave Nichols •
If there are any members of an authorized Masonic body (or anybody who is interested in joining) out there, looking for a new home in Spain, we have news of an English-speaking Lodge that meets regularly in Nerja. For details, email to salobrena@seasidegazette.es, or call 958-069119.
Back in Time
by Editor •
(SP) Lanjarón Town Hall invites you to take a break to let your imagination go back to the times when Spain was the home of three cultures
Painting Exhibition, Almuñécar
by Editor •
The painting-exhibition hall (Galería Carmar), which can be found just before the main-road flyover bridge, over the Jete road), will be hosting the works of Judith Reason from the 7th to the 30th of August.
Baracoa Fundraiser
by Mette Owens •
Joaquín from El Chambao de Joaquín held his annual fund-raising event on July 23rd and 24th at Plaza Nueva in La Herradura. From what I have been told, the fund-raiser was to assist the town of Baracoa in Cuba with funding for social installations such as schools and hospitals.
Art Exhibition
by Editor •
Well known, long-time Almuñécar resident & NCA-trained artist, Brian Jackson, is holding an exposition of his oil painting works in conjunction with Hotel Las Arrayanes, which is located on the Paseo de Cotobro in Almuñécar.