A Volcanic Visit

The ambience of the Canary Islands is a little closer today as the huge plume has wafted our way in a much diluted form, so don’t panic!

An Autumn Evening

At 19.21h (UTC) this evening, autumn will arrive and with it milder temperatures and rain. We can give the aircon a rest as the nights continue to draw in.

Total Summer Rescues

On the 21st of September, summer drew to a close and the Guardia Civil could tot up just how many times it had gone out to rescue people: 45 times.

Airshow Controversy

The 5th annual Festival Aéreo de Torre del Mar Air Show went ahead on the 12th of last month with around 230,000 spectators, but there was some controversy.

Sink, Swim & Rescued

The Servicio Marítimo (Guardia) carried out a rescue 500 metres from the Chucha beach in Carchuna after a boat began to sink, leaving two people treading water.

Another Stabbing Spree

Eighteen years ago a female doctor ran amok with a knife and stabbed three people. She was sent to a psychiatric hospital. Released four years ago, she has now done the same again.

41 Club Nerja

It’s been coming up to two years (20 months) since the 40-odd members of  41 Club Nerja have been able to meet up for a club, social gathering.