A foreign, paragliding enthusiast was fined for launching himself off the side of the impressive canyon face of Ronda. The Town Hall had decided that it would be better to nip that sort of thing in the bud.
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Nerja’s Blue Flags
by Martin Myall •
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).
Cheap Turns Out Expensive
by Martin Myall •
Employing somebody illegally; i.e., without paying their Social Security monthly quota, is profitable, until you’re caught, and a sure way of getting caught is if the illegal worker has an accident requiring medical attention.
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.
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.
Paseo de los Carabineros, Nerja
by Martin Myall •
The Councillor for the Environment, Nieves Atencia, has announced that a team from Madrid would be coming down to check out the state of the Paseo de los Carabinero with an eye to seeing whether at least a part of it can be repaired and reopened.
Packing Up and Moving Out
by Martin Myall •
How many Brits decided to sell everything, pack up and move to Spain in the boom years? Thousands did, and it must be contagious because a young Spanish couple from Mijas has sold up, loaded the touring home and set off on a round-the-world adventure.
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.