Thousands Turn Out For Nerja’s Dia Del Pedal 2015

Latest News Wednesday 4th of March 2015

Over two thousand people on bicycles crammed into the narrow streets of Nerja, for the 2015 Dia Del Pedal (Day of the Pedal). The annual event, which takes place every year on Andalucia day (February 28th), had 2,150 participants, close to the record number of 2,374 who took part in 2013.

The roads around the centre of town were closed to allow the cyclists of all ages to enjoy the warm weather in a mass bike rally, watched by many more people lining the streets.

The prize for most original bike was won by Garaje Cereto, with their eight-seater bike and Antonio Villasclaras, aged 74, won the prize for oldest entrant.

Various prizes of bikes were raffled after the race and €1000 was raised for the Taller de Amistad charity.

Nerja Carnival 2018

Whats On Monday 9th of February 2015

Nerja Carnival takes place every year in the week before the start of Lent, which itself is the run up to Easter. The finalé of the Carnival is the ‘Entierro Del Bogueron’ or the Burial of the Sardine – in this bizarre and macabre event, a giant sardine is paraded through the...Read More »

Improvement Works Continue In Nerja Over The Winter Months

News Tuesday 27th of January 2015

Nerja council are taking advantage of the relative quiet of the cooler winter months to carry out a series of improvement works around the town. This week work has started on Calles Los Huertos and Diputacion and continues at Torrecilla beach and Calle Iglesia beside the church on the Balcon de...Read More »

Work Underway To Improve Lighting At Torrecilla Beach Nerja

Saturday 10th of January 2015

Workmen are currently installing new low energy lighting along the promenade at Nerja’s Torrecilla beach as part of a €40,000 project to update the street lights in this area. Once completed,...Read More »

Alminares Choir 30th Anniversary Concert

Saturday 3rd of January 2015

The Alminares choir, which was founded in 1984, are holding a free concert in front of the church on the Balcon de Europa to celebrate the end of their 30th anniversary year. The concert is on today,...Read More »

Nerja Welcomes 2015 With Fireworks And Music On The Balcon de Europa

Thursday 1st of January 2015

A packed Balcon de Europa enjoys a spectacular firework display to welcome in 2015 as the church clock chimes midnight. Last night’s celebrations included live music performed by two different...Read More »

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New Year’s Eve On The Balcon de Europa Nerja

Wednesday 31st of December 2014

Every year, Nerja Council organise a free New Years Eve party on the Balcon de Europa. The party starts at 11pm with live music (this year by the band Los Hados Negros) and there will be a bar and fireworks at midnight. You can also bring your own...

Improvement Works For Los Huertos

Friday 26th of December 2014

Nerja council have announced that improvement works will be carried out on Calle Los Huertos, the one way street that runs from the fountain near to the Parador Hotel towards the pedestrianised section of the old town. This street becomes very...

Municipal Band To Celebrate 25th Anniversary With Free Concert On The Balcon de Europa

Wednesday 24th of December 2014

Nerja’s Municipal Band will be holding a free concert on the Balcon de Europa to celebrate their 25th Anniversary. The event will take place at 1pm on Sunday the 28th of December 2014, conducted by José Pedro Almendro del Pino. The concert...

Father Christmas (Papá Noel) Parade

Tuesday 23rd of December 2014

Nerja’s traditional Papa Noel (Father Christmas) Parade takes place on Tuesday the 23rd of December 2014. The parade starts at the Town Hall (Tourist Information) by the Balcon de Europa at 5pm. The parade will go along plaza Cavana, calle...

“El Gordo” Lottery Drawn Today

Monday 22nd of December 2014

The Spanish Christmas Lottery, popularly known as El Gordo (the fat one) is being drawn today live on Spanish television. Throughout Spain, TVs in people’s homes, bars, restaurants and work places will be on, as ticket holders watch the...

Alfa Romeo To Film Advert In Nerja

Thursday 18th of December 2014

The Italian sports car company Alfa Romeo have chosen the municipality of Nerja as one of the locations to film an advert for the new Alfa 4C Spider. Filming will take place in the spectacular setting of the coast road in the natural park from Maro...

Nerja Christmas Illuminations 2014

Friday 12th of December 2014

Nerja’s Christmas Lights 2014 in the main square on the Balcon de Europa looking towards the church. The council are still putting more lights up around the town and we will publish a full gallery when they have finished....

Improvement Works In Plaza Marina Nerja

Wednesday 3rd of December 2014

Nerja council have been carrying out improvement works in Plaza Marina, one of Nerja’s many squares. The council have replaced the wooden railings, that had been quietly rotting away over the years. The railings have been changed for new ones...

Chestnut and Sweet Potato Fiesta – Maroween 2014

Monday 27th of October 2014

This year’s Chestnut and Sweet Potato Fiesta, also known as Maroween, will take place as usual on October the 31st, Halloween night. For the first time, this year’s festival will last for three days, ending on the 2nd of November. The...

Tutti Frutti Residents Complain About The Noise

Wednesday 22nd of October 2014

The residents from Nerja’s Tutti Frutti plaza have complained to the council about the bars in the square with music and terraces. According to a 2002 law approved by the regional government, bars with music can not have terraces outside and...

Nerja Feria 2015

Monday 29th of September 2014

Click for the Nerja Feria 2013 Photo Gallery Nerja Feria 2015 will take place as it has done in previous years in the Calle Carabeo/Los Huertos car park area and some of the neighbouring streets. The Feria consists of a large fairground surrounded...

Fiesta Blanca Nerja 2014

Tuesday 12th of August 2014

This year’s Fiesta Blanca will be held on Thursday the 14th of August 2014 on Nerja’s El Salon beach. The party starts at 9.30pm with a full line up of DJs, including Tomé, Koty Jiménez, Xarly Brown, Mr. Meerlo, Daniel Moreno and...

Andy y Lucas Concert At Plaza España Nerja

Tuesday 5th of August 2014

The Flamenco inspired pop-duo Andy & Lucas from Cádiz in Spain will be performing in a free concert at Nerja’s Plaza de España on the 16th of August 2014 starting at 10.30pm. Entrance to the concert is free and is being organised by the...

Back To The 70s At Burriana, Nerja – Concierto Joven

Thursday 17th of July 2014

Burriana beach will take a trip back in time on Saturday August 2nd 2014 when it hosts the Concierto Joven 2014. The show starts at 10.00pm and features live music from Fiestasur, Fragel Rock and Guardia Futura. The fiesta will be dedicated to music...

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