The Assumption of Mary: A Journey of Spiritual Significance Today is a Spanish holiday to mark the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. People will celebrate it in their way. Some will go to church, and, others will go to restaurants or the beach. However it is celebrated, here is what you need to know about […]
Category: Nerja Attractions
Folk Music Nights in Andalucia Spain
A Great Night of Folk Music in Villanueva del Trabuco Malaga Spain Folk Music from around the world Saturday the 15th of April was a day to remember. My horses in the Aintree Grand National got nowhere (as usual) and there was a great night of world folk music in Rincon de Trabuco, formerly Bar […]
Spain Drought Causing Problems for Reservoirs
Transfer of water from Nerja’s Chíllar River to Axarquía reservoir reduced Efforts are underway to transfer water from the Chillar River in Nerja to nearby areas needing water. The project is being coordinated by the Axaragua public water company, which is responsible for managing the water supply in the region. The transfer is expected […]
Nerja Caves to Have Biggest Virtual Reality Room
Virtual Reality Room will be the largest in Spain Visitors will now see a lot more of the caves and their paintings Nerja Cave, a popular tourist destination in the Axarquia region of Malaga, is set to become home to the largest virtual reality room in the world. The room will be built as part […]
Semana Santa or Holy Week in Nerja
Semana Santa or Holy Week is from Sun, Apr 2, 2023 – Sun, Apr 9, 2023 Holy Week is the most sacred week in the liturgical year in Christianity. In Eastern Churches, which include Eastern Orthodox, Eastern Catholic and Eastern Lutheran traditions, Holy Week occurs the week after Lazarus Saturday and starts on the evening […]
Saint Patrick’s Day 2023 – Paddies Day in Nerja
Saint Patrick’s Day Friday the 17th of March 2023 What is Saint Patrick’s Day? St. Patrick’s Day is the feast day (March 17) of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Born in Roman Britain in the late 4th century, he was kidnapped at the age of 16 and taken to Ireland as a slave. He escaped but returned about 432 CE to convert […]
Dia de Andalucia or Andalucia Day
It’s a day off work tomorrow – In Andalucia, that is! What is Dia de Andalucia? Dia de Andalucia. Andalusia Day is celebrated on 28 February and commemorates the 28 February 1980 referendum on the Statute of Autonomy of Andalusia, in which the Andalusian electorate voted for the statute that made Andalusia an autonomous community […]
Wild Mushrooms in Spain – Walking in the Spanish Countryside
The things you see when out walking in the Spanish countryside Wild Mushrooms I’m no expert when it comes to flora and fauna. I am definitely not a Mycologist! (A mycologist is someone who works with fungi, which are living organisms such as molds, yeast, and mushrooms.). For this reason, my daily walk in the […]
Chinese New Year 2023 – Celebrate Chinese New Year 2023 in Nerja
Chinese New Year 2023 falls on Sunday 22nd January – celebrate The Year of The Rabbit in Nerja How Long is the Chinese New Year holiday 2023? Lunar New Year celebrations, also known as the Spring Festival, in China start on the 23rd day of the 12th lunar month of the Chinese calendar. The festival […]
Day of the Kings 2023 – What is The Day of the Kings?
Day of the Kings 2023 – Day of the Epiphany 2023 Day of the Kings? On January 5th, in anticipation of the Three Kings’ arrival, Spanish towns and cities across the country put on spectacular parades. This parade is known as the Cabalgata de Los Reyes Magos, or the Three Kings Day parade. It brings dancers, […]
New Year 2023 in Nerja – Christmas and New Year 2023 Celebrations
So, What are New Year and Christmas Like in Nerja? Christmas is a great time to be in Nerja. Although Dia de los Reyes Magos (Epiphany: Day of the Kings, January 6th) is a bigger event, we have seen Christmas become bigger even as the years pass. Call it progress, call it fashion. However; There […]
Antequera attractions – Cuba 1897 and Local Artists Exhibitions – MAD Antequera
Using Nerja as a base, discover the joys of Antequera and all it has to offer Antequera Antequera is a city in Andalusia, southern Spain. It’s known for its ancient burial mounds, including the Dolmen de Menga, Dolmen de Viera and Tholos de El Romeral. The Alcazaba of Antequera is a centuries-old Moorish fortress. The […]
Nerja Caves are a must-see attraction when visiting Nerja
What are the Nerja Caves As a regular visitor to Nerja, I have been to the caves on many occasions. I can tell you, it is well worth a visit. Along with the Balcòn de Europa, El Salvador Church and Burriana Beach, the caves make Nerja one of the most visited places on the Costa […]
Does Nerja on the Costa del Sol have Sandy Beaches?
Nerja has many Sandy beaches Nerja is a resort town along southern Spain’s Costa del Sol. Its seafront promenade, Balcón de Europa, tops a promontory with views of the Mediterranean and surrounding mountains. Below it lies sandy beaches and cliffside coves. Cueva de Nerja, a nearby cavern with unusual stalactites and stalagmites, hosts popular summertime […]
Winter Holidays 2022/23 in Nerja Costa del Sol Spain
BOOK NOW! WINTER HOLIDAYS IN NERJA 2022/23 – it’s never too early to book Winter Holidays 2022/23. It is never too early to book your winter holidays. OK, it’s coming to the end of August, you may have already had your summer holidays, you may even be waiting to go on your break. Nonetheless; planning […]
