WHEN IS SEMANA SANTA OR EASTER 2024? Easter Sunday can never fall before March 22 or after April 25. Holy Week 2024 is celebrated from March 24 to March 31, that is, a date earlier than last year, when it began in the first week of April. Semana Santa in Spain 2024: A Spectacle of Tradition and […]
Category: Nerja Attractions
Celebrating Dia de Andalucia 2024: Embracing Andalusian Pride
Dia de Andalucia 2024: Celebrate in Nerja Every year, on the 28th of February, Andalusians come together to celebrate Dia de Andalucia, a day filled with cultural pride, historical reflections, and vibrant festivities. As we embrace Dia de Andalucia 2024, let us delve into the rich tapestry of Andalusian heritage and explore the significance of […]
Celebrating Chinese New Year 2024 in Nerja Spain
Celebrating Chinese New Year 2024: A Cultural Extravaganza Chinese New Year 2024 in Nerja If you are in Nerja for Chinese New Year 2024, then you have several options for Chinese or Asian cuisine. We all have our favourites; ours is the Asiatico Yuan on the corner of Avenida de Piscia and Calle de Filipinas. […]
La Candelaria: An Exhilarating Experience in Andalucía, Spain
The Fiery Spectacle of La Candelaria Fire Festival In the heart of Andalucía, Spain, lies a village ablaze with passion and tradition during the annual La Candelaria Fire Festival. This captivating event, deeply rooted in the region’s cultural heritage, ignites the senses and illuminates the night sky with its mesmerizing display of fire, music, and […]
Day of The Kings in Spain 2024 – Dia de Los Magos 2024
Revelry and Tradition: Exploring the Splendor of Spain’s Day of the Kings Celebrations 2024 What is the Day of The Kings In Spain, the festive spirit of the holiday season extends well beyond Christmas, culminating in the grand and culturally rich celebration of the Day of the Kings, also known as Epiphany or Three Kings’ […]
Feliz Navidad: A Flavourful Fiesta of Spanish Christmas Traditions
Feliz Navidad: A Happy Spanish Christmas Spanish Christmas As the festive season unfolds, Spain transforms into a magical wonderland of vibrant traditions, mouth-watering delicacies, and lively celebrations. Spanish Christmas, or “Navidad,” is a unique blend of religious customs and local folklore that captivates both locals and visitors alike. Let’s take a delightful journey through the […]
Food and Drink in Nerja – Trying Oysters at the V&A Restaurant
For a Birthday Treat, we visit Nerja for a weekend of Feasting I have never eaten Oysters, somehow, they didn’t look appetizing. Grey, cold and slimy! Yuk! However; Oysters stand out as highly nutritious shellfish, boasting a diverse range of health benefits. Rich in high-quality protein, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, they contribute significantly to overall […]
When Will Malaga Christmas Lights be Switched on?
Malaga Christmas Lights are a Great Annual Attraction Please mark your diary for an important date: Malaga’s renowned Christmas lights will illuminate the city this year on the following date. Ximenez Iluminación has already commenced the installation of wiring for the spectacular festive display, a cherished tradition that draws tens of thousands of visitors to […]
Day of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary
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 […]
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 […]
