During August there is live entertainment every night in Plaza de los Cangrejos from 10pm. The Cultural centre has produced a programme of events but sadly it just gives the name of the performers so in some cases it is very hard to work out what is actually happening, but here are a couple of “translatable” examples:  8th Violin duo, 9th: Cinema: Amerrika, 11th: A dance acadamy, 14th Theatre,  17th Jazz, 31st: Jazz quintet.

A change of ownership at Maui on Tutti Frutti and also a refreshing look at prices, no two for one offers here just normal bar prices and a bit of background music inside the bar with a comfortable terrace to people watch from, well done to Luke and good luck.

Work has started on restoring the 19th century Aquila aqueduct (known locally as eagle bridge) that links Maro to Nerja.

aquila aquaduct nerja

The horse drawn carriages are back!
Not on the Blacon de Europa (shame on you Townhall) but at Plaza de Fabrica de Cangrejo where yet more car parking has been lost to give the horses space to park.
It is nice to see them back.

While most British expats enjoy living the Spanish way there is no doubt an awful lot of people do miss the massive choice available in UK supermarkets like Asda and Sainsbury’s and such (not to mention the price advantage!)

Now you can order online from some of your favourite supermarketsand have your order delivered here in Nerja.
Supermarket deliveries to Spain is offering such a service for non perishable goods.

Just a quick note from Sarah that there are 5 tickets left for the Summer Ball at La Casa Hotel in Torrox this Sat 17th July:
Tickets only 28 euro per person night includes Pimms and canapes on arrival, luxury buffet and live music. Glad Rags essential!  click for contact info

Well summer is really upon us and the beaches are fairly busy and mobbed at weekends but parking to the west of town is an absolute nightmare with the further loss of around 70 or 80 places to the rear of Av Mediterraneo. See earlier post With the earlier loss of more than 200 spaces it has become a joke. The townhall seem intent on ruining the town for tourists and I dion’t just mean “foreigners”. Lots of Spaniards come to Nerja, but will they be put off by the fact that they will have to spend money on car parking (18.50 for a full 24 hours in the Verano Azul underground car park), which means  less money to spend in bars and cafes and restaurants.
To the east of town Burriana has always been a nightmare to park and now the same applies to the east.
The Nerja mayorial elections are next year and I would love any prospective candidates to send me their manifestos (the current encumbent is welcome as well)

What a result!
I am not a footie fan but this was one game I wasn’t going to miss. We were in Tutti Fruttis square and the atmosphere was brilliant, Mexican waves, horns, drums and trumpets and that was just during the game. When Spain scored the winning goal the place just went bonkers, and at the final whistle there were fireworks explosions and people setting flares off…………magic and I bet I am not the only one with a slightly bad head today!

A great result in the W.C (hic) last night and Nerja along with the rest of spain went bonkers at full time! Followed by a night of celebrations and gale force winds. Today is a bit grey and still very windy which is a bit of a surprise for July.
A walk around nerja yesterday in the baking sun:

	Work on Plaza Ermita looks nearly complete along with brand new orange trees to replace the ones removed at the start of the work.
	There still appears to be quite a lot to do on Plaza Cantarera but the small cafe bar is already making use of the edge of the plaza

Two good reasons to visit  The Boatyard bar this weekend: Friday night has Chicago Jim & Alice, a unique semi accoustic take on soul, blues and rock. Also on Saturday evening the re-scheduled Variety for Charity 70′s themed charity night to raise money for the local Nerja Charity Talle de Amistad. (The show is dedicated to Julie).  All your favourite 70′s songs, some comedy and sketches all performed by staff and friends of The Boatyard. 70′s fancy dress optional but be prepared to have a good laugh for a good cause.