ISSUE NO. 1596
4 - 10 February 2016
AXARQUÍA - COSTA TROPICAL YOUR PAPER, YOUR VOICE, YOUR OPINION
Seaside town is a natural beauty NERJA charms its way into the history books
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Aftershock attacks RUMBLES on the warpath EARTHQUAKE fears continue to haunt Axarquia residents as tumultuous tremors rumble on through the province with the weekend seeing a significant shake. Clocking in at magnitude 4.5, the earth literally moved in many homes. See page 5
Love and indifference LITERARY contest a huge hit WRITERS and poets are tangling with love in an Almuñecar competition that has seen an enormous level of
participation. An award ceremony for the international contest is due very soon. See page 6
Not on our watch FASCIST regime ties attacked in Nerja A PLAN to sever all connection with the brutal Franco dictatorship has been initiated by a political activist group in Nerja. Street names are the target of the move which has the key backing of Socialist party members. See page 10
Aerodrome affairs LUXURY tourism for Velez-Malaga
By Sam Croft NERJA has once again been included by the Repsol Guide in its illustrious list of The 10 Most Charming Towns in Spain. The decision will surely not come as a surprise to Nerja’s 20,000 odd inhabitants, who have the good fortune of experiencing the town’s natural vitality, cultural offerings and local charm on a daily basis.
The guide’s choice to include Nerja for yet another year was based on a variety of criteria. Visitors reviews were taken into account, as well as stories that tourists had shared of their positive experiences visiting Nerja. One quote from the guidebook underlines Nerja’s proximity to the Balcon de Europa as ideal for the stunning scenery it offers. Also highlighted was the picturesque quality of Nerja itself,
with its quaint town centre and whitewashed houses, as well as the natural wonder of the Nerja Caves, which are conveniently located just five minutes from the town centre. Nerja, which was once a sleepy fishing village, has been transformed over the years into a popular destination for Spanish and foreign tourists alike. But through it all the town has managed to maintain its humble character and local colour,
and it remains a unique and memorable beauty among Spanish villages. Here’s to a happy 2016 for Nerja lovers.
IN a bid to attract wealthy individuals with private planes, a huge publicity campaign has taken off at Velez-Malaga airport to encourage its use.
A massive air show will be the highlight of the campaign, attracting tens of thousands. See page 11