26 Oct - 1 Nov 2023
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NERJA is standing tall as a true tourism powerhouse. The latest hotel occupancy data, shared by the councillor for Tourism, Ana Maria Munoz, reveals an extraordinary achievement. For four consecutive months, from June until September, Nerja has main tained hotel occupancy rates above 90 per cent. This impressive consistency is a testa ment to the town’s unwavering appeal and resilience in the tourism sector. The councillor underlies the signifi cance of these figures, emphasising that Nerja has solidified its position as a touristic leader in the region. She stated, “Nerja has become a benchmark in the area, managing to maintain hotel occupancy above 90 per cent for four consecutive months. These data corroborate the tourist solidity of our municipality.” And the trend continues into October, with occupancy rates surpassing 91 per cent, even exceeding the figures record ed in 2022. It’s a statistic that mirrors the prepan demic numbers from 2019, signifying the remarkable recovery of tourism in Nerja. In terms of nationalities, the town has seen an influx of British, Spanish, Ger
LOCAL POLICE: Manuel Cordero and Olga Cervera.
UNIQUE ALLURE: Tourists flock to Nerja.
man, and Irish tourists. The Municipal Tourism Office has played an essential role in assisting visi tors, attending to a total of 5,176 individ uals. These guests have shown a keen inter est in exploring the municipality’s tourist resources and learning about the trans portation options for discovering the sur rounding areas as a complement to their Nerja experience.
Moreover, the exciting events that took place in September, including the Maro fair, the Veladilla de San Miguel, and Tourist Day celebrations, have cap tured the curiosity of many. Tourists and visitors have lauded the harmonious blend of sun, sea, culture, and tradition which have left an indelible mark on those who have had the privi lege of experiencing Nerja’s unique al lure.
The new Hollywood Image: Ayuntamiento de Nerja / Facebook
AXARQUIA has just played host to a delegation of in ternational production and localisation experts. This initiative, orchestrat ed by the Andalucia Film Commission and the Min istry of Tourism, Culture, and Sports, was organised to spotlight the potential of Axarquia and Andalucia as prime destinations for film shoots and to unlock the incredible allure of film tourism. Arturo Bernal, the Minis ter of Tourism, elaborated on the transformative pow er of attracting film shoots and positioning Andalucia as a mustvisit destination for movie aficionados. “This endeavour adds an extra layer of distinction to our community, providing travellers with unparalleled
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experiences as they step in to the very locations im mortalised on the silver screen,” he confirmed. The delegation, who ex plored Axarquia and other
parts of the province of An dalucia from October 19 to 23, comprised profession als from the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, and Switzerland.
These skilled experts rep resent renowned compa nies like Netflix, Zeta Cine ma, Fifth Season, Studio Babelsberg, Focus Features, Third and 10 Films, and Limelight. Their impressive portfo lios span legendary films and series including ‘Inter stellar’, ‘Downton Abbey’, ‘The King’s Speech’, ‘30 Coins’, ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’, ‘Skyfall’, ‘Mission Impossible: Secret Nation’, ‘Bridge of Spies’, ‘Enemy at the Gates’, ‘Origin’, and ‘The Departed’. As the visitors traversed this cinematic wonderland, the Sevilla Film Office, Car mona Film Office, Cordoba Film Office, Malaga Film Of fice, and Axarquia Film Of fice extended their expert assistance.
IN a display of unity and gratitude, the Ner ja Town Council has unanimously passed a motion put forth by Mayor Jose Alberto Armijo. This motion aims to celebrate and honour the heroic actions of two officers from the Nerja Local Police, Manuel Cordero and Olga Cervera, as well as two members of the Guardia Civil. The commendable event unfolded on the iconic Balcon de Eu ropa at dawn, where these brave officers in tervened to save the life of a young woman. She stood perilously close to the edge, tee tering on the brink of a lifechanging decision.
The officers’ swift and selfless actions prevented a tragedy from occurring. Notably, Manuel Cordero’s heroism shone particularly bright, as he managed to grab hold of the young woman as she slipped into the void, sparing her from a po tentially devastating fall. This story serves as a reminder of the re markable acts of val our that are carried out by those who stand watch over our communities. Their unwavering dedication to preserv ing life is a testament to the noble spirit that runs through the heart of Nerja.