The new “Services” off the E15 at Nerja are now open. Does this spark the eagerly anticipated price war in Nerja? Hardly! They have managed to undercut the competition by a whole tenth of a cent. The most impressive thing about the new station is the cafeteria, or I should say the great looking terrace at the back. Spectacular views of the coast and mountains. Not a bad place to stop if you were on the road for a couple of hours.
New Services at Nerja.
The builders down the road haven’t mucked about. Nerja now has a Lidl store. Just in time as Monica has ordered drastic cuts to our expenses. Still there are plenty of positives to be taken. Cheap German Lager, the best pasta available in Spain and parking spaces that don’t require a tin opener to get out of.
Lidl at Nerja.
It looks like the Nerja Ayuntamiento has taken a crash course in “Gordonomics”. In the midst of the worst recession in decades and the threat of legal action over the disastrous Golf course development that could bankrupt the town hall, the solution appears to be “Spend, Spend, Spend”. The number of building works around town is phenomenal.
First it’s the new health centre situated by the side of Rio Chillar. The ground is all prepared for the building work to proceed. The obligatory roundabout has already been completed, making it the towns one hundredth since the new millennium.
The Balcon de Europe has had a facelift. The walled section that separated the road from the plaza has been demolished. The cafe bar owners would be rubbing their hands with glee if they weren’t busying themselves putting out more tables and chairs. Further works are being undertaken in Plaza Cantarero, Plaza Cavana and Calle Carabeo, where the long term sewer replacement project has reached its final stage.
Plaza at Balcon de Europa.
The Burriana area has seen a few changes too. The rio that runs beside the road has been cleared, allowing rain water to reach the sea easier. Seems to be preparation for a new apartment block. People who witnessed the great storms of 2007 won’t be rushing to buy a place there. I wonder if new buyers receive a free life boat.
The large “locale” next to “All that Jazz” finally seems to have been taken on. Signs are up advertising the opening of “Jax”, an American restaurant. Other changes see the “Sabor de Amor” move further up the paseo. They are taking over the space that was the “Oriental”. Sadly, the old “Copacabana” is still empty.
Burriana to get another new restaurant.
The other big change is our address. No longer are we part of the Greater Republic of Guiris in Burriana. We have moved to the west end of town. Does that mean swapping Burriana beach for Playazo? Ayo’s for El Breine? Vamos a ver!
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