Getting naked on the beach great for you

Going onto the beach in your birthday suit is amazingly positive for your physical, psychological, social and sexual health according to Ismael Rodrigo, head of the Spanish Naturist Federation (FEN). His organisation is launching a new awareness campaign in Spain called “the 205 reasons”, based on a series of studies published by the Naturist Society and the American Association for Nude Recreation. “The media tends to show us certain types of bodies which are considered Continue reading Getting naked on the beach great for you

Two fires in Bedar in three days

A long hot summer awaits, and the first of the forest fires have already come. The first happened over the weekend, and a helicopter was called in to dowse the flames after firefighters found it too difficult to get up the mountain. Todays fire, which started at about 11am, ended the same way with a helicopter again being called in. The cause of both fires is unknown, but Civil Protection is warning that this summer Continue reading Two fires in Bedar in three days

Golden Amiritsar Indian restaurant, Las Bouganvillas, Vera

I haven’t been here yet, although I have seen it from the outside (lack of time, mainly). However, Jane Bye has sent in this review so I thought I’d post it here for you to read! As always, use the “Post your own review” button to let me know about restaurants you’d like to see reviewed. ———————————————————- At last, a decent Indian restaurant In the Mojácar area! I have lived here for 20 years and Continue reading Golden Amiritsar Indian restaurant, Las Bouganvillas, Vera

Pueblo Laguna, Vera Playa

Mr J. recently had a birthday. (He doesn’t like me calling him Mr J., but since he doesn’t read this blog, who cares? Plus he told me not to reveal his true identity on this blog). For some reason, every year Mr J. celebrates his birthday in a quiet, sober manner down at Pueblo Laguna, along with close family and friends. I’m convinced that the next night he goes out on a big blowout down Continue reading Pueblo Laguna, Vera Playa

El Jardin de la Paella, Vera Playa

El Jardin de la Paella is a small beach bar (chiringuito to those of you who know the word) perched on the border between Vera beach and Garrucha. It´s easy to get to – park in the car park and step onto the paseo. We like to pop along sometimes on a lazy afternoon, and if we´re lucky they squeeze people together and fit us in. It´s popular – very popular on a Sunday afternoon. Continue reading El Jardin de la Paella, Vera Playa