Hello and welcome to the June edition of Soltalk. So summer is
here and we have the biggest fiesta of the year to look forward
to - San Juan on June 23, reflected in our choice of cover pic
and also in our feature on page 28. If you will be on the beach
at midnight have lots of fun and enjoy. I will never forget my
first San Juan in 2000 when we went for a quick dip on Playa
Salon at midnight but the water was so warm we stayed in for
at least half an hour!
details on how YOU could be the lucky winner of two FREE
tickets valued at €60 each.
The end of this month sees the beginning of the 60th
International Festival of Music and Dance at Nerja Caves! 60
years! For more information see our What’s On feature on
page 22. The festival will run until August 3. Is this your first
visit to Nerja? If so see our quick guide to Nerja on page 57.
Speaking of beaches have you heard about the Weekend Beach
festival in July at Torre del Mar? Information on all the
amazing acts can be found on page 52, and see below for
For many people here both Spanish and foreign resident, June
and September are favourite months as the weather is
gorgeous and not usually too hot, and there are visitors here
but not in huge numbers. Some days you can still park your
car too, bonus!
On Friday June 14 it’s time to say happy 17th birthday to Irish
Annies Bar! They will of course be doing something extra
special all day to celebrate - for details see the ad on page 41.
Everyone will be welcome to join in the celebrations, new and
old customers alike. Happy birthday from all of us at Soltalk!
If I was going to mention politics in this column I was going to
say something witty like the end of May came early last
month... but then I decided not to mention politics at all!
Win Tickets to Weekend Beach
in Torre del Mar, 3-6 July.
Of course we have all our regular news and features for you
this month, lots to read whilst you relax for a few hours on the
beach or sip a refreshing drink in your favourite bar.
We’re giving away two tickets to Weekend Beach Festival
(worth €60 each). All you have to do is visit
www.soltalk.com/weekend and fill in the form. Enter
before June 16, the winner will be selected at random
and contacted on June 18. Good luck!
So it only remains to wish you all a great June - we hope you
enjoy this issue!
SARAH BROOKES
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