{
  "id": 1551570,
  "title": "Nerja’s Balcon de Europa food fair is back for a second year with free concerts",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/nerjas-balcon-de-europa-food-fair-is-back-for-a-second-year-with-free",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-17T20:00:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Euro Weekly News",
    "slug": "euro-weekly-news",
    "url": "https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/08/17/nerjas-balcon-de-europa-food-fair-is-back-for-a-second-year-with-free-concerts/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The annual Balcon de Europa food fair is returning to Nerja for its second year, offering visitors a chance to enjoy artisanal products and free live music. The event, organized by the town hall, takes place from Friday, August 21 to Sunday, August 23. Spanning three evenings, the fair showcases regional flavors, featuring locally-made cheeses, cured meats, jams, and other traditional treats from the Axarquia hills and other parts of Andalucia and Spain. Visitors can sample these delicacies at the stalls, which are open from 7pm to 1am each night. The fair kicks off with music at 10.30pm, providing an open-air stage with the Mediterranean Sea as a backdrop. Councillor for Tourism Ana Maria Muñoz stated that this year's fair represents a significant step forward for the event, aiming to offer residents and tourists alike the opportunity to experience Nerja's gastronomy, products, and culture in a unique setting. The council invites everyone to attend and discover the local flavors and cultural offerings. Residents and tourists are encouraged to visit the fair and participate in the cultural program, ensuring a lively and enjoyable weekend. Detailed information on the fair and other activities in Nerja can be found on the official Nerja tourism website.",
  "summary": "Locals and visitors heading to Nerja this week can tuck into artisan produce from Axarquia, Andalucia and beyond while enjoying […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Balcon de Europa food fair returns to Nerja for second year",
    "Free live music accompanies artisanal food products",
    "Event runs August 21-23 with nightly concerts"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}