Ecoplaya flag for Torre del Mar

The beaches of Torre del Mar have been awarded their first ‘Ecoplaya’ flag, a  flag that recognizes coastal environmental quality and a commitment to sustainability and adequate equipment.  The flags are awarded by Technical Association for Waste Management, Urban Cleanliness and Environment (Ategrus).

Manuel Rincón retires from politics

Manual Rincón, businessman and outspoken leader of the Pro Independence Group for Torre del Mar (GIPMTM) since 1985, has announced his resignation as a councillor and retirement from politics.

Blue Zone parking proposals

The business associations of Vélez-Málaga (ACEV) and Torre del Mar (ACET) have submitted a proposal for the creation of 800 so-called ‘Blue Zone’ parking spaces, basically a parking tax, covering about a dozen streets in the town.

Quick work

Repairs to the private residential underground car park ‘Plazamar’ in Torre del Mar will be completed in 2013 according to the Council. In April 2001, the Council was ordered by the TSJA to carry out repairs after leaks from the public square above the car park severely affected the facility.

Gambas Pil Pil at La Estrella in Torre del Mar

I was strolling along the promenade in Torre del Mar and decided a spot of lunch was in order. I picked a place at random and decided to have Gambas Pil Pil. Good choice as it turned out.

Torre del Mar Feria 2012

The group ‘Dover’ will be performing in Torre del Mar during the Feria de Santiago y Santa Ana, scheduled to take place between July 25th and 29th.

Torre del Mar promenade not ready until at least July 14th

Despite a commitment to complete the renovation of the Torre del Mar promenade before the beginning of July, one of the busiest months of the year in the resort, the work will not now be completed until at least July 14th.

No more seasonal fruits on the streets of Torre del Mar

This year, the Council has decided not to grant authorisation for stalls selling seasonal fruits, such as pears, grapes and figs, on the streets of Torre del Mar and has extended the measure to include greengrocers who display fruits on stalls outside shops.