The Asociación de Comerciantes y Empresarios de Torre del Mar (ACET) has arranged for a special fair to be held in the Paseo de Larios on June 13th and 14th in which local businesses are being encouraged to sell quality products at discounted prices.
Torre del Mar
I was in Torre del Mar early this morning and it’s easy to see why the Tranvia tram isn’t making any money. As people made their way to work, there were plenty on the buses, driving or walking, but the most people I saw on the tram was eight! Most had maybe four or five passengers. Not per carriage/section, but …
Roadworks in Torre del Mar
Major roadworks have started at the western end of Torre del Mar in the area known as SUP-T-12. The affected area is between the Mercadona supermarket and the roundabout leading to SUP-T-12.
Torre del Mar swimming complex
The Ministry for Tourism, Trade and Sport has initiated the tendering process for the construction of a new swimming complex in Torre del Mar. Applicants have until April 13th to put in their bids.
Council seeking funding for improvements to Torre del Mar promenade
Vélez-Málaga Council is seeking funding for a major project to renovate and improve the promenade in Torre del Mar. The project includes improvements to or replacement of existing infrastructure, the sea wall, bicycle lanes and repaving of the area, to name but a few, and the estimated cost has been put at €9 million. The Council, however, has so far …
Illegal fishing
The current economic situation has led to an upsurge in illegal fishing, particularly in the Torre del Mar area. A decade ago, the authorities almost wiped out the illegal ‘bolicheros’, expert fishermen whose name derives from the methods used to catch the fish. But they are now back, casting their fine mesh nets to trap immature fish.
Disturbance at Torre de Mar Health Centre
Two Colombians were arrested in Torre del Mar following a disturbance at the local Health Centre. The two men were fighting and when the police intervened to separate them, one of them began assaulting the officers. He then attempted to escape, but was apprehended and has been charged with assaulting a police officer, disobedience and resisting arrest.
Torre del Mar swimming pool project
The contract for the indoor swimming pool in Torre del Mar should be awarded next week according to the Junta de Andalucía. The original proposal was for a pool with a depth of only 1.20 metres, but this has been amended, much to the delight of the Council.