Looking for land Crowds enjoy

THE Torrox Town Council is writing up a project to install a water deposit in El Morche to guarantee the water supply.

It is looking for land to accommodate an infrastructure of 5,000 cubic metres of capacity with an expected investment of €1.2 million.

Torrox Town Council is already working on the search for a rustic plot for the execution of a new regulating deposit to guarantee the supply to the population in this coastal environment, where several hotels and numerous apartments and houses are located.

The mayor of Torrox, Oscar Medina, confirmed: “The objective is to build a water reservoir with a capacity for up to 5,000 cubic metres of water which will be divided into two vessels.”

Anna Elis

THOUSANDS of people paid a visit to the El Morche fair during its opening day on Friday, August 11.

The crowds enjoyed a night full of activities. The mayor of Torrox, Oscar Medina, thanked “the support and work of neighbours, groups and associations when organising the fair.”

During his speech, the mayor took advantage of his time to announce the forthcoming recovery of the football

Your Ewn Has

63

STORIES IN THIS WEEK’S EDITION

6 Steps

THE Almuñecar Town Hall has launched a new initiative entitled ‘6 Responsible Steps’.

tournament.

The tournament was traditionally held on the occasion of the fair and the mayor explained it would be back after the expansion of the amusement area and once the new Antonio Gonzalez field and sports complex is in use.

Around midnight, the lighting of the fairgrounds was inaugurated followed by fireworks, a musical parade and performances by the D’Vértigo orchestra and Pop FM pop group.

The initiative, aimed at the population in general and especially the town’s young people, is framed within the programme ‘Cities against Drugs’ of Almuñecar to promote the responsible use of alcohol and prevent risky behaviours associated with alcohol consumption.

The council said: “The aim of the campaign is to promote responsible consumption, raise awareness among the population and reduce the risks and damage resulting.”

Anna Ellis

IF you are looking for some family fun in Almuñecar a trip to the ornithological park offers a day of great entertainment.

Inaugurated in May 1987 and with more than 3,000 visitors a year, the Loro Sexi Park is one of the essential visits to Almuñecar.

Nestled on the slope of Castillo San Miguel, it houses some 1,500 specimens of birds belonging to more than 100 different species.

The bird selection includes everything from the common pigeon to the spectacular peacock, passing through the striking