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This week saw the unveiling of the latest improvements at the Stadium Juan Manuel Azuaga in Torre del Mar. Local councillors, including Jesús Pérez Atencia, first deputy mayor of Vélez-Málaga and deputy mayor of Torre del Mar, and Manolo Gutiérrez, the sports councillor, presented the upgraded facilities, part of the local government’s ongoing commitment to modernise the town’s sporting spaces. Fans finally get some shade Perhaps the most talked-about addition is the new covered section at the stadium’s end, giving supporters some much-needed respite from the blazing sun on match days. “This was one of the most requested improvements from our fans,” said Atencia, highlighting the council’s focus on listening to the community. The stadium has also seen other recent upgrades: a revamped bar, a three-step stand, new lighting, and improved turf. “Our goal is to keep enhancing sports spaces, making them safer, more accessible, and better suited for our young athletes,” added Atencia, praising Union Deportiva Torre del Mar and the local football school for their dedication. Planning with purpose Gutiérrez explained that the council’s strategy is careful and methodical. Teams across the municipality, like Almayate, are getting attention too, with improvements tailored to each facility’s priorities. “We’re not here to do slapdash work. Our aim is to make sure everything we do is solid, durable, and genuinely beneficial for the players and fans,” he said. The shaded section at Juan Manuel Azuaga may seem small, but for regulars, it’s a game-changer. No longer will spectators have to swelter under the sun while cheering on their team; instead, they can enjoy matches in comfort, safe in the knowledge that their voices are being heard. For Torre del Mar, these upgrades are part of a bigger effort to boost local sports, encourage youth participation, and create a stronger, healthier community. Of course, one football match at a time. Read here more news from Axarquia.
