A new care era in Torrox

Torrox has officially opened its new social services centre.

The new offices are in the iconic Convent of Nuestra Señora de las Nieves and the opening marks a new milestone: the town now independently manages these services after surpassing 20,000 residents.

At the opening ceremony, mayor Óscar Medina thanked all involved for their dedication and praised the building as “one of the most emblematic in Torrox.”

Now no longer under the jurisdiction of the Malaga Provincial Council, Torrox begins a new chapter in social service delivery: locally managed, with a fully municipal team. Since April, the expanded staff includes a psychologist, an educator and four social workers, all committed to supporting the most vulnerable.

“We’re proud to be flying solo,” said Medina. “This is the most beautiful and important area of our town hall: the people.”

The officials also acknowledged the challenge and teamwork it took to make this transition possible. It was a smooth transition, done in an organised and human way, “always with the people in mind,” the officials said.

“Together, we’re stronger, and this is a big win for those who need us most,” they concluded.

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