By Ion Axinescu • Published: 01 Oct 2025 • 13:01 • 1 minute readUrban Beach Hotel, El Morche. Credit: Urban Beach Hotel official websiteIn Torrox, local councillors have started again the debate around how Spain should handle migrant reception. At the heart of the discussion is the use of a four-star hotel in El Morche, which has served as temporary accommodation for hundreds of migrants since October 2023. Some councillors opposed the idea, insisting that irregular migration must be tackled at its root rather than redistributed across the country. The clash in Torrox reflects a recent national debate in Spain: should tourist towns bear the brunt of hosting newcomers, or should the responsibility be spread more evenly?