This weekend held in Torre-Pacheco parties melon.
The Saturday morning started with a tasting of melon with ham on New Town Hall Square.
That morning 'Grandfather of melons' organized concentration SEAT 600 vintage cars as a tribute to Spain's grandparents in a big party with many activities held in the party room of the rocks of Torre-Pacheco, where thousands of people gathered to enjoy these automotive wonders.
At night, in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento The instrument appointing an ambassador of the prestigious festivals melon pastry chef, Paco Torreblanca, who was proud to get this title and be named Melon Torre-Pacheco took place beyond where you go.
The pastry chef showed his passion for melon and said he had multiple desserts made with cantaloupe as melon lasagna.
The event was attended by appointment CEO agribusiness and agricultural training, Ángel García Lidón and Mayor of Torre Pacheco, Daniel García Madrid.
Following the appointment attendees could enjoy the concert of Lys Pardo, daughter of singer Juan Pardo.
Torre-Pacheco is a benchmark for its agriculture, which is largely due to the waters of the Tajo-Segura which changed the landscape and the economy of the entire municipality.
All these activities enhance the achievement of the PGI certification for toad skin melon Torre-Pacheco, a melon that is characterized by its sweetness, juiciness and flavor, and a tougher pulp that allows once harvested, able to maintain these qualities for longer.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Torre Pacheco