The port of Motril is one of the most important places in Motril and a starting point for many excursions and water activities. Around 1908, the Port of Motril was built with the purpose of exporting sugar cane, salt and iron. Today, this port is an important location for fishing, commerce, tourism and passenger transportation, covering a large area of the city's coastline. What can you visit in the Port of Motril?

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• Water activities, adventure and active tourism in the Port of Motril. In the port you can find various companies that offer activities such as paddle surfing, kayaking, water skiing or sport fishing. On the Turismo Motril page you can see a directory of companies specialized in active tourism that will inform you about prices and activities.

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• Guided visits to the Lonja de Motril. Visiting the fish market and fishing activity in Motril is quite an experience. On the town hall page you will find schedules and modalities.

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• Do you dare to visit Morocco from Motril? If you have an adventurous spirit, from the Port of Motril you can even visit another continent in just four hours by ferry. With a daily service that crosses the Alboran Sea, you can reach the Moroccan city of Al Hoceima.

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The Paseo Marítimo de Motril is a lovely place to stroll and enjoy the sea breeze, sea views and local food. There are more than 20 beach bars where you can taste fish directly from the fish market and other delicacies of Motril's gastronomy.

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• Length: The Motril promenade has an approximate length of 2 kilometers, from Poniente Beach to the Port of Motril.

• Features: The Paseo Marítimo is a wide pedestrian avenue that has a large number of bars, restaurants, shops, banks, squares and rest areas.

• Activities: The Paseo Marítimo is the ideal place to take a pleasant walk, play sports, enjoy the sea views and have a drink on one of the many terraces along the way. You can also do various sports activities such as running, cycling or skating.

• Events: During the summer, the Paseo Marítimo is the scene of various events such as concerts, fairs, markets and festivals.

• Nearby beaches: The Paseo Marítimo is surrounded by some of the best beaches in the area, such as Playa de Poniente, Playa Granada and Playa de las Azucenas, among others.

• Accessibility: The Paseo Marítimo is accessible for people with disabilities, with ramps and walkways that allow the transit of wheelchairs and baby strollers.

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The Costa Tropical of Granada is one of the most beautiful areas of the Spanish Mediterranean coast. We present a selection of the best beaches in Motril:

1. Poniente Beach: Poniente Beach is one of the largest and most popular in Motril. With its more than 2 km in length and its fine golden sand, this beach is perfect for sunbathing and practicing water sports such as windsurfing or kitesurfing.

2. Granada Beach: Granada Beach is another of the most popular beaches in Motril. This 1.5 km long beach has fine golden sand and crystal clear waters. In addition, it is surrounded by an impressive natural landscape, with dunes and a eucalyptus forest.

3. Wild Playa del Muerto: Due to its difficult access, the beach is ideal for those looking for a quiet and uncrowded place. However, if you are looking for services such as showers or toilets, you will need to bring them with you.

4. Playa de las Azucenas: Playa de las Azucenas is a small beach 400 meters long that has fine golden sand and crystal clear waters. This beach is ideal for those looking for a calm and relaxed atmosphere, away from the hustle and bustle of the busiest beaches. In addition, it has basic services such as toilets and showers.

5. Playa del Cable: Playa del Cable is one of the most visited beaches in Motril thanks to the fact that it is the only one where dogs are allowed.

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The San Agustín de Motril Market is one of the most emblematic places in the city of Motril. This market is a center of activity and commerce, where you can find a wide variety of fresh, quality products to enjoy the typical products of Motril and the Costa Tropical in its stalls.

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The market is known for its lively atmosphere and authenticity, and is a popular spot for both local residents and tourists visiting the city. The stalls are staffed by local vendors who take pride in offering high-quality products and exceptional customer service.

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Don't leave Motril without trying its typical and native products, typical of its subtropical climate.

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• Custard apple, avocado or mango. Tropical fruits that are grown in Motril and the Costa Tropical and that will delight the best dishes. From Villa Granada you can enjoy views of fields of custard apples, mangoes and avocado trees.

• Fresh fish and seafood directly from the fish market to the Food Market . Don't miss the famous Motril shrimp or the Cañaíllas!

• The royal cake of Motril : it is a typical sweet of the city that is made with almonds, sugar and eggs. It can be found in numerous local bakeries and stores.

• Dried octopus: it is a typical product of the Costa Tropical and in Motril it can be found in many of the local markets and stores.

• Other typical products of Granada: such as authentic Trevélez ham or Contraviesa wines.

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The Parque de los Pueblos de América is a place of great tourist interest in the city of Motril. This park, permanently open and free of charge, is a green space that extends over more than 50,000 square meters and has a wide variety of flora and fauna native to South America. The subtropical climate of Motril allows the species to be preserved in their habitat, giving us a landscape totally different from what we are used to.

Located at the foot of the Cerro del Santuario de Ntra Sra de la Cabeza, it has more than 50 rare and tropical trees and shrubs from different parts of the American continent, each with its own descriptive characteristics. At its entrance there is a building with a tourist office . A beautiful open space for all ages, with a corner for all tastes, whether for walking, relaxing, playing sports, dancing or having fun. For botany lovers - a garden of cacti and succulents, a clever mix of native species and species from the American continent, as well as the painting "The meeting of the two countries." A large sports area, bike paths, a stream of aquatic plants that flows between the lake and the thermal baths, a stage for concerts and outdoor events, a large skate park and a bar kiosk. You do not miss the hype!

It doesn't close. Cactus and succulent garden: Monday to Friday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Plaza de las Comunidades Autónomas s/n 18600 Motril GR

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Motril has several churches of great architectural and cultural importance.

• Among them, the Church of La Encarnación stands out, located in the historic center of the city. This 17th-century baroque church has an impressive façade and a 45-meter-high bell tower. Inside, you can admire several altarpieces and sculptures of great artistic value.

• Church of the Cerro de la Virgen de la Cabeza . Built on the ruins of a Nasrid fortress, it was the home of Queen Aisha Alhorra, mother of Boabdil. The temple was built in 1631 by Isidro de la Chica, who designed the building in the shape of a Latin cross with a single nave. It was slightly destroyed during the World War, it was rebuilt in the second half of the 20th century, trying to preserve its ancient style as much as possible. The restoration was completed in the 60s with an altarpiece by Motrileño artist Manuel González Liguero, where the characteristics of Motrileño culture were captured according to legend and the cult of the Virgen de la Cabeza.

• Another of the most important churches in Motril is the Church of Victory (also known as the Church of the Agustinos). This neoclassical style church from the 18th century stands out for its large size and the decoration of its interior, which has several works of art of great value.

• The church of San Antonio de Padua is another of the notable churches in Motril, built in the 17th century in the baroque style.

• Also noteworthy are the Church of Carmen , the Hermitage of Señor Junes , the Church of Capuchins and the Convent of the Nazarenas Church . More information at motrilturismo.com

Holy Week is of great tourist interest   Motrileña, about which you can have more information in the Motril events section.

The Motril Preindustrial Sugar Museum is located in a historic building known as the Casa de la Palma, located in the old town of the city. This museum aims to make known the history of sugar production in the Costa Tropical region, where Motril is located, and its importance in the economy and social development of the area.

The museum is divided into several rooms where tools, machinery and other objects related to sugar production are exhibited. Among the most notable pieces are the mills and presses, which were used to extract the juice from the sugar cane, as well as the ovens where the sugar was cooked and the molds that were used to shape it.

In addition to the permanent exhibition, the museum also organizes cultural and educational activities related to the history of sugar in the region. Among them are guided tours, workshops for children and adults, and tastings of typical local products made with sugar, such as the famous "piononos".

The Motril Preindustrial Sugar Museum is an ideal place to learn about the history and importance of sugar cane cultivation on the Costa Tropical, as well as to enjoy a unique cultural and educational experience.

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Information on schedules and tickets: Motril Town Hall: Schedules and tickets for the Sugar Cane Museum.

If you are golf lovers, we are sure that you already know the Los Moriscos Golf Club, a tropical paradise with views of the Mediterranean Sea and Sierra Nevada with more than 320 days of sunshine a year that allow the greens to be in excellent condition.

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The Los Moriscos de Motril Golf Club is a golf course located on the tropical coast of Granada, in Andalusia, Spain. It was founded in 1974 and has been designed by famous golf architect Robert Trent Jones Sr.

The Los Moriscos Golf Course has 18 holes and offers an exciting playing experience for golfers of all levels . The course is par 70 and has a length of 5,779 meters. The course design is very varied, with long and short holes, some with doglegs and others with water hazards.

In addition to the golf course, the club has a complete set of facilities, including a driving range with more than 50 golf positions, a putting green, a chipping and bunker area, a restaurant, a golf shop and a lounge social.

Los Moriscos Golf Club is also known for its welcoming and friendly atmosphere, as well as its tournaments and social events for members and visitors. If you are interested in playing golf on the Costa Tropical of Granada, Los Moriscos is undoubtedly an excellent option. They have a club rental service, academy and private classes.

Information and reservations at:

https://www.moriscosgolf.com/es/

Do you know the famous Ron Montero from Motril?

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The Ron Montero Winery in Motril was founded in 1963 by Francisco Montero Martínez and his wife, Margarita Ruiz Martínez. The Montero family has been producing rum in Motril for more than 50 years.

The winery is located in an old sugar cane mill, dating back to the 19th century. The building has been restored and adapted for use as a winery, but still retains many of its original features.

The winery is especially known for its aged rum , which is produced in American oak barrels that have previously held sherry wine. The result is a smooth, aromatic and high-quality rum.

In addition to aged rum, the winery produces other types of rum, such as white rum, golden rum, and black rum. The visit to the winery includes a tour of the facilities, where you can see the rum production process, from the selection of sugar cane to bottling. You can also visit the aging room, where the rum barrels are stored.

At the end of the visit, visitors can taste several types of rum and buy bottles in the winery shop. The winery has received several awards for the quality of its rum, both nationally and internationally.

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Information and reservations at:

https://ronmontero.com/

The Calderón de la Barca Theater was inaugurated in 1928, and is considered one of the oldest theaters in the province of Granada.

The building was designed by architect Eduardo Sánchez Eznarriaga, and is inspired by neo-Mudejar architecture, an architectural movement that combines Moorish and Spanish elements.

The theater has a capacity of around 500 people and has a stage of about 100 square meters.

The Calderón de la Barca Theater hosts a wide variety of cultural events, including plays, concerts, poetry recitals, film screenings and exhibitions.

In addition to cultural events, the theater is also used for official events and ceremonies of the city of Motril, such as award ceremonies or the celebration of festivities.

​The Calderón de la Barca Theater has been restored and renovated on several occasions throughout its history, in order to restore its original structure and beauty, as well as to adapt it to the technical and functional needs of current events.

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Information, programming and shows at:

https://www.culturamotril.es/

The Motril History Museum was inaugurated in 2011 and is located in the old city council building.

The museum aims to show the history of Motril and its evolution over time, from Roman times to the present day. The museum's permanent exhibition is organized into different sections, each dedicated to a specific period in Motril's history, and features a wide variety of objects, photographs and documents that illustrate the daily life of the city and its surroundings.

Among the most notable pieces of the museum are Roman archaeological remains, ceramic pieces during the Arab era, objects from the time of the city's commercial splendor in the 18th and 19th centuries, and historical photographs of the city and its inhabitants.

In addition to the permanent exhibition, the Motril History Museum also organizes temporary exhibitions and various cultural and educational activities, such as conferences, workshops, guided tours and documentary screenings.

The museum has free admission and is open to the public from Tuesday to Saturday , morning and afternoon.

More info at: Motril Tourism

Motril's exhibition halls offer a wide variety of cultural events and exhibitions that may be of interest during your stay in Villa Granada .

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1. Fábrica Nuestra Señora del Pilar : an industrial building built in the 19th century and which was restored in 2002 for use as a cultural space. We can find exhibitions of contemporary art, photography, sculpture and other cultural events.

2. Casa Condesa de Torre Isabel: Casa Condesa is a stately home located in the historic center of Motril. The house has an exhibition room on the ground floor, where you can find art and photography exhibitions.

3. The "Pablo Coronado" exhibition hall is located in the Calderón de la Barca Theater. It hosts exhibitions of contemporary art, photography and other cultural events.

4. The José Hernández Quero Art Center is located in a restored historic building that was built at the beginning of the 20th century and has temporary exhibitions of contemporary art, both by local and national and international artists, conferences, workshops, film series and screenings. .

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