Motril () is a town and
municipality of Spain belonging to the
province of Granada
Granada is a province of southern Spain, in the eastern part of the autonomous community of Andalusia. It is bordered by the provinces of Albacete, Murcia, Almería, Jaén, Córdoba, Málaga, and the Mediterranean Sea (along the Costa Tropi ...
, in the autonomous community of
Andalusia
Andalusia ( , ; , ) is the southernmost autonomous communities of Spain, autonomous community in Peninsular Spain, located in the south of the Iberian Peninsula, in southwestern Europe. It is the most populous and the second-largest autonomou ...
.
The main settlement is located a few kilometers inland, separated from the
Port of Motril by the
Guadalfeo delta. Motril is the second most populated municipality in the province, with 60,368 inhabitants as of 2016.
History
Although its exact origins remain unclear, Motril started as a
Phoenicia
Phoenicians were an Ancient Semitic-speaking peoples, ancient Semitic group of people who lived in the Phoenician city-states along a coastal strip in the Levant region of the eastern Mediterranean, primarily modern Lebanon and the Syria, Syrian ...
n enclave, and continued to exist in
Roman times.
Sugarcane
Sugarcane or sugar cane is a species of tall, Perennial plant, perennial grass (in the genus ''Saccharum'', tribe Andropogoneae) that is used for sugar Sugar industry, production. The plants are 2–6 m (6–20 ft) tall with stout, jointed, fib ...
was brought to the area by Arabs as a result of the
Muslim conquest of the Iberian Peninsula
The Muslim conquest of the Iberian Peninsula (; 711–720s), also known as the Arab conquest of Spain, was the Umayyad conquest of the Visigothic Kingdom of Hispania in the early 8th century. The conquest resulted in the end of Christian rule ...
.

The area yielded to the
Catholic Monarchs
The Catholic Monarchs were Isabella I of Castile, Queen Isabella I of Crown of Castile, Castile () and Ferdinand II of Aragon, King Ferdinand II of Crown of Aragón, Aragon (), whose marriage and joint rule marked the ''de facto'' unification of ...
in 1489. The settlements of Pataura (an ''
alquería'' featuring irrigated land) and Jolúcar (featuring mainly cattle pasture) belonged to Motril. At the turn of the 16th century its population was still overwhelmingly Muslim, and so King Ferdinand prohibited Christians from living in Motril and ruled that those Christians who owned possessions there were to relocate to
Salobreña. After the mass conversion of the population in 1500, the town subsequently featured a majority of
New Christians
New Christian (; ; ; ; ; ) was a socio-religious designation and legal distinction referring to the population of former Jews, Jewish and Muslims, Muslim Conversion to Christianity, converts to Christianity in the Spanish Empire, Spanish and Po ...
, or ''
Moriscos
''Moriscos'' (, ; ; " Moorish") were former Muslims and their descendants whom the Catholic Church and Habsburg Spain commanded to forcibly convert to Christianity or face compulsory exile after Spain outlawed Islam. Spain had a sizeable M ...
''. After the
Rebellion of the Alpujarras (1568–1571), most moriscos were expelled from the
Kingdom of Granada as had been decreed in 1570. This exodus halved the population of Motril. Due to this, in 1573 the Crown encouraged 60
Old Christian settlers to move to the area with their families. By 1574 there were however only 56 registered settlers, accounting for 254 people (a high ratio presumably justified by the number of servants accompanying the settlers' families).
The Church of the Incarnation was built in the 16th century on the site of a mosque. The building formed part of the defences which protected the town centre, and incorporated defensive features which are still visible today.
Sugarcane
Sugarcane or sugar cane is a species of tall, Perennial plant, perennial grass (in the genus ''Saccharum'', tribe Andropogoneae) that is used for sugar Sugar industry, production. The plants are 2–6 m (6–20 ft) tall with stout, jointed, fib ...
was the
staple crop
A staple food, food staple, or simply staple, is a food that is eaten often and in such quantities that it constitutes a dominant portion of a standard diet for an individual or a population group, supplying a large fraction of energy needs an ...
in Motril, and after its harvest it was processed into sugar in local refineries. The most important of these was "La Casa de la Palma", the remains of which are on display at the
Museo Preindustrial de la Caña de Azúcar (English: The Pre-Industrial Sugar Cane Museum).
By the end of the 1600s, the
Nuestra Señora de la Cabeza' church had been built.
In 1657,
Philip IV granted Motril the title of city, separating its jurisdiction from Granada.
At the beginning of the next century,
Philip V distinguished Motril as "Muy Noble y Leal" (Very Noble and Loyal), the motto shown on the Motril's current coat of arms.
19th century
After the
War of Independence
Wars of national liberation, also called wars of independence or wars of liberation, are conflicts fought by nations to gain independence. The term is used in conjunction with wars against foreign powers (or at least those perceived as foreign) ...
, during which Motril was occupied by French troops, the city's sugar industry entered a new era with the introduction of steam technology for sugar production. After a few years, due to an increase in the number of sugar refineries, it became the largest producer in Granada.
During the short-lived
First Spanish Republic
The Spanish Republic (), historiographically referred to as the First Spanish Republic (), was the political regime that existed in Spain from 11 February 1873 to 29 December 1874.
The Republic's founding ensued after the abdication of King ...
, the
cantonal rebellion took place. Various places declared themselves independent
cantons including Motril between July 22 and 25 in 1873.
The most traditional ride in the city, "Las Explanadas", opened to the public in the mid-19th century.
Monuments
Sugar cane refineries
Motril has long been synonymous with sugar and sugar cane. The process from sugar cane transformation into various types of sugar, even liquors like the
cherished rum of Motril, has always been the basis of the local economy.
Sugar cane refineries in Motril include:
* Nuestra Señora del Pilar. This refinery is undergoing restoration as an industrial museum.
* Nuestra Señora de la Almudena.
* Azucarera de San Luis.
* Nuestra Señora de Lourdes.
* Nuestra Señora de la Cabeza (Alcoholera).
* Nuestra Señora de las Angustias (Fabriquilla).
* Azucarera de San Fernando (sólo queda la chimenea).
* Ingenio de San José, El Varadero (sólo queda una nave).
Individual refineries
Nuestra Señora de la Cabeza (Alcoholera)
The refinery is located next to the public swimming pool and the ''Parque de las Américas''.
It has been declared of historic value by the
Andalusian Government with the chimney, store, distillery and terrain protected.
= History
=
It was founded by the Larios family in 1885, a family which founded a company based on the production of sugar and alcohol. At present, the company makes gin.
The refinery was later burned down by workers frustrated with their low salaries.
Nuestra Señora de las Angustias (La Fabriquilla)
Leaving Motril and moving towards Puntalón and La Garnatilla is the sugar refinery of Nuestra Señora de las Angustias, built in 1868. Some of its premises have been restored and are now intended for municipal usage, highlighting the magnificent "Nave de los Arcos". Juan Ramón La Chica owned two refineries called "Nuestra Señora de las Angustias", with one in Granada and the other in Motril. He gained full ownership over the latter in 1874. He also owned another sugar cane refinery called "Nuestra Señora del Carmen" in Pinos Puente, Granada.
Religious buildings
* ''Iglesia Mayor de la Encarnación,'' The Church of the Incarnation, was erected in the 16th century on the site of a mosque.
* ''Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Cabeza'' (known as "El Cerro de la Virgen")
* Iglesia de la Divina Pastora (Capuchinos).
* Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Victoria.
* Ermita de la Virgen del Carmen.
* Iglesia del Convento de las Nazarenas.
* Ermita de Nuestra Señora de las Angustias.
* Ermita de San Antonio de Padua.
* Ermita de San Nicolás.
* Ermita del Señor de Junes.
* Capilla del Santo Rosario
Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Cabeza
This church is one of the most important and emblematic monuments in Motril. Located on a hill called Virgin's Hill, the church was built on the ruins of a
Nasrid fortress in the 17th century by the architect Isidro de la Chica. The building was damaged during the
Civil War
A civil war is a war between organized groups within the same Sovereign state, state (or country). The aim of one side may be to take control of the country or a region, to achieve independence for a region, or to change government policies.J ...
in the 20th century and it was restored by the sculptor Manuel Gonzales, a sculptor from Motril, in the 1960s. Inside the church is the patron saint of Motril, the Virgen de la Cabeza. The church's modern day surroundings include the Parque de los Pueblos de América and the first fountain built in Motril, featuring a large
Spanish flag.
Population
Motril has 61,171 inhabitants across an area of 110km
2 . Over the last several centuries the population has risen from 4,300 in 1610, with migration the most significant factor especially in earlier periods.
Economy
Agriculture
The cultivation of sugarcane was for a long time important in the countryside, but commercial growing ended in 2006. Once the cane had been harvested, it was brought to Motril's sugar refineries including:
* "''Nuestra Señora del Pilar''"
* "''Nuestra Señora de la Almudena''"
* "''Azucarera de San Luis''"
* "''Nuestra señora de Lourdes''"
* "''Nuestra Señora de la Cabeza''"
* "''Nuestra Señora de las Angustias''"
* "''Azucarera de San Fernando''"
* "''Ingenio de San José, El Varadero''"
These refineries are now abandoned.
The potato was also a significant crop. Situated on the south coast of
Andalusia
Andalusia ( , ; , ) is the southernmost autonomous communities of Spain, autonomous community in Peninsular Spain, located in the south of the Iberian Peninsula, in southwestern Europe. It is the most populous and the second-largest autonomou ...
, Motril grows crops like avocado, custard apple, guava, mango, and banana, as well as greenhouse cultivation. Motril and the villages of its municipality, ''Carchuna'', ''Calahonda'', ''Castel de Ferro'' and others, live off of crops grown in greenhouses. Of these crops grown in greenhouses, tomatoes and cucumbers are the most significant although others such as custard apples, beans and peas are also grown.
Industry
Motril's geographical location makes it a commercial and industrial center. One of the essential industries in Motril besides greenhouse agriculture is the paper mill, hich provides 400 jobs and produces around 250 tons of paper per year. The Port of Motril is both a commercial and fishing port.
Climate
The climate in Motril is determined by two important geographic factors:
* The
Sierra de Lújar blocks cold winds from the north (
Granada
Granada ( ; ) is the capital city of the province of Granada, in the autonomous communities of Spain, autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain. Granada is located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada (Spain), Sierra Nevada mountains, at the confluence ...
and
Sierra Nevada
The Sierra Nevada ( ) is a mountain range in the Western United States, between the Central Valley of California and the Great Basin. The vast majority of the range lies in the state of California, although the Carson Range spur lies primari ...
).
* The Mediterranean Sea, to the south, functions as a thermal regulator.
The combination of both factors allows the presence of a subtropical microclimate. The annual average temperature is between 18 and 20 degrees Celsius. Summers are hot, with high temperatures between 27 and 31 degrees and low temperatures between 18 and 22 degrees while winters are mild, with high temperatures usually over 17-18 degrees and low temperatures between 9-10 degrees. The African continent helps to cushion the hard effects of Atlantic and Mediterranean climate, providing warm breezes from the south.
Motril has a
hot semi-arid climate
A semi-arid climate, semi-desert climate, or steppe climate is a dry climate sub-type. It is located on regions that receive precipitation below potential evapotranspiration, but not as low as a desert climate. There are different kinds of sem ...
(
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* Bernd Köppen (1951–2014), German pianist and composer
* Carl Köppen (1833-1907), German military advisor in Meiji era Japan
* Edlef Köppen (1893–1939), German author ...
: ''BSh'') with very mild winters and hot, very dry summers. On 16 July 2022, a maximum temperature of was registered in Motril.
Culture
Motril's theater, named ''Teatro
Calderón de la Barca'', organises many shows such as plays, exhibitions, concerts and monologues, and there is a local
orchestra
An orchestra (; ) is a large instrumental ensemble typical of classical music, which combines instruments from different families. There are typically four main sections of instruments:
* String instruments, such as the violin, viola, cello, ...
, th
"Joven Orquesta Ciudad de Motril"
In Motril, there is a strong music development. Young people study several instruments at the professional
conservatory and there is a local music school too.
Flamenco
Flamenco () is an art form based on the various folkloric music traditions of southern Spain, developed within the Gitanos, gitano subculture of the region of Andalusia, and also having historical presence in Extremadura and Region of Murcia, ...
is also performed here in dance academies and exhibitions along the whole year, especially in the
Cruces. Flamenco is the most prominent dance style but other styles are also practised, like ballet.
Youth Area provides many activities organised by local associations that contribute to the city's leisure like video games tournaments, crafts workshops and once a year, an event called ''Encuentro Joven'' where young people and children meet and these association prepares games to pass a journey all together and meet new people. This area has a centre called the ''Centro Joven'' where expositions of young local artists draws are passed so it helps to get to know their work.
Holy Week
The
Holy Week
Holy Week () commemorates the seven days leading up to Easter. It begins with the commemoration of Triumphal entry into Jerusalem, Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, marks the betrayal of Jesus on Spy Wednesday (Holy Wednes ...
in Motril has been declared a ''National Tourist Interest'', It consist of 12 brotherhood, 23 ''
pasos'' and more than 6000 followers. There are processions every day.
The ''Holy Week'' in Motril started in 1600 with the eldest brotherhood, called ''Vera Cruz''. After the
Spanish Civil War
The Spanish Civil War () was a military conflict fought from 1936 to 1939 between the Republican faction (Spanish Civil War), Republicans and the Nationalist faction (Spanish Civil War), Nationalists. Republicans were loyal to the Left-wing p ...
every brotherhood had to restore its patrimony.
Almost all the statues in Motril are made by some artists from the province of Granada.
Processions of note include:
* The starting procession is on
Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday is the Christian moveable feast that falls on the Sunday before Easter. The feast commemorates Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem, an event mentioned in each of the four canonical Gospels. Its name originates from the palm bran ...
. In this procession we can see two different
pasos.
* On
Easter Sunday
Easter, also called Pascha (Aramaic: פַּסְחָא , ''paskha''; Greek language, Greek: πάσχα, ''páskha'') or Resurrection Sunday, is a Christian festival and cultural holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, de ...
there is a procession called "Dulce Nombre de Jesus". It consists on a group of children carrying the statue. It is accompanied by a lot of little children carrying bells.
Nowadays, the members of the brotherhood accompany the image with special clothes that cover their face.
In Spain there is a tradition of not to eat meat on
Holy Thursday
Maundy Thursday, also referred to as Holy Thursday, or Thursday of the Lord's Supper, among other names,The day is also known as Great and Holy Thursday, Holy and Great Thursday, Covenant Thursday, Sheer Thursday, and Thursday of Mysteries. is ...
and on
Good Friday
Good Friday, also known as Holy Friday, Great Friday, Great and Holy Friday, or Friday of the Passion of the Lord, is a solemn Christian holy day commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary (Golgotha). It is observed during ...
.
Each city has their own stew. The typical menu in Motril is the
stew
A stew is a combination of solid food ingredients that have been Cooking, cooked in Soup, liquid and served in the resultant gravy. Ingredients can include any combination of vegetables and may include meat, especially tougher meats suitable for ...
made with chickpeas and cod, the cod with tomato, and some cod omelette. Also, there are different desserts like
rice pudding
Rice pudding is a dish made from rice mixed with water or milk and commonly other ingredients such as sweeteners, spices, flavourings and sometimes eggs.
Variants are used for either desserts or dinners. When used as a dessert, it is commonly c ...
,
torrija ... In these days it's common meeting the family.
Cuisine
The most popular dish from Motril is ''migas'' (crumbs), made of bread. Fish is also very popular in Motril, due to the town's important fisheries. The most popular fish are
anchovy
An anchovy is a small, common forage fish of the Family (biology), family Engraulidae. Most species are found in marine waters, but several will enter brackish water, and some in South America are restricted to fresh water.
More than 140 speci ...
(locally named ''boquerón''),
sardine
Sardine and pilchard are common names for various species of small, oily forage fish in the herring suborder Clupeoidei. The term "sardine" was first used in English during the early 15th century; a somewhat dubious etymology says it com ...
s and
shrimp
A shrimp (: shrimp (American English, US) or shrimps (British English, UK)) is a crustacean with an elongated body and a primarily Aquatic locomotion, swimming mode of locomotion – typically Decapods belonging to the Caridea or Dendrobranchi ...
. The most famous drink, exclusive to the area, is ''ron pálido'' which is a locally produced rum.
Leisure
Beaches
Motril is within the
Costa Tropical, a large tourist region on the coast. Motril has small beaches (bays) and large beaches (like Playa Granada). They are popular during the summer with people from the surrounding as well as the interior regions.
Beaches in the area include Playa de Poniente (a large gravel/shingle beach), Playa Granada (shingles), Playa Carchuna (gravel and pebbles), and Playa Calahonda (gravel). Many of the area's beaches include car parking facilities, first aid stands, showers,
beach cleaning, bars and restaurants, typical beach facilities (such as beach umbrellas and hammocks) and S.O.S. telephones.
Transport
Motril is served by
autovías
A-7 to
Málaga
Málaga (; ) is a Municipalities in Spain, municipality of Spain, capital of the Province of Málaga, in the Autonomous communities of Spain, autonomous community of Andalusia. With a population of 591,637 in 2024, it is the second-most populo ...
and
Almería
Almería (, , ) is a city and municipalities in Spain, municipality of Spain, located in Andalusia. It is the capital of the province of Almería, province of the same name. It lies in southeastern Iberian Peninsula, Iberia on the Mediterranean S ...
, and
A-44 to Granada. The
Port of Motril offers ferries to
Melilla
Melilla (, ; ) is an autonomous city of Spain on the North African coast. It lies on the eastern side of the Cape Three Forks, bordering Morocco and facing the Mediterranean Sea. It has an area of . It was part of the Province of Málaga un ...
,
Nador,
Tanger-Med
Tanger Med (in Arabic: طنجة المتوسط ) is a Moroccan industrial port complex, located 45 km northeast of Tangier and opposite Tarifa, Spain (15 km north) on the Strait of Gibraltar, with handling capacities of 9 million conta ...
, and
Al-Hoceima and shipped 2.8 million
tonne
The tonne ( or ; symbol: t) is a unit of mass equal to 1,000 kilograms. It is a non-SI unit accepted for use with SI. It is also referred to as a metric ton in the United States to distinguish it from the non-metric units of the s ...
s of cargo in 2019. Motril is the only Spanish Mediterranean port that lacks a rail service; building a line which would take 25 minutes to travel to
Granada railway station was estimated to cost €400 million in 2017. The link to Granada was rejected in 2010 by the
Ministry of Development on the basis of being unsuitable for freight railway transport due to the steep slope. From 1925 to 1950, Motril was connected to Granada by means of a
cable way that spanned from Motril to
Dúrcal.
Time capsule
On July 22, 2008, a second
time capsule
A time capsule is a historic treasure trove, cache of goods or information, usually intended as a deliberate method of communication with future people, and to help future archaeologists, anthropologists, or historians. The preservation of holy ...
in Spain was buried as part of an official event organized to commemorate the 135th anniversary of the cantonal movement in Motril, which began on July 22, 1873, and ended on 25 March. The president of the canton was Ruperto Vidaurreta de la Camara. This time capsule will be opened on July 22, 2023, to celebrate the 150th anniversary of this event. It is located at coordinates
Festivities
; January 13 – Earthquake Day
: Its story is particularly tragic: On 13 January 1804 there was a very strong
earthquake
An earthquakealso called a quake, tremor, or tembloris the shaking of the Earth's surface resulting from a sudden release of energy in the lithosphere that creates seismic waves. Earthquakes can range in intensity, from those so weak they ...
which had devastating effects: it caused the partial destruction of the city and the death of two people. Currently it recalls a vote conducted by the neighborhood because of the misfortunes suffered by hundreds of families during these disastrous years.
; February 28 – Día de Andalucía
: This day,
Andalusia's flag is hoisted at Puchilla's roundabout and the
Andalusian anthem is sung. On this day there are numerous acts of civil and military authorities. A popular
race is also celebrated in which the runners go from the square of the "Explanadas" to the
fire station
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A fire station (also called a fire house, fire hall, firemen's hall, or engine house) is a structure or other area for storing firefighting apparatuses such as fire apparatus, fire engines and related vehicles, personal protective equ ...
in the
port
A port is a maritime facility comprising one or more wharves or loading areas, where ships load and discharge cargo and passengers. Although usually situated on a sea coast or estuary, ports can also be found far inland, such as Hamburg, Manch ...
. After this race there are numerous sports-related activities.
; May 3 – Festivities of "Las Cruces"
: Motril is considered the second most famous city of
"Las Cruces", after
Córdoba. It's an important festivity considered National Tourist Interest. During the three days of celebration there are several types of singing and dancing shows. There are carriages decorated with traditional objects of the popular culture around the town and in some special squares neighbours make big crosses decorated with flowers. The most typical clothing for this day is the
flamenco outfit.
; June 13 – Romería de San Antonio
: It is celebrated on 13 June and it is celebrated in the north of Motril, in the neighbourhood where there is the old
chapel
A chapel (from , a diminutive of ''cappa'', meaning "little cape") is a Christianity, Christian place of prayer and worship that is usually relatively small. The term has several meanings. First, smaller spaces inside a church that have their o ...
of the Saint. The neighbourhood helps with the organization of this event.
; June 24 –
San Juan San Juan, Spanish for Saint John (disambiguation), Saint John, most commonly refers to:
* San Juan, Puerto Rico
* San Juan, Argentina
* San Juan, Metro Manila, a highly urbanized city in the Philippines
San Juan may also refer to:
Places Arge ...
:
Bonfire
A bonfire is a large and controlled outdoor fire, used for waste disposal or as part of a religious feast, such as Saint John's Eve.
Etymology
The earliest attestations date to the late 15th century, with the Catholicon Anglicum spelling i ...
s are lit on the beach, and people are allowed to camp, there is a tradition by which you throw three wishes written on a piece of paper into the fire and throw three negatives ideas into the sea for the tide to take them.
; July 16 – Festivities of
"La Virgen del Carmen", on the port.
: These are the festivities of the neighbourhood "El Varadero", on Motril's port. There, a mass in the
"Lonja Pesquera" is celebrated and fishermen sing a ''
Salve Mariner''. At sunset, after a procession in the streets, the virgin is boarded and leaves from the port followed by all the fleet, decorated for the events. In this festivity show
fireworks
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.
; August 15 – Patronal festivities of Motril
: In the first half of August the patronal festivities of Motril in honour of the
"Virgen de la Cabeza" are celebrated. On these weeks, different events are celebrated in the "Ferial del Cortijo del Conde", with some
concerts
A concert, often known informally as a gig or show, is a live performance of music in front of an audience. The performance may be carried by a single musician, in which case it is sometimes called a recital, or by a musical ensemble such as an ...
, night
fair
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, dances, sport shows, fireworks with music on the beach, morning fair ... On the 15th, the Virgin goes through the city streets.
; October
: These two popular neighbourhoods of Motril celebrate their
patronal celebrations during the month of October. Both the "Virgen de Las Angustias" and the "Virgen de la Pastora" leave their churches and they go all over the neighbourhoods with the fervour of their neighbours.
Sister cities
*
Albardón,
Argentina
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*
Marple, United Kingdom
*
Melilla
Melilla (, ; ) is an autonomous city of Spain on the North African coast. It lies on the eastern side of the Cape Three Forks, bordering Morocco and facing the Mediterranean Sea. It has an area of . It was part of the Province of Málaga un ...
, Spain
*
Agounit
Agounit (also transliterated: Aghouinite, Aghounit, Aghoueinit, Agueinit, Agwenit, Agwanit, Agüenit, Aguanit; Arabic: أغوانيت) is a small town or village in the Río de Oro area of the disputed territory of Western Sahara. It is situate ...
,
Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic
The Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR), also known as the Sahrawi Republic and Western Sahara, is a partially recognized state in the western Maghreb, which claims the non-self-governing territory of Western Sahara, but controls only ...
*
Smolyan
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,
Bulgari
Sports
The town has a football team,
Motril CF.
Notable people
*
José Callejón (born 1987), professional footballer.
See also
*
List of municipalities in Granada
Province of Granada, Granada is a provinces of Spain, province in the Autonomous communities of Spain, autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain, which is divided into 174 Municipalities of Spain, municipalities. Spanish census, Granada is the ...
References
Bibliography
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