Upon hearing that Ikea would not be setting up shop – literally – in Pullianas, the Mayor of Motril has offered a plot within the municipality.
The site chosen is on municipal land in El Cortijo del Conde: i.e., where the summer fair is held.
The Mayor, Flor Almón, personally penned off a letter to the Directora de Expansion for Ikea, numbering the advantages that Motril can offer as a location; road communications and as a neurological centre for the Costa Tropical.
A few days before, Alhendín also offered its deserted but impressive industrial estate – Dave took Diana there recently to practice her driving, as it is a maze of deserted roundabouts and roads.
So far, Ikea has not responded to either offer.
(News: Motril, Costa Tropical, Granada, Andalucia)