Don’t forget that Motril will be holding its August Feria de Día from the 16th to the 18th on Las Explanadas.
Motril
News, views and information from Motril
Motril Cave Find
by Vivienne Hughes •
A team of spelaeologists (potholers) made an amazing discovering in a cave within the municipality of Motril; finds include 70 pieces from the Nasrid dynasty; i.e., 500 years ago.
Suspected Burglars Arrested
by Vivienne Hughes •
The police in Motril caught two alleged burglars after a break-in in the centre of Motril.
Last Minute Golf Reprieve
by Martin Myall •
The Motril golf course, Los Moriscos was set to lose half its holes on the 26th of June at 10 in the morning but some last-minute negotiations stayed the avid hand of Hacienda.
Inadequate Summer Medical Coverage
by Hugh MacArthur •
The opposition party in Motril, the PP, claims that it has received complaints from the health-worker unions over the ‘deficient state’ in the public health sector on the Costa Tropical.
San Juan in Motril
by Martin Myall •
Tonight’s the big night and Motril is going to be no exception; plenty of acivities, as well as the traditional beach bonfires etc.
Nowhere to put Them
by Hugh MacArthur •
The 92 immigrants that reached the coast off Motril on Saturday the 17th have had the good luck of finding the holding centres full – they are to go free.
A Torrenueva Landing
by Hugh MacArthur •
Torrenueva beach saw the arrival of 32 illegal immigrants in an open boat, amongst them two women. All of them were from sub-Saharan Africa.
Successful Naval Visit
by Hugh MacArthur •
A total of 8,000 people turned up at Motril Port to see the seven docked warships belonging to the Spanish Navy.
Marihuana Shepherd Jailed
by Hugh MacArthur •
A Motril lawcourt has sentenced a shepherd to 3-years imprisonment for a marihuana plantation in Lujar with 5,160 plants – the largest one in Granada in years.