During July and August, on every Friday from 21.00h until 01.00h the Carquifa, Arts & Handicraft Association will be holding a fair on the Paseo de Poniente in Motril.
Motril
News, views and information from Motril
Speeding Towards Arrest
by Hugh MacArthur •
A 26-year-old man was arrested in Motril in possession of five kilos of marihuana in the boot of his car.
Motril’s Energy Needs
by Vivienne Hughes •
The recent growth of Motril, and we’re speaking about population-wise and industrial, is putting a considerable load on the town’s only substation.
San Juan Night in Motril
by Hugh MacArthur •
Starting at 22.30h on the night of San Juan (23rd) there will be kiddy as well as grown-ups activities down on Playa del Cable:
Beach Works Starts in July
by Martin Myall •
According to the regional, conservative MP, Carlos Rojas, beach regeneration work will commence during the first week of July.
Hospital Sculpture Stolen
by Editor •
A bronze sculpture that was unveiled at Motril’s Santa Ana Hospital has been stolen after less than a fortnight from its inauguration.
Asbestos in Schools Complaint
by Vivienne Hughes •
The teachers’ branch of the workers union, CGT, has lodged a complaint before the educational authorities over asbestos used in two junior schools on the coast.
Motril Drugs Clan Bust
by Hugh MacArthur •
The drugs squad of Policía Nacional in Motril have arrested ten people, aged between 25 and 46 over drugs charges.
The Motril Air Display
by Hugh MacArthur •
Yes, it’s that time of year again, with the XI Festival Aéreo de Motril set to take place on the 26th of June down on Playa Granada, so make sure you don’t miss it!
Mule Starved to Death
by Vivienne Hughes •
A man from Órgiva has been charged with letting a mule die from thirst and hunger as a result of having left it locked up for two months in an abandoned cortijo