The FRS shipping line will commence a ferry passenger service between Motril and Tangiers, starting on the 24th of February.
Motril
News, views and information from Motril
Plans for Motril Market
by Vivienne Hughes •
A new party in power and a new impulse towards making Motril municipal market work. Previous mayors have failed; who knows this time.
Industrial Chimney Damaged
by Vivienne Hughes •
High winds at the beginning of the week provoked damage to the old sugar-factory chimney at the Fábrica del Pilar. A hole was literally torn from the side of this venerable chimney stack.
All That Glitters…
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Policía Nacional in Motril have arrested two foreigners accused of selling bogus items of gold jewellery on the Costa Tropical and in Granada.
Eventful Weekend in Motril
by Martin Myall •
The weekend shift for the Policia Local kicked off to a fun start on Friday at 18.00h with the arrest of a violent gentleman.
Port Problems Persist
by Martin Myall •
One of the freighters from the new German shipping line using Motril port, FRS Express, arrived without its cargo; they had offloaded elsewhere.
Motril Classical Concert
by Louise Powell •
On Saturday the 20th at 20.00h in the Centro Cultural de Cajagranada in Motril, you will have a chance to watch a free classical-music concert.
Dutchman Caught with Drugs
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Motril Port police have arrested a Dutchman after over 18 kilos of hashish were found behind the false sides in his car boot.
Maritime Link Trouble
by Editor •
The new Motril Port/North Africa shipping link hits a hitch after only one week, thanks to a lack of customs officials (inspectores).
The Reluctant Bus Station
by Hugh MacArthur •
The regional MP for Housing & Public Works announced in November that the Motril bus station would be finished by the end of January. Guess what… it isn’t finished.