The Prime Minister of the Junta de Andalucía, Susana Díaz, has called for a rail connection for Motril Port.
Motril
News, views and information from Motril
Churches & Building Licences
by Hugh MacArthur •
Work on iglesia del Carmen on Calle Las Cañas in Motril has finally concluded, meaning that the Semana Santa will see it back in use.
Body Found in Motril Field
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Policía Nacional in Motril are investigating the discovery of a body on Sunday the 23rd in the vega not far from the Ronda Sur road.
Aircraft Carrier Visit
by Martin Myall •
Probably the largest ship in the Spanish Navy is visiting Motril Port and hold an open day on the 13th of October.
Mobile Coverage vs Digital TV
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Motril Town Hall has admitted that since 4G coverage was introduced into Motril on the 800MHz band, TV reception has gone downhill.
Russians’ Unexpected Holiday
by Vivienne Hughes •
A Russian freighter was on its way from Russia to the UK when its owners got into financial difficulties. Now it’s moored in Motril Port awaiting its fate.
Alleged Mugger Caught
by Vivienne Hughes •
A 25-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the mugging of a mechanic in Salobreña at the end of August.
Chamber Music & More
by Louise Powell •
The Festival de Música de Cámara will begin in Motril on Saturday the 22nd with performances each evening up to and including the 30th.
Bodies Identified as Immigrants
by Vivienne Hughes •
It has been confirmed that the two bodies retrieved from the sea this week; one in La Herradura Bay and one several miles off Motril, were immigrants.
Gas Pipe Ruptured
by Martin Myall •
The roadworks on Calle Ancha in Motril has struck another problem, this time it was a fractured gas pipe caused by a JCB (backhoe loader).