Knowing that the mines of Motril have recently re-opened, I decided to make it a family Sunday fun day and go for a visit.
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Motril Mines Reopened
by Louise Powell •
The Mayor of Motril, Luisa García Chamorro, together with a gaggle of Town Hall officials, presided over the inauguration – or better said, second inauguration of the Centro Geominero del Cerro del Toro..
The Cerro del Torro Mines
by Martin Myall •
This Motril tourist attraction was opened to the public three years ago, before closing down again owing to instability of the mine shafts. And so it has remained owing to a lack of public funds.
Firemen Down A Hole
by Martin Myall •
The Local-Area Council, (Mancomunidad de Municipios de la Costa Tropical) has organised a potholing course for the firemen of the towns along the Costa Tropical. Fourteen firemen in all, are being instructed in how to carry out rescue missions in caves, mines and crevices.