Despite Europe’s goal to have zero road deaths by 2050, last year was a bloody one in the province of Granada with a total of 45 deaths on the roads; 2023 ‘only’ saw 29.
2024 Provincial Road Deaths
by Hugh MacArthur •
Tag Archive for Motril
Motril-Melilla Ferry Service
by Hugh MacArthur •
The ferry company, Grupo Armas Trasmediterránea now operates a regular ferry service between Motril and Melilla.
Warships Visit Motril
by Martin Myall •
Two Spanish frigates, the Victoria (F82) and the Numancia (F83) will stop over at Motril Port this weekend.
Motril Cuts Down Trees
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Parks & Gardens Department belonging to Motril Town Hall has begun removing trees from the Plaza de la Tenería as a “preventative measure,” after the presence of a pest was detected.
Los Moriscos Parking
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Mayor of Motril and a gaggle of her councillors were out earlier in the week, visiting the work going on to improve parking on Playa Granada.
Gambling Hall Raid
by Hugh MacArthur •
Thee individuals were arrested in Motril aged between 25 and 27, two of whom were Spanish and one Moroccan, suspected of an armed raid on a gambling hall.
Death from Fall
by Martin Myall •
According to the Spanish news agency, EFE, a middle-aged man lost his life after falling out of a 4th-floor window in Motril.
Groyne Work Continues
by Martin Myall •
Work on the groyne on Playa Granada now continues after the pause because of a lack of suitable boulders from the arguably illegal Santa Teresa Quarry in Lobres.
Junta Blocks Infected Cuttings
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Agricultural & Fishing Ministry of the Junta de Andalucía has prohibited the transfer of infected branches from fruit trees being moved out of the municipality for disposal.
Bogus Dentist Arrested
by Martin Myall •
A dentist was arrested in Motril by the Policía Nacional from Huelva, suspected of running an illegal dental clinic in that town without the required qualifications.