Some foreigners here will be surprised to learn that political prisoners from Motril were sent to die in the Nazi concentration-camp of Mauthhausen.
Motrileños in Mauthausen Camp
by Martin Myall •
Tag Archive for Motril
Fast Response Saves Life
by Vivienne Hughes •
A man in his early 60’s fell to the floor in the Policía Nacional building in Motril where they process ID requests – he had had a heart attack.
R.I.P. Mari Pepa
by Martin Myall •
The majority of foreign residents in Motril or indeed along the neighbouring towns on the Costa Tropical, won’t know who Mari Pepa was, but every adult Motrileño will.
Mugger Suspect to Face Judge
by Hugh MacArthur •
Back in February 2024, a 71-year-old man with mobility problems (he uses crutches) was mugged in Motril. The alleged culprit is now standing trial.
Two Workers Injured
by Hugh MacArthur •
Two workers were injured in Motril on Friday after being hit on the head by a beam.
Las Explanadas Botch Job?
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Motril spokeswoman for Izquierda Unida (IU) Verdes Equo, Inma Omiste, has described the work going on along Las Explanadas as a “botch job.”
Las Explanadas Delay
by Martin Myall •
Well, it doesn’t look as if Motril’s Las Explanadas is going to be fully opened to the public any time soon.
Shaky Morning Start
by Hugh MacArthur •
This morning, southern Granada felt the earth tremor which came at 06.06h with the epicentre situated under Jayena 12 kilometres down.
Fishing Fleet Suffering
by Vivienne Hughes •
Five of the twelve local trawlers have been tied up all week because the cost of fishing now exceeds the potential earnings at market.
Speeding in Town
by Martin Myall •
Guardia Civil officers based in Motril nabbed two drivers caught driving at speeds of more than 80 km/h within the municipality over the established limit.