Motril will be using aerial drones in support of the Policía Local in their duties to control the town’s beaches during this pandemic.
Tag Archive for playa de poniente
Beached Dolphin & Beach Finds
by Martin Myall •
Yesterday afternoon a baby dolphin (it could have been a porpoise) appeared completely disorientated on Playa de Poniente in Motril.
Plans for Villa Astrida
by Hugh MacArthur •
Motril Town Halls has plans to revitalise Playa Granada by increasing services in its most ‘forgotten areas.’
Motril vs. Costas
by Martin Myall •
What is happening in Motril concerns all coastal towns because it reflects real needs being hampered by administrative stubbornness.
Beach Bingeing Problem
by Hugh MacArthur •
Residents along Playa Granada are far from being happy bunnies over the litter left by beach binges (botellones).
Motril Beach Parking Solution
by Vivienne Hughes •
Motril Town Hall has come up with temporary parking space for 1,500 vehicles on Playa de Playa de Poniente, following the parking crisis.
Playa de Poniente Flooded
by Martin Myall •
Yet again, Playa de Poniente in Motril has become a lagoon – whereas other towns have their beaches eroded, Motril’s simply disappear under water.
Chiringuito Hoyo 19 Demolished
by Hugh MacArthur •
Post San Juan Clean Up
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Almuñécar beach-cleaning crews picked up between 80 and 90 tonnes of rubbish and litter after San Juan, whilst in Motril another 20 tonnes were collected.
Fireworks & Fiesta Bus Service
by Louise Powell •
Don’t forget that the big firework display in Motril is on Tuesday the 16th – the day following the Almuñécar one – a double, Costa-firework whammy!

