It was a few years ago that Motril lost its longline boats, as it was just not profitable, but such boats from nearby ports still catch swordfish off motril.
Large Swordfish in Motril
by Martin Myall •
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Release the Kraken!
by Martin Myall •
OK, slight exaggeration but the truth is fishermen out of Motril port caught a monster squid weighing 13 kilos.
Diver with Cramp Rescued
by Vivienne Hughes •
Personnel from Salvamento Marítimo had to help a snorkel diver who had suffered cramp but managed to keep afloat not far from the entrance to Motril Port.
Lorry off Ferry Nabbed
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Guardia Civil carrying out Customs duties at Motril Port discovered a lorry with 218 kilos of hashish hidden in the trailer.
Port Fire Update
by Martin Myall •
It appears that the Port Authorities’ initial evaluation on the fire in Motril Port yesterday, as reported, was overly optimistic…
Fire in the Port
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Bomberos de Motril are working to put out a fire within the port area, after calls came in around 18.00h reporting a column of dense smoke.
Four Rescued off Coast
by Hugh MacArthur •
You would have thought that with all these warships in the vicinity of Motril, it wouldn’t be a good time to make an illegal crossing from Africa…
Big Military Naval Out
by Louise Powell •
As you can imagine, there were long queues for this event in Motril, with Motrileños and tourists alike turning out in their thousands.
Eleven Warships Visit
by Hugh MacArthur •
Starting from the 30th of this month Motril Port will see eleven Spanish Warships dock to coincide with the Día de las Fuerzas on the 2nd of June.
Large Dead Turtle Found
by Vivienne Hughes •
A dead turtle, nearly a metre long and weighing 70kg, was found yesterday in Motril Port with a fractured carapace (shell) towards its hind quarters.