Motril is a town and municipality on the Mediterranean coast in the province of Granada, Spain.
Motril is the second largest town in the province, with a population of 59,163 as of 2008. The town is located near the Guadalfeo River.
King Baudouin I of Belgium died during a visit in the Villa Astrida of heart failure in 1993.
Probably the most important sector of the economy in Motril and its region is the agriculture. There are many greenhouses i...
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Motril is a town and municipality on the Mediterranean coast in the province of Granada, Spain.
Motril is the second largest town in the province, with a population of 59,163 as of 2008. The town is located near the Guadalfeo River.
King Baudouin I of Belgium died during a visit in the Villa Astrida of heart failure in 1993.
Probably the most important sector of the economy in Motril and its region is the agriculture. There are many greenhouses in Motril, and in the nearby towns, like Carchuna. The most important crops are: beans, cucumbers, tomatoes and peppers. Motril has an almost tropical climate. Due to this, there are also a lot of crops imported from South America, like mango and avocado.
Historically, sugarcane was also an important crop in Motril, but in 2006 the long-standing tradition, after hundreds of years of history, has been discontinued.
There are many different beachs in Motril, including a nudist beach. The most famous beach is "Playa Granada". There are also...
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