Description:
Once a small fishing port the harbour of Motril has developed into a commercial port serving the inland city of Granada with frequent ferries and shipping. Motril has a small yacht club/marina and is a convenient place from which to take a day trip to the city of Granada and the famous Alhambra.
A real treat for snorkellers and divers is the artificial reef built two years ago off the Peñon rock to shelter and encourage sealife, now showing remarkable results.
Entrance Notes and Cautions:
This port has a long breakwater (almost a mile long), which has been extended. In order to avoid possible impact from the sea wall extension to the local Azucenas beach (on the approaches to the port), a semi-submerged sea wall has been constructed from the beach (artificial reef). This extends out towards the entrance channel (see picture) and its outer limit is marked with a yellow buoy (flashing yellow every 5 seconds).
The entrance channel into the port is dredged to 13.50m. On approach, be sure to stay close to the breakwater in line with the port entrance and away from the shore.
No yachts must attempt to anchor off the beach as there is not sufficient depth.
Position:
36° 42.68'N, 03° 30.75'W (harbour entrance)
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