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42-570: Motril ( Spanish pronunciation: [moˈtɾil] ) is a town and municipality of Spain belonging to the province of Granada , in the autonomous community of Andalusia . The main settlement is located a few kilometers inland, separated from the Port of Motril by the Guadalfeo delta . Motril is the second most populated municipality in the province, with 60,368 inhabitants as of 2016. Although its exact origins remain unclear, Motril started as

84-492: A National Tourist Interest , It consist of 12 brotherhood, 23 pasos and more than 6000 followers. There are processions every day. The Holy week in Motril started in 1600 with the eldest brotherhood, called Vera Cruz . After the civil war every brotherhood had to restore its patrimony. Almost all the statues in Motril are made by some artists from the province of Granada. The most interesting processions are: Nowadays,

126-650: A Phoenician enclave, and continued to exist in Roman times. Sugarcane was brought to the area by Arabs as a result of the Muslim conquest of the Iberian Peninsula . The area yielded to the Catholic Monarchs in 1489. The settlements of Pataura (an alquería featuring irrigated land) and Jolúcar (featuring mainly cattle pasture) belonged to Motril. At the turn of the 16th century its population

168-461: A cable way that spanned from Motril to Dúrcal . On July 22, 2008, a second time capsule in Spain was buried as part of an official event organized to commemorate the 135th anniversary of the cantonal movement in Motril, which began on July 22, 1873, and ended on 25 March. The president of the canton was Ruperto Vidaurreta de la Camara. This time capsule will be opened on July 22, 2023, to celebrate

210-492: A low number of inhabitants. The area of the municipal territory (Spanish: término municipal ) usually ranges 2–40 km , but some municipalities span across a much larger area, up to the 1,750.33 km of Cáceres ', the largest municipality in the country. The average land area of a Spanish municipality is about 62.23 km (24.03 sq mi), while the average population is about 5,988 people. Municipalities were first created by decree on 23 May 1812 as part of

252-616: A power struggle with Muhammad XII continued. Al-Zaghal prevailed in the inner struggle but was forced to surrender to the Christians. Muhammad XII surrendered Granada to Ferdinand and Isabella in 1492 and was given a lordship in the Alpujarras mountains, but instead took financial compensation from the Spanish crown to leave the Iberian Peninsula. The remaining Muslim population was given the status of mudéjar . The Nasrid dynasty

294-798: A territory that included Granada , Jaén , Almería , and Málaga . Valencia , Játiva , and Jaén were conquered by Christians during the campaigns of the Reconquista and for the most part, the Nasrids were made into tribute-paying vassals from 1243. Granada continued as a center of Islamic culture . The Nasrids later formed alliances with the Marinids of Morocco . Nasrid crafts like textile work such as ceramic overglaze used techniques from 9th century Baghdad and were applied to make lusterware , first in Málaga , Murcia , and Almería , and then by

336-580: Is a local orchestra , the "Joven Orquesta Ciudad de Motril" . In Motril, there is a strong music development. Young people study several instruments at the professional conservatory and there is a local music school too. Flamenco is also performed here in dance academies and exhibitions along the whole year, especially in the Cruces . Flamenco is the most prominent dance style but other styles are also practised, like ballet. Youth Area provides many activities organised by local associations that contribute to

378-431: Is extended to Spanish citizens living abroad. A Spaniard abroad, upon registering in a consulate , has the right to vote in the local elections of the last municipality they resided in. A Spanish citizen born abroad must choose between the last municipality his or her mother or father last lived in. As of 2022, there were a total of 8,131 municipalities in Spain, including the autonomous cities of Ceuta and Melilla . In

420-482: Is one of the most important and emblematic monuments in Motril. Located on a hill called Virgin's Hill, the church was built on the ruins of a Nasrid fortress in the 17th century by the architect Isidro de la Chica. The building was damaged during the Civil War in the 20th century and it was restored by the sculptor Manuel Gonzales, a sculptor from Motril, in the 1960s. Inside the church is the patron saint of Motril,

462-471: Is the only Spanish Mediterranean port that lacks a rail service; building a line which would take 25 minutes to travel to Granada railway station was estimated to cost €400 million in 2017. The link to Granada was rejected in 2010 by the Ministry of Development on the basis of being unsuitable for freight railway transport due to the steep slope. From 1925 to 1950, Motril was connected to Granada by means of

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504-645: Is the paper mill, hich provides 400 jobs and produces around 250 tons of paper per year. The Port of Motril is both a commercial and fishing port. The climate in Motril is determined by two important geographic factors: The combination of both factors allows the presence of a subtropical microclimate. The annual average temperature is between 18 and 20 degrees Celsius. Summers are hot, with high temperatures between 27 and 31 degrees and low temperatures between 18 and 22 degrees while winters are mild, with high temperatures usually over 17-18 degrees and low temperatures between 9-10 degrees. The African continent helps to cushion

546-615: Is the sugar refinery of Nuestra Señora de las Angustias, built in 1868. Some of its premises have been restored and are now intended for municipal usage, highlighting the magnificent "Nave de los Arcos". Juan Ramón La Chica owned two refineries called "Nuestra Señora de las Angustias", with one in Granada and the other in Motril. He gained full ownership over the latter in 1874. He also owned another sugar cane refinery called "Nuestra Señora del Carmen" in Pinos Puente, Granada. This church

588-646: The Parque de las Américas . It has been declared of historic value by the Andalusian Government with the chimney, store, distillery and terrain protected. It was founded by the Larios family in 1885, a family which founded a company based on the production of sugar and alcohol. At present, the company makes gin. The refinery was later burned down by workers frustrated with their low salaries. Leaving Motril and moving towards Puntalón and La Garnatilla

630-492: The Principality of Asturias , municipalities are officially named concejos (councils). The average population of a municipality is about 5,300, but this figure masks a huge range: the most populous Spanish municipality is the city of Madrid , with a population of 3,305,408 (2022) , while several rural municipalities have fewer than ten inhabitants ( Illán de Vacas , had a population of three in 2022 ). Almost 40% of

672-410: The municipal headquarters (city/town hall). The ayuntamiento is composed of the mayor (Spanish: alcalde ), the deputy mayors (Spanish: tenientes de alcalde ) and the deliberative assembly ( pleno ) of councillors ( concejales ). Another form of local government used in small municipalities is the concejo abierto (open council), in which the deliberative assembly is formed by all the electors in

714-455: The 150th anniversary of this event. It is located at coordinates 36°45′03″N 3°30′44″W  /  36.75076°N 3.51226°W  / 36.75076; -3.51226  ( Motril time capsule ) . The town has a football team, Motril CF . Municipality of Spain Although provinces are groupings of municipalities , there is no implied hierarchy or primacy of one over

756-558: The 15th century in Manises . This style of pottery produced first under Muslim patronage, then Christian, influenced the later style of colorful and glazed Italian ceramics known as maiolica . Throughout the 14th century, the Nasrids are noted for their palace architecture like the Alhambra , which was a product of the efforts of Ismail I and Muhammad V . In 1469, Ferdinand II of Aragon married Isabella I of Castile , resulting in

798-417: The Spanish population resides in just 62 municipalities with more than 100,000 inhabitants. 84% (6,817) of municipalities have less than 5,000 inhabitants. Castile and León alone account for 28% of municipalities but they constitute less than 6% of the population of Spain. A European report said that one of the most important problems facing local governments in Spain is the very high number of little towns with

840-536: The Virgen de la Cabeza. The church's modern day surroundings include the Parque de los Pueblos de América and the first fountain built in Motril, featuring a large Spanish flag . Motril has 61,171 inhabitants across an area of 110km as of 2012. Over the last several centuries the population has risen from 4,300 in 1610, with migration the most significant factor especially in earlier periods. The cultivation of sugarcane

882-441: The area's beaches include car parking facilities, first aid stands, showers, beach cleaning , bars and restaurants, typical beach facilities (such as beach umbrellas and hammocks) and S.O.S. telephones. Motril is served by autovías A-7 to Málaga and Almería , and A-44 to Granada. The Port of Motril offers ferries to Melilla , Nador , Tanger-Med , and Al-Hoceima and shipped 2.8 million tonnes of cargo in 2019. Motril

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924-494: The city's leisure like video games tournaments, crafts workshops and once a year, an event called Encuentro Joven where young people and children meet and these association prepares games to pass a journey all together and meet new people. This area has a centre called the Centro Joven where expositions of young local artists draws are passed so it helps to get to know their work. The Holy week in Motril has been declared

966-409: The city, "Las Explanadas", opened to the public in the mid-19th century. Motril has long been synonymous with sugar and sugar cane. The process from sugar cane transformation into various types of sugar, even liquors like the cherished rum of Motril, has always been the basis of the local economy. Sugar cane refineries in Motril include: The refinery is located next to the public swimming pool and

1008-414: The coast. Motril has small beaches (bays) and large beaches (like Playa Granada). They are popular during the summer with people from the surrounding as well as the interior regions. The main problems are the wind and the jellyfish. Beaches in the area include Playa de Poniente (a large gravel/shingle beach), Playa Granada (shingles), Playa Carchuna (gravel and pebbles), and Playa Calahonda (gravel). Many of

1050-495: The defences which protected the town centre, and incorporated defensive features which are still visible today. Sugarcane was the staple crop in Motril, and after its harvest it was processed into sugar in local refineries. The most important of these was "La Casa de la Palma", the remains of which are on display at the Museo Preindustrial de la Caña de Azúcar (English: The Pre-Industrial Sugar Cane Museum). By

1092-516: The end of the 1600s, the Nuestra Señora de la Cabeza church had been built. In 1657, Philip IV granted Motril the title of city, separating its jurisdiction from Granada. At the beginning of the next century, Philip V distinguished Motril as "Muy Noble y Leal" (Very Noble and Loyal), the motto shown on the Motril's current coat of arms. After the War of Independence , during which Motril

1134-474: The family. The most popular dish from Motril is migas (crumbs), made of bread. Fish is also very popular in Motril, due to the town's important fisheries. The most popular fish are anchovy (locally named boquerón ), sardines and shrimp . The most famous drink, exclusive to the area, is ron pálido which is a locally produced rum. Motril is within the Costa Tropical , a large tourist region on

1176-495: The functions of the comarcas and provinces are municipal powers pooled together. All citizens of Spain are required to register in the municipality they live in, and after doing so, they are juridically considered "neighbors" (residents) of the municipality, a designation that grants them various rights and privileges, and which entail certain obligations as well, including the right to vote or be elected for public office in said municipality. The right to vote in municipal elections

1218-442: The hard effects of Atlantic and Mediterranean climate, providing warm breezes from the south. Motril has a hot semi-arid climate ( Köppen : BSh ) with very mild winters and hot, very dry summers. On 16 July 2022, a maximum temperature of 44.5 °C (112.1 °F) was registered in Motril. Motril's theater, named Teatro Calderón de la Barca , organises many shows such as plays, exhibitions, concerts and monologues, and there

1260-601: The liberal reforms associated with the new Spanish Constitution of 1812 and based on similar actions in revolutionary France. The idea was to rationalise and homogenise territorial organisation, do away with the prior feudal system and provide equality before the law of all citizens. Between 1812 and 1931, the legislation regarding municipal organisation was changed more than 20 times, and there were 20 addition and unsuccessful proposals for change. Nasrid dynasty The Nasrid dynasty ( Arabic : بنو نصر banū Naṣr or بنو الأحمر banū al-Aḥmar ; Spanish : Nazarí )

1302-434: The members of the brotherhood accompany the image with special clothes that cover their face. In Spain there is a tradition of not to eat meat on Holy Thursday and on Good Friday . Each city has their own stew. The typical menu in Motril is the stew made with chickpeas and cod, the cod with tomato, and some cod omelette. Also, there are different desserts like rice pudding , torrija ... In these days it's common meeting

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1344-418: The municipality. The operation of the municipalities is broadly outlined by the 1985 Local Government Act. The Statutes of Autonomy of the various autonomous communities also contain provisions and many sectorial laws from national and autonomous community government determine the functions and powers of ayuntamientos. In general, municipalities enjoy a large degree of autonomy in their local affairs: many of

1386-417: The other. Instead the two entities are defined according to the authority or jurisdiction of each ( Spanish : competencias ). Some autonomous communities also group municipalities into entities known as comarcas (districts) or mancomunidades (commonwealths). The governing body in most municipalities is called ayuntamiento ( municipal council or corporation ), a term often also used to refer to

1428-544: The population of Motril. Due to this, in 1573 the Crown encouraged 60 Old Christian settlers to move to the area with their families. By 1574 there were however only 56 registered settlers, accounting for 254 people (a high ratio presumably justified by the number of servants accompanying the settlers' families). The Church of the Incarnation was built in the 16th century on the site of a mosque. The building formed part of

1470-572: The union of the Christian kingdoms of Castile and Aragon . The monarchs shared a common cause of conquering the last Muslim kingdom on the Iberian Peninsula. During the time the Christians were launching a campaign against the Emirate of Granada that would effectively end the Nasrid dynasty, the Nasrids were engaged in a civil war over the throne of Granada. When Abu l-Hasan Ali, Sultan of Granada ,

1512-435: The villages of its municipality, Carchuna , Calahonda , Castel de Ferro and others, live off of crops grown in greenhouses. Of these crops grown in greenhouses, tomatoes and cucumbers are the most significant although others such as custard apples, beans and peas are also grown. Motril's geographical location makes it a commercial and industrial center. One of the essential industries in Motril besides greenhouse agriculture

1554-607: Was an Arab dynasty that ruled the Emirate of Granada from 1232 to 1492. It was the last Muslim dynasty in the Iberian Peninsula . Twenty-three sultans ruled Granada from the founding of the dynasty in 1232 by Muhammad I until 2 January 1492, when Muhammad XII surrendered all lands to Isabella I of Castile . Today, the most visible evidence of the Nasrid dynasty is the Alhambra palace complex built under their reign. The dynasty founded by Muhammad I of Granada held

1596-574: Was descended from the Arab Banu Khazraj tribe, and claimed direct male-line descent from Sa'd ibn Ubadah , the chief of the tribe and one of the companions of the Islamic prophet Muhammad . The family tree below shows the genealogical relationship between each sultan of the Nasrid dynasty. It starts with their common ancestor, al-Ahmar. Daughters are omitted, as are sons whose descendants never reigned. During times of rival claims to

1638-420: Was for a long time important in the countryside, but commercial growing ended in 2006. Once the cane had been harvested, it was brought to Motril's sugar refineries including: These refineries are now abandoned. The potato was also a significant crop. Situated on the south coast of Andalusia , Motril grows crops like avocado, custard apple, guava, mango, and banana, as well as greenhouse cultivation. Motril and

1680-479: Was occupied by French troops, the city's sugar industry entered a new era with the introduction of steam technology for sugar production. After a few years, due to an increase in the number of sugar refineries, it became the largest producer in Granada. During the short-lived First Spanish Republic , the cantonal rebellion took place. Various places declared themselves independent cantons including Motril between July 22 and 25 in 1873. The most traditional ride in

1722-527: Was ousted by his son Muhammad XII , Abu l-Hasan Ali retreated to Málaga and civil war broke out between the competing factions. Christians took full advantage of this and continued capturing Muslim strongholds. Muhammed XII was caught by Christian forces in 1483 at Lucena, Córdoba . He was freed after he swore an oath of allegiance to Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile . Abu l-Hasan Ali finally abdicated in favor of his brother Muhammad XIII, Sultan of Granada , known as Al-Zaghal (the valiant), and

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1764-559: Was still overwhelmingly Muslim, and so King Ferdinand prohibited Christians from living in Motril and ruled that those Christians who owned possessions there were to relocate to Salobreña . After the mass conversion of the population in 1500, the town subsequently featured a majority of New Christians , or Moriscos . After the Morisco rebellion , most were expelled from the Kingdom of Granada as had been decreed in 1570. This exodus halved

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