What to See in Motril – Monuments and Sites with Charm


Here we have selected the most popular attractions, places to visit and things to see in Motril.
Collegiate Church of Motril
The Collegiate Church of Motril, located in the centre of the city, presents a beautiful variety of styles.
Its impressive appearance reminds us that originally the church had a defensive purpose; the Muslim minaret, known as Torre de la Vela, has been preserved.
In 2005 there was a remodeling of the main altar, the presbytery was expanded and lowered and a new ambo was also built.
Opening Hours
The Collegiate Church of the Incarnation is open from 18:00 h a 20:00 h. Free entrance.
Contact Details
Address: España Square, 9, 18600 Motril, Granada. Telephone: 958 600 323.
Motril Town Hall
The Town Hall, next to the Colegiata, is a Baroque building built in 1631, with a Mudejar-coffered ceiling at the main entrance and in the Meeting Room.
Some rooms are open to visitors. The rooms display original period furnishings, art exhibitions and other cultural events are also held here.
Town Hall Opening Hours
Visiting hours change every month. If you come between 18:00 and 18:30 or between 10:00 and 11:30
on Saturdays and Sundays, it will be open no matter what timetable is being used.
Contact Details
Address: Plaza España, 1, 18600 Motril, Granada. Telephone: 958 838 300.
Carmen Church in Motril
This Baroque church is also located in the Plaza de España, near the town hall.
The cross in front of the façade reminds us of this plague that affected a large part of the population of Motril.
Inside, there is a single nave and a small dome located above the main chapel.
Carmen Church Opening Hours
Masses: Saturday at 20:00, Sunday and holidays: 12:00. Parish Office: Tuesday 17:30.
Contact Details
Address: is located in Plaza de España, in San Roque Street, 1, 18600 Motril, Granada.
Telephone: 958 601 252.
The Palma House in Motril
Casa de la Palma is a Moorish sugar mill in a colonial-style building. Its origin dates back to the sixteenth century.
Inside there is a garden with trees from America and a small Mudejar-coffered ceiling.
Next door is also the Sugar Cane Museum in Zafra Street 6. Telephone: 958 822 206.
Opening Hours
Casa de la Palma in Motril is open from Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 21:00.
Contact Details
Address: Avenida Marquesa de Esquilache 4, Motril.
Telephone: 958 604 711.
Church of the Capuchins
It was built towards the middle of the seventeenth century as a chapel in honour of San Antón.
It's a single-nave church, basic structure, with very little decoration in its interior. The main chapel stands out, covered with a hemispherical dome.
It is also known as the Iglesia de la Divina Pastora (Church of the Holy Shepherdess).
Mass Times
Spring and Autumn (Mar 1 - Jun 30, Sep 1 - Nov 30): weekdays 20:00; holidays 09:00, 12:00, 20:00.
Summer (Jul 1 - Aug 31): weekdays 20:30; holidays 09:00, 20:30.
Winter (Dec 1 - Feb 28): weekdays 19:00; holidays 09:00, 12:00, 19:00.
Contact Details
Address: Avda Pío XII, 9, 18600 Motril, Granada.
Telephone: 958 821 203.
Our Lady of Cabeza in Motril
Our Lady of Cabeza (Nuestra Señora de la Cabeza) church is dedicated to the Patron Saint of Motril.
Well worth looking at are the altarpiece and the dressing room of the Virgin, by Manuel González Ligero. It has a carving of the Virgin dating from the sixteenth century.
In the seventeenth century the chapel became a Franciscan convent. From this vantage point you can enjoy great views of the town.
Opening Hours
It can be visited from 18:00 to 20:00 h.
Contact Details
It is located next to the Park of the Peoples of America, on top of a small hill.
Address: Avenida Nuestra Señora de la Cabeza, 13, 18600 Motril, Granada. Telephone: 958 601 351.
Pueblos de America Park
To the south of Cerro de la Virgen, next to Nuestra Señora de la Cabeza, there is a beautiful park, El Parque de los Pueblos de América (Park of the People of America), ideal for a peaceful walk in the midst of streams and exotic plants.
It is still a very nice place to go for a stroll or to take the children, where they can play while you relax on the lawn.
It has playgrounds and skating areas, swings for children, a mini motorbike track and a variety of trees and bushes from all over the world.
Opening Hours
Park of the People of America is open from 10:00 to 24:00 h.
Contact Details
Address: Comunidades Autonomas Square, s/n, 18600 Motril, Granada.
Telephone: 958 825 481.
Calderon Park and San Antonio Chapel
Calderon Theatre

Address: Plaza de España, Motril. Telephone: 958 604 713.
San Antonio Chapel
Built in 1679 and in the Baroque style, it is located on the outskirts of Motril.Address: Camino de San Antonio.
Page Updated: April 17, 2020
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