Port of Motril
Spanish port located at Motril (Granada)
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The Port of Motril–Granada or simply, the port of Motril, is a passenger and cargo port in Motril, province of Granada, Spain. It is one of the Puertos de Interés General del Estado ("ports of General Interest of the State").
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| Location | |
| Country | Spain |
| Location | Motril |
| Coordinates | 36°43′06″N 03°31′30″W |
| UN/LOCODE | ESMOT |
| Details | |
| Operated by | Port Authority of Motril |
| Statistics | |
| Annual cargo tonnage | 2.8 million tonnes (2019) |
History and description
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The foundation stone was laid on 21 October 1908.[1] Building works ended in 1927.[1] A bulk cargo dock was opened in 1994.[1]
On 1 October 2005, the standalone Port Authority of Motril was created, upon a split from the Port Authority of Almería.[1][2] Two years later, the expansion of the Azucenas dock was inaugurated, featuring ro-ro capabilities.[1][2]
It is connected by ferry to Nador, Melilla, Al-Hoceima and Tanger-Med.[3]
The port closed its 2019 year with a total cargo traffic of 2.8 million tonnes.[3]
