5 Beaches of Motril – Practical Guide, Prices and Facilities

The beaches of Motril enjoy a good reputation, with three of them, Calahonda, Carchuna and Playa Granada, usually receiving a blue flag certification.


This European accreditation is granted only to beaches that meet stringent environmental requirements and maintain high standards of facilities.

In Motril, there are beaches to suit everyone's preferences: you can opt for shallow sandy shores, deep and clean pebble beaches, or nudist beaches.


The Beaches of Motril include 10 beaches, each with its own charm and unique characteristics:
Its beaches don't offer as many small coves surrounded by cliffs as you might find in Almuñécar or Salobreña, but they are generally much larger and wider.

However, something you will find in this area are the greenhouses that can spoil the views, with some of them situated very close to the beach.

Granada Beach

Stretching almost 1.5 km in length and 20 m in width, this beach features fine sand and is surrounded by few buildings nearby.

Playa Granada has been awarded the European Blue Flag , signifying that it meets the European Union's high standards of environmental quality.

On this beach, the king of Belgium, Baudouin, and his wife Fabiola built their dream retreat, where they discreetly enjoyed summers until his death here in 1980. Villa Astrida remains on this beach, serving as a testament to bygone eras and is open for public visits.

Gold Course

In its vicinity, though not directly on the seafront, some beautiful Moorish-style residential areas and a golf course have been built, making it unique on the Costa Tropical.

Los Moriscos Golf Club is conveniently located near the beach and also features a pleasant bar/restaurant with the same name.

Facilities and Services

Playa Granada has parking facilities, showers, surveillance, and rescue equipment. Additionally, there is a nearby campsit, Camping Playa Granada, available.

Poniente Beach

Playa Poniente is the closest beach to Motril, and is also the busiest.

Playa Poniente beach is more than 2 km long and 1 km wide. It is composed of coarse sand and pebbles.

On this beach, the town council organizes many cultural activities during the summer, though the local nightlife is lively all year round.

Facilities and Services

It is highly developed and boasts numerous chiringuitos, pubs, and bars, as well as a wide range of facilities.

Additionally, there are two campsites located directly facing the beach: Playa de Poniente and Playa Granda.

This beach offers disabled access, surveillance and rescue equipment, a promenade, and rental services for umbrellas and hammocks, as well as showers and a barbecue area. However, permission is required to use the barbecue area.

Calahonda Beach

The name Calahonda (Deep Bay) already gives us a clue as to the type of beach it is.

If you're seeking a beach where you can enter the sea gradually and wade calmly without sudden submersion, then this may not be the beach for you.

After taking a few steps into the water, you suddenly sink. Nevertheless, it remains a very popular beach.

The beach of Calahonda is almost 1.5 km long and 50 m wide. It is composed of coarse sand, and its waters are typically calm.

It has the reputation of being one of the cleanest beaches on the Costa Tropical of Granada.

Year after year, it receives the Blue Flag award, a European-funded grant given to beaches with excellent environmental management.

Calahonda Village

Calahonda is a small fishing village 13 km from Motril, with a beautiful beach situated in the center of Cabo Sacratif.

It is the southernmost village on the Costa Tropical of Granada and, like many coastal villages, it developed around its port, which was once more significant than Motril.

Facilities and Services

Its clean and deep waters are abundant with fish, making it a popular destination for divers and enthusiasts of other water sports. Additionally, in Calahonda, there is a diving school available.

It offers a surveillance service and a Red Cross post for safety. Additionally, amenities include a promenade, showers, umbrella rental, and disabled access.

Calahonda is a highly equipped beach with numerous restaurants, beach bars, ample parking, and tourist apartments. It offers a less crowded alternative to Torrenueva.

Perhaps because their urbanizations are not as densely packed or because they have a different architectural style.

Carchuna Beach

Before reaching Calahonda, you will encounter the beach of beach of Carchuna.

The beach of Carchuna stretches over more than 3.5 km in length and extends more than 50 m in width. It comprises coarse sand and gravel.

Similar to Calahonda, Carchuna Beach boasts deep and clear waters, earning it the prestigious European Union's environmental Blue Flag award.

Lighthouse of Sacratif

It is located near the Lighthouse of Sacratif and the Farillo, an old Arab tower that was once a lighthouse.

Also known as the Torre del Llano, it dates back to the sixteenth century.

The tower has been leaning more and more over time due to the force of the waves.

This leaning tower, much like the one in Pisa, has become a landmark of the area. It separates Carchuna Beach from Calahonda Beach, making it clearly visible from both.

Facilities and Services

The Carchuna Beach features parking, surveillance equipment, a Red Cross post, showers, umbrella rental service, a promenade, beach bars, restaurants, and tourist apartments.

There is also a nice campsite nearby, Don Cactus. Nevertheless, what somewhat diminishes the charm of this place is the abundance of greenhouses surrounding Carchuna.

Torrenueva Beach

Unlike the previous beaches, Torrenueva Beach features shallow, calm waters and dark sand. It spans over over 2 kilometers in length and extends 50 meters in width.

This beach is highly urbanized, with many apartment blocks situated virtually right on the beachfront.

The beach gets very busy, offering a range of amenities including excellent restaurants, beach bars, and various other facilities.

Facilities and Services

There is some parking available on the residential area streets, not far from the beach.

It has a lovely promenade with one of the best ice cream shops on the Costa Tropical of Granada, La Perandrés, famous for its delicious curly milk, 'leche rizada'.

It provides its visitors with plenty of facilities, including a surveillance service, a Red Cross post, and recreational amenities. Additionally, there are showers available, as well as rental services for umbrellas and sunbeds.

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