Port of Motril facts for kids
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| Country | Spain |
| Location | Motril |
| Coordinates | 36°43′06″N 03°31′30″W / 36.71833°N 3.52500°W |
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| Operated by | Port Authority of Motril |
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| Annual cargo tonnage | 2.8 million tonnes (2019) |
The Port of Motril–Granada or simply, the port of Motril, is a passenger and cargo port in Motril, Spain. It is one of the Puertos de Interés General del Estado ("ports of General Interest of the State").
History and description
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The foundation stone was laid on 21 October 1908. Building works ended in 1927. A bulk cargo dock was opened in 1994.
On 1 October 2005, the standalone Port Authority of Motril was created, upon a split from the Port Authority of Almería. Two years later, the expansion of the Azucenas dock was inaugurated, featuring ro-ro capabilities.
It is connected by ferry to Nador, Melilla, Al-Hoceima and Tanger-Med.
The port closed its 2019 year with a total cargo traffic of 2.8 million tonnes.
See also
In Spanish: Puerto de Motril-Granada para niños
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