Torrenueva Costa facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Torrenueva Costa
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Country	Spain
Community	Andalusia
Province	Granada
Comarca	Costa Tropical
Elevation	1 m (3 ft)
Demonym(s)	Torreño
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)

Maruja García Beach in Torrenueva Costa

Torrenueva Costa is a sunny town in southern Spain. It's located in the province of Granada, within the region of Andalusia. This town is quite new, becoming its own municipality in 2018. Before that, it was part of a larger town called Motril.

Torrenueva Costa sits on the central part of the Granada coast. It's near other small places like El Varadero and Carchuna. The town's name, Torrenueva, comes from an old defensive tower built in the 17th century. This tower is still there, right by the main road that connects Málaga and Almería.

Because of its beautiful location, Torrenueva Costa is a very popular place for tourists. Many people, especially from the Granada province and nearby areas like Jaén, visit during the summer. They come to enjoy the beaches and the good weather. In the colder months, the town is much quieter.

Explore Torrenueva's Beaches

Torrenueva Costa is part of the Costa Tropical, which means "Tropical Coast." This whole coastal area is famous for its lovely beaches and attracts many visitors.

The weather here is usually great, making the beaches very popular in summer. People from nearby towns and even inland regions flock to them. Sometimes, strong winds or jellyfish can be a small issue, but generally, the conditions are perfect for swimming and relaxing.

There are several beaches to choose from. The most well-known ones are:

Torrenueva Beach: Main Features

This is the main beach in Torrenueva.

• Surface: It has gravel and small pebbles.
• Capacity: It can hold about 23,000 people.
• Sea Conditions: The water is usually calm.
• Facilities: You'll find parking, showers, a first aid station, and beach cleaning services. You can also rent boats and find bars. There are S.O.S. telephones for emergencies.

Maruja García Beach: A Quiet Spot

This beach is named after Maruja García.

• Width: It's about 15 meters wide.
• Length: It stretches for 300 meters along the coast.
• Location: It's located between the Port of Motril and Torrenueva Costa, specifically between Playa del Cañón and Playa de La Chincheta.
• Surface: It has fine, dark sand.
• Sea Conditions: The water is usually calm.
• Accessibility: It's easy to get to.
• Crowd Level: It's usually not very crowded.
• Facilities: Beach cleaning services are available.

How Torrenueva Costa Became a Town

For a long time, many people in Torrenueva wanted their town to be separate from Motril. They wanted to manage their own local affairs.

Steps to Independence

• 1987: Torrenueva gained some self-rule. It became an EATIM, which is a special type of local government that has more independence within a larger municipality.
• 1993: Six years later, with Motril's agreement, the exact borders of Torrenueva were officially approved. This meant everyone knew where Torrenueva's area began and ended.
• 2010: Torrenueva asked Motril to become a completely independent municipality. However, the city of Motril said no at that time.
• 2018: Finally, on October 2, 2018, Torrenueva officially became its own independent municipality! This was a big moment for the community.

Choosing a New Name

When Torrenueva became independent, it needed a slightly different name. This was because there's another town called Torrenueva in Spain, located in the province of Ciudad Real. To avoid confusion, the people of Torrenueva held a vote in June 2017. They chose "Torrenueva Costa" to show its connection to the coast.

See also

In Spanish: Torrenueva Costa para niños

• A-7, a major highway
• N-340, another important road