What to know

How to get here

By car, by bus, nearby airports, port of Motril

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By car

The most flexible option. For turn-by-turn navigation, set your maps app to Motril (Granada).

Fast route:

Tip: in summer, leave early to avoid traffic and find parking more easily.
Pro tip: save two places: Motril town center and Playa de Poniente.
Open route in Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Motril%2C%20Granada%2C%20Spain

If you’re heading to the Port (ferry):

Destination: Port of Motril
Tip: allow extra time in peak dates (summer/OPE).
Route to the Port of Motril: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Puerto%20de%20Motril

By bus

Motril has a bus station. Here are the key details to arrive and check tickets/timetables.

Motril Bus Station:

Address: Camino San Antonio, 18600 Motril (Granada)
Alternate ref: Camino San Antonio, 25 (some maps)
Phone (info): +34 958 600 879
View on Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Estaci%C3%B3n%20de%20Autobuses%20de%20Motril%2C%20Camino%20San%20Antonio%2C%20Motril
Departures (ALSA): https://www.alsa.es/estaciones/estacion-motril

Note: exact numbering (s/n or 25) may vary by source/map. The “Estación de Autobuses de Motril” pin in Maps is the most reliable for directions.

Bus travel tips:

Buy online: often cheaper and you secure a seat.
Luggage: check conditions if you travel with large suitcases.
Holidays/summer: arrive early (queues and higher demand).

Motril Bus Station — Address: Camino San Antonio, 18600 Motril (Granada) · Camino San Antonio, 25
Motril Bus Station — Phone (info): +34 958 600 879
ALSA — Departures: alsa.es

Nearby airports

Fly into these airports and continue to Motril by car rental, transfer/taxi, or public transport + bus (depending on schedules).

Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport (GRX):

Address: Carretera A-4075 Aeropuerto, Km 2,2, 18330 Chauchina (Granada)
Phone (Aena): +34 913 211 000
Website: aena.es (GRX) — https://www.aena.es/es/f.g.l.-granada-jaen.html
View on Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Carretera%20A-4075%20Aeropuerto%2C%20Km%202%2C2%2C%2018330%20Chauchina%2C%20Granada
Aena contact (GRX): https://www.aena.es/es/f.g.l.-granada-jaen/conocenos-grx/contacta.html

Málaga–Costa del Sol Airport (AGP):

Phone (Aena): +34 913 211 000
Website: aena.es (AGP) — https://www.aena.es/es/malaga-costa-del-sol.html
Contact: Contact page — https://www.aena.es/es/malaga-costa-del-sol/conocenos/contacta.html
View on Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Aeropuerto%20de%20M%C3%A1laga-Costa%20del%20Sol

Almería Airport (LEI):

Address: Ctra. Níjar Km 9, 04130 Almería
Phone (Aena): +34 913 211 000
Website: aena.es (LEI) — https://www.aena.es/es/almeria.html
View on Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ctra.%20N%C3%ADjar%20Km%209%2C%2004130%20Almer%C3%ADa
Aena contact (LEI): https://www.aena.es/es/almeria/conocenos-lei/contacta-lei.html

From the airport to Motril:

Option 1: car rental (most flexible).
Option 2: transfer/taxi (direct and comfortable).
Option 3: public transport + bus (schedule-dependent).

Tip: in high season, book your car/transfer in advance.

Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport (GRX) — Address: Carretera A-4075 Aeropuerto, Km 2,2, 18330 Chauchina (Granada)
Granada-Jaén Airport (GRX) — Phone (Aena): +34 913 211 000
Granada-Jaén Airport (GRX) — Website: aena.es
Málaga–Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) — Phone (Aena): +34 913 211 000
Málaga–Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) — Website: aena.es
Almería Airport (LEI) — Address: Ctra. Níjar Km 9, 04130 Almería
Almería Airport (LEI) — Phone (Aena): +34 913 211 000
Almería Airport (LEI) — Website: aena.es

Port of Motril (ferries)

The Port of Motril offers ferry connections to destinations such as Melilla and some North Africa ports (depending on season/operator). Here are official contacts for info and tickets.

Port Authority of Motril:

Address: Recinto Portuario s/n, 18613 Motril (Granada)
Phone: +34 958 601 207
Email: info@apmotril.com
Official site: apmotril.com — https://www.apmotril.com/
View on Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Autoridad%20Portuaria%20de%20Motril%2C%20Recinto%20Portuario%2C%20Motril

Ferries — usual operator:

Grupo Armas Trasmediterránea (routes/seasons subject to availability)
Phones (Spain): 91 010 98 82 · 91 010 98 89
From abroad: +34 91 010 98 89
Email: atencionalcliente@artra.es
Tickets/routes: armastrasmediterranea.com — https://armastrasmediterranea.com/
Routes from/to Motril: https://armastrasmediterranea.com/en/routes-timetables/ferry-motril
Help / Contact: https://armastrasmediterranea.com/ayuda

Recommendation: confirm schedules and boarding info on the operator’s website for your exact date (seasonal changes).

Map of the Port of Motril: https://www.google.com/maps?q=Puerto+de+Motril

Port Authority of Motril — Address: Recinto Portuario s/n, 18613 Motril (Granada)
Port Authority of Motril — Phone: +34 958 601 207
Port Authority of Motril — Email: info@apmotril.com
Port Authority of Motril — Official site: apmotril.com
Grupo Armas Trasmediterránea — Phones (Spain): 91 010 98 82 · 91 010 98 89
Grupo Armas Trasmediterránea — From abroad: +34 91 010 98 89
Grupo Armas Trasmediterránea — Email: atencionalcliente@artra.es
Grupo Armas Trasmediterránea — Tickets/routes: armastrasmediterranea.com
Routes from/to Motril: armastrasmediterranea.com

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