This Wednesday 12th October 2011 – Spanish National Day – will take place a world class equestrian show in the Plaza de Toros de Motril. It will feature 14 beautiful Andalucian horses, 12 skilled riders and 6 flamenco dancers. The show will begin at 12:30. The entrance costs 5 euros and will be available two hours before the beginning of the show, at the ticket offices of the Plaza de Toros in Motril. Enjoy and be sure to take your camera with you!

For those of you interested in yoga classes, there is a wonderful, multi-lingual teacher offering classes in Motril, Salobrena and Almunecar.
Brice Canipel is French and speaks English and Spanish fluently. Classes are small, so each student receives a lot of personal attention to make sure everything is being done safely and that you are pushing yourself to your own limit. He makes everyone feel comfortable and welcome. The classes in Motril will be held Tuesday and Thursday from 18.00 to 19.30. They will be held near the Santa Ana Hospital. Classes begin on Tuesday, 14 September 2010.

This Friday and Saturday at 20:30, the Zarcillo restaurant in Motril and Ron Montero organize an unique Gastronomic Day where master rum-makers (maestros roneros) will offer you incredible samples with a gastronomic menu from the cook Álvaro García. The price is 37 euros per person. To make a reservation, please call +34 / 958 824 887 or +34 / 693 636 156.

The idea of transforming an old palace into an art museum in Motril is finally becoming a reality at last. The palace, known as the La Casa de Ruiz, dates back to the 17th and 18th centuries. Now in the 21st century, 653,000 euros have been dedicated to transforming La Casa de Ruiz. The project is part of the Strategic Plan for Cultural Infrastructure. The project is estimated to take 18 months to complete. The old palace offers a neoclassical style featuring black marble columns, white marble staircases, and grey stone.

After much planning, the development of a new health centre is currently underway in Motril. The Mayor of Motril Carlos Rojas expects Motril to continue to grow and expand. The centre is necessary to meet the needs of the growing foreign population. The centre will provide high quality services and will be a very big asset to the area.