The best city hikes and walks around Comarca de la Costa Granadina

In one of the wonderfully told stories about the two protagonists “Don Camillo and Peppone,” conceived by the Italian writer Giovanni Guareschi, it is also about the Mother of God, Mary. Peppone's youngest son is very seriously ill, and so one evening the communist mayor sets off for the church with five large candles. Don Camillo intends to place them in front of the crucifix on the high altar, but Peppone has objections and wants the candles placed at the Chapel of Mary: “That one belongs to your party. Light them in front of that one there, which doesn’t engage in politics.” After he has left, Don Camillo – who, as always, converses with the crucified Christ – implores him, “not to be hard on him.” The dialogue continues: “And why should I be?” whispered Christ. “By honoring my Mother, he fills my heart with gentleness. I only dislike a little that he called her ‘that one there’.” Don Camillo shook his head. “You heard incorrectly,” he objected. “He said: ‘Light them all in front of the Holy Virgin in that chapel there’.” (Giovanni Guareschi in “Fünf und fünf”)

Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Head is truly the jewel in the crown. What a delight to admire the art work of this sacred place and then walk the grounds of the beautiful park surrounding

The Pedro Puertas Skate Park is located in the Parque de los Pueblos de América (Park of the Peoples of America) in Motril (Granada). It's a modern space designed by architect Pedro Puertas Herrera, inaugurated in July 2021 as part of the park's urban rehabilitation plan. The park is free and open all day, as it's integrated into a public space. There's no ticket booth or entrance control.

It is located next to the Parque de los Pueblos de América (Park of the Peoples of America). It is one of the city's main green spaces. This park originated as a link to the American continent, a fact reflected in its flora. As you stroll through the park, you can appreciate a wide variety of tree, shrub, and palm species, all from different parts of the Americas.

Its construction dates back to 1538. It was formerly the hermitage of San Roque, built to commemorate the victims of the plague epidemic, as evidenced by the cross in front of the facade. In the 18th century, its dedication was changed to Our Lady of Mount Carmel. It is built in the proto-Baroque style and consists of a single nave, a semi-spherical dome over the main chapel, and a dressing room richly decorated with Baroque plasterwork. It is located at Calle San Roque, 1, in the heart of Motril (Granada), making it easily accessible for visitors.

An industrial artifact from the Motril sugar factory of El Pilar, dating from between the 1880s and 1929. The image evokes the region's industrial past, marked by a significant economic dependence on sugarcane. It was inaugurated in 2004. It is located in Plaza de Andalucía on Avenida de Andalucía, very close to the Parque de los Pueblos de América (Park of the Peoples of America).

Molino Beach in Salobreña is part of a group of beaches that also includes Salomar and Mayorazgo, located in the most modern and eastern part of the municipality, just across the Salobreña Rock.

La Fuente Municipal Park is a lovely green space located in Salobreña, in the province of Granada. It is located on Avenida del Mediterráneo, near the centre of Salobreña. It is ideal for walking, exercising and enjoying nature. It has trails, rest areas and children's play areas.