The temperature has reached 29º in the shade this afternoon here on the patio at Cortijo Azahar so a decision was made to head down to the beach for a late swim and a picnic supper.
Playa de Poniente is a huge beach, 2200 meters long and has an average width of 110 meters. The sand is fine and dark of volcanic origin and the sea safe to swim in.
Playa de Poniente is a huge beach, 2200 meters long and has an average width of 110 meters. The sand is fine and dark of volcanic origin and the sea safe to swim in.
This beach is without a doubt the busiest and largest of Motril’s
beaches. There are all kind of services and facilities here: apartments, hotels, camp sites, restaurants, cafés,
supermarkets, beach bars - 'chiringuitos', an adult sports equipment area on the beach and a very frequent bus service to and from Motril. It
is the nearest beach to the centre of Motril only 2 km away through
the tropical plain with tropical fruit trees.
It has
a lovely
seafront
promenade
and is very lively
during
the warm
summer
nights.
It is well known for its intense nightlife and hugely popular with the young people who
meet up with their friends after midnight in all the different beachfront bars or
“chiringuitos” along the shore.
The promenade has a bicycle lane which is also used for roller skating and a children's play area. It is also used for open-air
activities and concerts and the annual firework display which ends 'Fiesta Week' in August.
