a town of Spain, in the province of Granada, situated in a rich and fertile plain, about a mile from the Mediterranean, and 38 miles S.S.E. of Granada; Lat. 36° 45', N., Long. 3° 34', W. It is irregularly built, but varies considerably in different parts; for some of the streets are narrow, dirty, and unpaved; while others are handsome, regular, and well kept. In the principal square are the town-house, a collegiate church of a clumsy appearance, and a granary. There are several other churches in the town, a nunnery, and several elementary and upper schools. The neighbouring country is rich in fruit; and large quantities of fish are got from the Mediterranean. The people are for the most part employed both in agriculture and in the fisheries. Sugar, rum, soap, earthenware, &c., are manufactured here. The town itself has no harbour, but that of Calahonda is only about 7 miles distant. The greater part of the trade of the provinces of Granada and Jaen passes through Motril. Rice, dried fish, sugar, coal, timber, leather, cotton and woollen stuffs, &c., are imported; and oil, figs, oranges, wine, brandy, &c., are exported. Pop. 10,170.