El Varadero: Seafaring District of Motril
El Varadero is the seafaring district of Motril (Granada). It developed around the historic and only commercial, leisure and fishing port on the coast of Granada.
Culture
The fishing activity associated with El Varadero dates back to the Phoenician, Roman and Muslim eras. For the fishing settlements there, this activity was one of the most important sources of livelihood.
Every year on 16 July, the Fiestas in honour of the Virgen del Carmen take place in Varadero. The celebrations last almost a week. The programme includes music, fairground rides, sporting activities and communal meals.
The procession of the Virgen del Carmen first passes through the streets of Varadero. It then boards at the Lonja Pesquera. By sea, it proceeds along the coast of Motril.
Every year, one of the fishing boats moored at the quay is selected. It accompanies the Virgen del Carmen at sea during the celebrations.
Another place is Restabal.
Nature
At Playa de las Azucenas, wooden walkways have been installed along the beach area. Raised walkways have been installed over the flooded areas.
A covered outdoor area for receiving visitors has been set up at Playa de las Azucenas. An accessible toilet module has also been installed there.
An access path and a pergola have been completed at Playa de las Azucenas. Both are in operation. The natural area is considered to be of natural, educational and landscape interest.
Route
The Ruta del Mar is 23.60 kilometres long. It has a low level of difficulty. Its cumulative elevation gain is 55 metres.
The route runs along asphalt, a dirt track and sections of beach. The Ruta del Mar passes through Varadero.
It passes the Lonja de pescado and the Ermita del Carmen. It then follows the traditional Camino Patria through orchards and traditional cultivated areas, ascending to Motril. The Cerro de la Virgen forms the backdrop.
Surroundings
The Museo Preindustrial de la Caña de Azúcar is located in the vicinity of El Varadero.
Republica de Motril is a museum in the vicinity of El Varadero.
The Mirador Playa de Torrenueva is a viewpoint in the vicinity of El Varadero.
Playa del Cañón is a beach in the vicinity of El Varadero.
Playa de Poniente is also a beach in the vicinity of El Varadero.
The Mirador Faro Sacratif is a viewpoint in the surroundings of El Varadero.
The Mirador Morros de la Esparragona is also a viewpoint in the surroundings of El Varadero.
The Casa de la Cultura de Salobreña is a museum in the surroundings of El Varadero.
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