February -Carnival, when the streets of Motril fill with masked revellers, and fun for all is guaranteed.

April - Holy Week, commemorating the Passion and Death of Jesus Christ. The processions take place in an atmosphere of devotion and respect.

3 May - The Crosses of May, when dozens of flower-decorated crosses are set up around the town, the inhabitants put on their fiesta clothes for a day of eating, drinking, dancing and chatting to friends and neighbours, and everybody has fun.

2-5 June: Fiesta Virgen de los Llanos, in Carchuna

13 June: Procession to the shrine of San Antonio

16 July: Fiesta of the Virgin Carmen, held in Motril, Torrenueva and Calahonda

15 August: Festivity of Virgen de la Cabeza and the main annual fiestas in Motril.

October - Virgen de las Angustias and Divina Pastora

Late October - Green Week and Trade Fair in Motril exhibition centre (Expomotril).