Featured with modern amenities, most of the vacation villas and homes in Motril are closely located to bars, restaurants and nightclubs. This city enjoys a vast coastal strip spread over the two main beaches of Playa Poniente and Playa Granada. The major highlight of these beaches are that both of them are dotted with many sheltered coves, rocky inlets and cliffs making it ideal for diving, snorkeling and sailing. For those who like golfing, the city has a 9-hole executive golf course called Los Moriscos that is well equipped with a driving range and good leisure facilities. The Sierra Nevada Mountains located near Motril is a great choice for vacationers who like to go skiing, snowboarding and mountaineering. The city is also located near to similar other attractions of this region such as Castell De Ferro and Sierra Nevada.

The city is well known for its ancient past and has many historical buildings to its name. Built in 1880, the Teatro Calderón de la Barca is one of the renowned old buildings of this region. Declared as a Monument of Cultural Interest by the regional government of Andalusia, the building hosts many theatrical performances, musical and cultural events in the winter season. The Museum of Sugar is another key historic building of this city that has emphasized on sugarcane processing, which is considered to be the main commerce of Motril. Besides this, other ancient buildings include the house of Countess Torre Isabel and the Casa de Palma or Lucas Palma’s mill. Motril is famous for a lively nightlife with many local bars and clubs adding an extra sparkle to its vibrant ambiance. The city has many outstanding restaurants like the Resaturante Gracia II, El Dorado, La Tranquera and Manila that offer different types of cuisines. Motril's harbor provides the chance to celebrate and enjoy the different fairs and fiestas like Easter, Day of the Crosses and the Fiestas de San Juan, Virgen del Carmen and Virgen del Rosario. Semana Verde is a local agricultural fair that attracts not only farmers but also visitors from all over the region who come here to sample the best wines, raisins, olive oils, almond sweets, sausages and other food items that the area produces. Apart from this, most of the other small fairs and local events take place near Motril vacation rentals where you can participate and enjoy the art and cultural diversity of this city.