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miércoles, 23 de octubre de 2013

A traditional legend of “la playa de las azucenas” an extinguished beach of Motril



Once upon a time, in one of our short but exciting trips to the coast of Motril to my grandfather´s flat, we were told about the history of the name of the fond sandy beach that swung our dreams in those humidity and fragrant nights. 
  
“ It´s said that a Portuguese boat, while  coming back to its country was surprised by a sudden and sharp storm. Time passed, but the inclement weather didn´t get better. The  stiff wind ripped most of the sails. Gigantic waves moved them with no control and a downpour with no pause were the enough reasons to implore  the Virgin, who was taken in Corinto and accompanied them during the journey, to stop the tempest. So, on the other hand, they promised her landing and to make a church for her .Suddenly the storm paused and, as  soon as they began their trip, the weather became worse. Repeating again the same action, they Kneeled down in front of the image, and as a result the calm water led them to the beaches in Motril. It was repeated even three times, until the sailors took into account the Virgin´s wish of landing. So, it was in the exact moment  where they were closed to earth when all of them could gaze the beach completely covered of lilies. This is a symbol of purity.”
 

Pancratium maritimun L. (lily)