The height of summer brings a huge variety of guided tours, musical events and fun on the beach as locals and holidaymakers enjoy August by the Mediterranean!

As is the case elsewhere along the coastline of Murcia the summer season is definitely at its peak now, with the sand and sea in tiptop condition and air and water temperatures still rising as the beaches welcome the annual influx of holidaymakers. 

But at the same time there is, as always, plenty more to see and do in Águilas, including museums, sightseeing in the town and along the spectacular coastline, sports and musical activities and events at the majestic seafront auditorium. Plus, if you're feeling peckish, a meal at one of the many restaurants open all year round, where the local red prawns are not to be missed!

Unsurprisingly, many of the events this month are being held in the open air, in the Plaza de Antonio Cortijos. 

Whatever the reason for your visit, don't forget to make the tourist office your first port of call - click here for map.

For further information on these and other events, as well as places to see and visit throughout the municipality, contact the tourist office of Águilas or visit the home page of Águilas Today. 

NOTE: This schedule is likely to be updated as the month progresses...

EVENTS AND FREE GUIDED TOURS

Friday August 1

21.30: A gala in the Plaza Antonio Cortijos which includes the election of the main protagonists of next year’s Carnival celebrations, an event which has been awarded International Tourist Interest status. Tickets for the gala are on sale at the Federación de Peñas de Carnaval (Calle Rey Carlos III nº 50).

August 1 and 2

18.00: 3x3 basketball competition outside the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena, further information on 968 412033.

August 1 to 13

18.00 to 21.00: Exhibition of the esparto grass weaving heritage of Águilas at the Casa de la Cultura Francisco Rabal (weekdays only).

Saturday August 2

22.00: Concert by DEPOL in the Plaza Antonio Cortijos, admission free of charge.

22.00: Screening of the film Wonka in Calabardina.

Sunday August 3

22.00: A gathering of traditional “cuadrillas” (music and dance groups) in the Plaza Antonio Cortijos, admission free of charge.

Tuesday August 5

20.00: The 30^th edition of the “Mirando al Mar” event, consisting of a series of conferences and presentations, features a talk by María Teresa Lajarín in the Casa de la Cultura, a las 20 horas. Admission free of charge.

Wednesday August 6

19.30: Mediums, a free dramatized tour of three museums in Aguilas in the company of medium guides Isabella and Fidel! Discover some of the mysterious secrets the museums contain during a trip to the Archaeological Museum, the Carnival Museum and the Centro de Interpretación Paco Rabal.

Click here for further information or here to book your place on this tour!

20.00: “Teodora la Escritora”, children’s theatre on the Plaza Región de Murcia, admission free of charge.

21.30: Music and dancing in the Plaza Antonio Cortijos, admission free of charge.

22.00: A cinematic projection by the local José Matrán Photography Society outside the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena.

August 7 to 10

Arts and crafts market on the seaside promenade of Paseo de Poniente.

Thursday August 7

21.30: Charity musical gala in the Plaza Antonio Cortijos, with money raised going to the local branch of Cáritas (donation 5 euros per person, 10 euros with a table booked). Tickets are on sale at Café Bar Sol y Mar, Cáritas in Calle Armando Muñoz Calero and the parish church of San José.

Friday August 8

19.30: Free dramatized tour of the Esparto Grass Museum, starting at the tourist office. Click here for further information or here to book your place on the visit. 

22.00: The latest concert in the 5^th annual Summer Jazz Festival features the David Hermlin Trío. The gates open in Plaza Antonio Cortijos at 21.30 and tickets can be purchased in advance for 15 euros online here or at the Café Bar Sol y Mar, Multicines El Hornillo, Librería Las Lomas, the pharmacy in Calabardina, Nomads Garden Terreros and Cafetería Sam Sam. Click here for further information.

22.00: A screening of “Padre no hay más que uno” at the Residencial Los Jardines.

Saturday August 9

22.00: The final concert in the 5^th annual Summer Jazz Festival features the Jorge Pardo Trío. The gates open in Plaza Antonio Cortijos at 21.30 and tickets can be purchased in advance for 15 euros online here or at the Café Bar Sol y Mar, Multicines El Hornillo, Librería Las Lomas, the pharmacy in Calabardina, Nomads Garden Terreros and Cafetería Sam Sam. Click here for further information.

22.00: An evening of “trovos” and flamenco singing in the tiny hamlet of Cuesta de Gos, admission free of charge.

August 9 and 10

Futsal marathon in the Polideportivo Municipal, registration on 968 412023.

Beach football tournament on the Playa de Poniente, registration free of charge on 618 263738 (Soto) or 638 490833 (Bruno).

Sunday August 10

9.00: Free Marina de Cope walking tour, the coordinates for the starting point are 37.469325 and -1.499722.

Duration and difficulty: approximately 2 and a half hours; 4.7 kilometres. Low level of difficulty.

Further information can be found here. Bookings: through the Murcia tourist board here or through the tourist office.

This walk takes place in the regional park of Cabo Cope and Puntas de Calnegre, allowing participants to enjoy the natural scenery on offer, as well as walking through nesting areas for different bird species and Roman remains.

19.00: The celebration of Esparto Grass Day in the Plaza de España.

21.30: El Libro de la Selva, a Jungle Book musical show in the Plaza Antonio Cortijos.

22.00: Piano concert at the beach of Los Cocedores del Hornillo.

August 10 and 11

21.30: An evening of music and dancing in Calabardina.

22.00: Piano concert at the beach of Los Cocedores del Hornillo.

Tuesday August 12

22.30: Images of the Virgen de los Dolores are projected onto the Auditorium, and if you would like your name to appear next to one of them contact the Cabildo de Cofradías (in Calle Quintana, opposite Bar Pizarro, on 30^th July between 19.00 and 21.00 or by email at aguilaspasoazul@gmial.com.

Wednesday August 13

19.30: Mediums, a free dramatized tour of three museums in Aguilas in the company of medium guides Isabella and Fidel! Discover some of the mysterious secrets the museums contain during a trip to the Archaeological Museum, the Carnival Museum and the Centro de Interpretación Paco Rabal.

Click here for further information or here to book your place on this tour!

20.00: “Kint y Sugi”, children’s theatre outside the Auditorio.

20.00: The final presentation in the Mirando al Mar season concerns the reintroduction of endangered species to the Region of Murcia and is given by Juan María Vázquez at the Casa de la Cultura. Admission is free of charge.

21.30: An evening of music and dancing in the Plaza Antonio Cortijos, admission free of charge.

22.30: Theatre and circus acts at the small church of Calabardina, admission free of charge.

Thursday August 14

23.00: Fireworks over the Bay of Levante to herald the national holiday of the Virgen de la Asunción the following day.

Friday August 15

19.00: The traditional holiday regatta and competition to clamber along a greasy pole (“cucaña”) at the fishing port.

19.30: Free dramatized tour of the Esparto Grass Museum, starting at the tourist office. Click here for further information or here to book your place on the visit. 

20.30: Boxing, kick boxing and Muay Thai at “Balcón de Bea” on the seafront alongside the Puerto Deportivo Juan Montiel.

22.00: A tribute to singer Manuel Carrasco in the Plaza Antonio Cortijos, admission free of charge.

Saturday August 16

21.30: Summer Carnival parade in the Bay of Levante, from the Club Náutico to the Ícaro statue which is a monument to Carnival.

Sunday August 17

19.00: Free guided tour of the Castillo de San Juan de Águilas

Starts at the tourist office.

The 18th century castle of San Juan is one of the most visible and important monuments of Águilas, offering both an insight into the town’s history and fabulous views over the town itself and the Mediterranean.

Further info can be found here. Reservations to take part in the free visit should be made through the regional tourist board website here.

Comfortable clothing and footwear, a hat, water and sun cream are definitely necessary at this time of year!

22.00: La del Manojo de Rosas, a zarzuela light opera at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena. Tickets priced at 17 euros are available online here or at the Casa de la Cultura, the Museo Arqueológico and for latecomers at the box office from 21.00 on the day of the show.

21.30: El Patio de Vecinos, children’s theatre in Calabardina, admission free of charge.

21.30: Chirigoteando, satirical Carnival singing groups in the Plaza Antonio Cortijos.

August 18 to 29

18.00 to 21.00: Exhibition of the accoutrements of the figure of the Virgen de los Dolores at the Casa de la Cultura.

Wednesday August 20

19.30: Mediums, a free dramatized tour of three museums in Aguilas in the company of medium guides Isabella and Fidel! Discover some of the mysterious secrets the museums contain during a trip to the Archaeological Museum, the Carnival Museum and the Centro de Interpretación Paco Rabal.

Click here for further information or here to book your place on this tour!

21.30: An evening of music and dancing in the Plaza Antonio Cortijos.

22.00: Theatre and circus acts at the small church of Calabardina, admission free of charge.

22.00: Screening of Buffalo Kids in the Plaza Gutierrez Mellado.

Thursday August 21

21.00: The traditional “Sartenazo” to raise funds for the Hospitalidad Nuestra Señora de Lourdes in the Plaza Antonio Cortijos, bookings on 690 367696.

22.00: Screening of “Del Revés” in the Plaza Región de Murcia.

Friday August 22

19.30: Free dramatized tour of the Esparto Grass Museum, starting at the tourist office. Click here for further information or here to book your place on the visit. 

22.00: Soraya live in concert in the Plaza Antonio Cortijos, admission free of charge.

Saturday August 23

Free Mr Gillman and El Hornillo railways tour

Starts outside the auditorium at 19.00.

Duration: approximately 2 hours.

Bookings: through the Region of Murcia tourist board here or through the tourist office.

This tour allows participants to experience the history of the traders and industrialists who played such an important role in the economy of Águilas in the second half of the 19th century and the first 30 years of the 20th, among them Gustavo Gillman. The route includes the Monument to the Railway, the bridge over the Rambla de las Culebras, the Sendero del Hornillo and the museum which has been created in the railway tunnel, which led to the Embarcadero del Hornillo loading jetty.

For further info click here.

19.00: An evening of Pride begins in the Plaza Antonio Cortijos prior to a parade at 22.00 along the seafront to the Auditorium.

22.00: A screening of Lassie in the tiny village of Tébar.

Sunday August 24

21.30: Drilo and the Kids Band, musical entertainment for toddlers in the Plaza Antonio Cortijos, admission free of charge.

Wednesday August 27

19.30: Mediums, a free dramatized tour of three museums in Aguilas in the company of medium guides Isabella and Fidel! Discover some of the mysterious secrets the museums contain during a trip to the Archaeological Museum, the Carnival Museum and the Centro de Interpretación Paco Rabal.

Click here for further information or here to book your place on this tour!

22.00: Theatre and circus acts at the small church of Calabardina, admission free of charge.

22.00: A screening of “Historias de la Radio” in the tiny village of Cuesta de Gos.

Thursday August 28

19.00: Free guided tour of the historic town centre of Águilas starting at the Tourist Office.

Duration: approximately 2 hours.

This tour takes participants through the port and Plaza de España and past important monuments and buildings, such as the Ícaro (Carnival monument), Ferrocarril monument, Archaeological Museum and church of San José. The tour is suitable for those of limited mobility.

Further information here: bookings for this tour throughout the year should be made here or through the tourist office.

20.00: Free concert by Lady Mabelle in the Plaza Antonio Cortijos.

Friday August 29

19.30: Free dramatized tour of the Esparto Grass Museum, starting at the tourist office. Click here for further information or here to book your place on the visit. 

22.00: A screening of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire in the Plaza Montcada i Reixac.

22.00: Swing music in the Plaza Antonio Cortijos, music from the 70s, 80s and 90s. Admission free of charge.

Saturday August 30

18.00: The 41st annual “Alcaldesa de Águilas” running race begins in the Plaza de España, registration open until August 25 online here (cost between 1 and 5 euros).

22.00: Entertainment from Los Renegados in the Plaza Antonio Cortijos, admission free of charge.

Sunday August 31

22.00: A tribute to popular Spanish singer Nino Bravo in the Plaza Antonio Cortijos, admission free of charge.

 

 

OTHER GUIDED AND NON-GUIDED TOURS

Every Saturday, visit the iconic Embarcadero del Hornillo railway loading jetty

The iconic 120-year-old railway loading jetty of the Embarcadero de Hornillo has recently been opened to visits from members of the public since early June last year. The first phase of the project to restore the jetty was completed shortly beforehand and much of its former glory (and structural stability) has been recovered.

As a result non-guided visits are now permitted, and throughout this month they take place between 11.00 and 13.00.

This timetable is susceptible to modification according to demand. Registration for these free visits is currently through the Águilas tourist office (telephone 968 493285) only but it is hoped that an online facility is soon to be added. 

The Tourist Train is running every day until August 31 between 20.00 and 1.00. 30-minute rides along the two main bays of Águilas, prices 3 euros for children, 6 euros for adults, infants and pets free of charge. Payment is accepted in cash or by Bizum. 

 

 

Affordable visits with official tour guide Inmaculada Mondéjar

The historic centre of Águilas and the Carnival tradition

Mondays until 12th September except 4th August. Starts at the tourist office at 10.30, lasting approximately 2 hours.  

The route includes the old town centre of Águilas, the Ícaro monument to the spirit of Carnival, the Esparto Grass Museum and the Carnival Museum (including the “Pasaje de las Mussonas” displays and the winner of the top costume at the Night Carnival of 2024).

Price: Over 12’s 10.00 euros, children 6-12 4.00 euros, under 5’s free of charge.

Online bookings available here, payment in cash at the start of the tour.

“Águilas, de su mar a tu mesa”

Thursdays until 12th September except 7th and 14th August. Starts at the Ícaro monument to Carnival at 16.30, lasting approximately 2 hours.  

This is an “urban maritime” tour during which participants learn about the historical, cultural, ethnographic and natural history of Águilas and its fishing fleet. On the agenda are the traditional fishing techniques used by fishermen in this part of Spain, the species of fish which are caught along this stretch of the Mediterranean coastline and of course the importance of the catch in the local cuisine and gastronomy of Águilas. The tour ends with a visit to the local fish market in the port, where the fleet sell off their catch as soon as they reach shore!

Online booking available here. Prices: Over 12’s 10.00 euros, children 6-12 4.00 euros, under 5’s free of charge.

Night visits to Águilas

Thursdays until 12th September except 7th and 14th August, starting at 21.30 at the tourist office and lasting approximately 2 hours.

Booking is available online here, prices 10€ for adults, 5 euros for 6-12-year-olds and free for under 5s.

Affordable visits with official tour guide Anabel López

1. Mysteries and Legends of Águilas

Another evening visit beginning every Monday in July and August at 22.00 at the Ícaro monument to Carnival on the seafront and lasting approximately 2 hours.

Precio: 5 €/ pax, menores de 5 años gratis.

Prices: 5 euros per head, under 5’s free of charge.

Prior bookings are required by telephone on 616 411061 or by email at visitaguilas@gmx.es.

2. The railway loading jetty of El Hornillo and the surrounding area

This 2-hour tour, taking place on Tuesdays throughotu July and August, can be booked privately for groups of at least 20 people and covers the railway and engineering history of Águilas, which owed much to British engineering, mining know-how and entrepreneurial greed in the late 19^th and early 20^th centuries. The route begins at the car park of Multicines El Hornillo at 19.30.

Price: 5 euros per head, minimum 85 euros per tour. Bookings should be made by telephone on 616 411061 or by email at visitaguilas@gmx.es.

3. The historic town centre of Águilas

Every Wednesday in July and August this visit begins at 10.00 at the Ícaro monument to Carnival on the seafront and lasts approximately 2 hours. 

Price: 5 euros per head (children under 6 free of charge). Bookings should be made by telephone on 616 411061 or by email at visitaguilas@gmx.es.

4. The Cuatro Calas coastal nature hike

This walk can be booked privately for groups of at least 20 people and takes place in the coastal nature reserve of the Cuatro Calas area. The walk follows a route starting at the beach of Calarreona.

Price: 5 euros per head, minimum 90 euros per tour. Bookings should be made by telephone on 616 411061 or by email at visitaguilas@gmx.es.

 

ONGOING ACTIVITIES

Esparto grass weaving every Friday at the Casa del Huerto Don Jorge from 18.30 to 20.30. Open to all, reserve on 699 895646.

Calabardina street market on Fridays until 5th September next to the children's funfair on Calle Juan Gris and Calle Mallorca.

Exhibition, "Las Cuatro Plumas, Fértil Residencia", in the lobby of the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena, open Tuesday to Sunday 19.00 to 22.00 until 17th August. 

Exhibition of the Pura Vida collection by Lorenzo Martínez, a combination of art, fashion and footwear at Calle Floridablanca nº 32. Every day except Sundays from 18.00 to 20.30, Sundays with prior bookings at estudiolorenzomartinez@gmail.com.

Children's fairground open every day from 20.00.

The Tourist train runs every day in the evening from 20.00, starting and finishing at the fishing port opposite Restaurante Mi Barquito.

 

Original version films at Multicines El Hornillo

Keep up to date with the next screenings on the cinema’s Facebook page. Ticket sales through entradas.com, phone bookings at www.entradas.com and on 968 412757 between 17.00 and 20.30. Email multihornillo@hotmail.com. Consult for days of screenings in original version. 

 

Activities at the Casino

Chess: For information contact Paco on 667 748561.

Yoga with Lara Díaz, further information on 658 423462.

Rummy: all levels welcome, contact number 601 904463.

The casino office on the second floor opens to the public on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 17.00 to 19.00. Telephone 968 447431 / 601 904463, email ino@casinoaguilas.com.

 

Water sports, boat tours and others

ISLA DEL FRAILE PAR 3 GOLF: a 9-hole course in the Isla del Fraile development, along with practice facilities and classes for beginners. Further information on 0034 622 808544 or from isladelfrailegolf@gmail.com. Open to members and non-members alike, price 15 euros for non-members and 10 euros for members.

PÁDEL ISLA DEL FRAILE: in the same Isla del Fraile development are tennis and padel tennis courts for hire: contact padelisladelfraile@gmail.com, www.padelaguilas.club or 0034 601 507 505.

Diávolo Surf: Kayak, paddle surf, snorkel and Sup yoga, guided kayak, paddle board and open water swimming tours, individual sessions or courses. For further information call +34 662 288157 or email diavolosurf@hotmail.com.

Águilas Surf Club, Activities include surfing, windsurfing, paddle surfing, Bigsup, kayakking, trips to Isla del Fraile, etc. Courses for learners of all ages.

Furither information on +34 601 514353 or at aguilassurfclub@gmail.com / www.aguilassurf.club.

HIDROSPORT, pedal boats at the Playa Las Delicias, 10.30 to 21.00 every day until 15th September, further info on 666 162404.

Don Pancho tourist boat, information on 695 261216 or at www.donpancho.es.

Aguinautic Charter, boat hire, sale and tours. Half-day and full day mini-cruises, whole day outing, also available at weekends. See www.aguinautic.com or call 0034 616 737 018.

Rex Alquiler Náutico, boat hire, trips along the coast and fishing. Call 0034 647 198 329 / 0034 667 013 541 or visit www.rexalquilernautico.com.

Nuevo Amenecer: Glass-bottomed tourist boat, group boolings on 0034 639 381 406.

Other nautical acitvities all year round at Club Náutico Águilas, Paseo de Parra 44, 0034 655 441 929 / 0034 968 007 874, admon@aguilas.com.

Boat trips, with or without skipper: Contact www.terrerosrutasenbarco.com or 0034 657 042 699.

Puerto Deportivo Juan Montiel

Hire of paddle and surf boards as well as kayaks all year round: information 0034 968 414 968.

Boat hire (WHALY): 0034 968 414 968.

18-hole mini-golf course, paddle tennis court, telephone 0034 968 493 493.

Juan Montiel training centre, telephone 0034 968 493 493.

Boat, kayak and paddle surf trips telephone 0034 622 428 650.

Jetski hire in July and August telephone 0034 636 137 165.

Actívate Águilas Centre, 0034 622 222 357.

Musical entertainment on the terrace Thursdays to Sundays.

Fitness Center Juan Montiel (663 170522, www.juanmontiel.wodbuster.com)

- Yoga and pilates with Emma Luna: 607 877492.

- Functional training with Edu Peña: 664 157334.

- Fitness for pregnant women with Team Guirao: 650 865551.

Car, van and motor home hire, Logar Rent a Car, 634 786915.

Event hosting: 968 493271.

Cafetería La Mar. Consult opening days on Instagram and Facebook): Terraza La Mar Águilas. 968 414968.

Beach games on the Playa de Las Delicias., telephone 968 412023, email patronato@pdmaguilas.org.

Acuagym Playa until 22nd August at the Playa de las Delicias, , further information on 968 412023 or at www.pdmaguilas.org.

Dance, yoga, wellbeing

Salsa and bachata classes, further information from Mónica (657 472926) and Luis (622 285608).

 

For more local events, news and visiting information contact the tourist office of Águilas or go to the home page of Águilas Today.

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