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What’s on in Aguilas February 2023
Carnival dominates the month in Águilas but there is plenty more going on...
The month of February is always a special one in Águilas as the town holds the biggest and best-known Carnival celebrations, but there are also plenty of other events taking place as the south-west ernmost municipality of the Region of Murcia gears up for Easter and the summer...
The full Carnival schedule can be found here, offering fun and revelry in an event awarded INternational Tourist Interest status, while other events and activities are listed below. 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.
Free guided tours in Águilas during February
Sunday February 5, Marina de Cope walking tour
Start: 9.30, 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 info here. Bookings: through the Murcia tourist board here.
This walk takes place in the regional park of Cabo Cope and Puntas del Calnegre, allowing participants to enjoy the natural scenery on offer, as well as walking through nesting areas for different bird species and Roman remains.
Saturday February 11, the Mr Gillman and El Hornillo railways tour
Starts at the Renfe Águilas railway station at 11.00.
Duration: approximately 2 hours.
Bookings: through the Region of Murcia tourist board here.
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, the museum which has been created in the railway tunnel, the Embarcadero del Hornillo loading jetty and the railway station.
For further info click here.
Saturday February 18, guided tour of the historic town centre of Águilas
Start: Tourist Office at 11.00.
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.
Sunday February 26, guided tour of the castle of San Juan de Águilas
Start: 11.00 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 here. Bookings to take part in the free visit should be made through the regional tourist board here.
Comfortable clothing and footwear, a hat, water and sun cream are still advisable at this time of year!
Other guided tours
VISITAGUILAS with official tour guide Anabel López Belmonte, for details see here or call 616 411061.
Official tour guide Inmaculada Mondéjar Piernas offers two tours, one in the Cuatro Calas area (see here, price 6 euros) and the other at the railway jetty of El Hornillo (see here, prices from 6 euros). Telephone 676 012333.
Cultural events: exhibitions, theatre, concerts, cinema, fiestas
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 on 968 412757 between 17.00 and 20.30. Email multihornillo@hotmail.com.
Prices 6.50 euros, 7.50 euros for 3-D projections (Wednesdays 5.50 and 6.50 euros).
At the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena:
Friday February 10: The latest concert in the ProMúsica cycle features the Symphony Orchestra of Cartagena performing works by Rachmaninov and Wagner. Starts 20.30, tickets 20 euros. Click here for further information.
Sunday February 12: Carnival concert offered by the Patronato Musical Aguileño. The concert starts at 13.00 with no admission charge. Click here for further information.
Sunday February 12: Carnival paper costume and body painting contest. This spectacular event is part of the Carnival celebrations and is being held for the 22nd time this year. The competition begins at 21.00 with tickets priced at 5, 7 and 10 euros. Click here for further information.
Tickets for events at the Auditorium can be purchased via this agency site: scroll down to find the event you are looking for. Alternatively, they are on sale at the Museo Arqueológico, the Casa de la Cultura and at the auditorium box office in the two hours before each event begins.
Free exhibitions at the Auditorium
Until February 3 Casas del Futuro. The exhibition can be visited every day of the week except Mondays from 18.00 to 21.00. Click here for further information.
Virtual exhibitions can be found online here.
At the Casa de la Cultura Francisco Rabal
Friday February 3: Presentation of the Águilas 2023 yearbook, starting at 19.00. Admission free of charge.
Gastronomy
February 3 to 12: Jornadas Gastronómicas de Cuchara y Tapas in Águilas. This event features a celebration of typical winter dishes (“platos de cuchara” are dishes to be eaten with a spoon, such as stews and soups), and restaurants taking part offer a wide variety of menus to suit all tastes and budgets.
Venues: Restaurante La Veleta, Restaurante la Chimenea, Restaurante Barra6, Restaurante Costa Azul, Gastrobar Saboreando el Cielo, Mesón los Panochos, Restaurante Vuelta & Vuelta, Hotel Puerto Juan Montiel, Taberna Mediática and Restaurante Mar-Uska.
Click here for further information.
Activities at the Casino
Chess classes for all ages in the library every Sunday 17.30 to 19.30, also Mondays and Wednesdays 18.00 to 19.30. Contact Paco on 667 748561.
Hatha Yoga Monday and Wednesday 9.30 to 10.45 and 20.30 to 21.45, Tuesday and Thursday 18.00 to 19.15 and 19.15 to 20.30. Further information on 658 423462.
Pilates with EmmaLuna, Mondays and Wednesdays 18.15 to 19.15 and 19.20 to 20.00. Also multi-level Tuesdays and Thursdays 10.00 to 11.00. Further information on 607 877492.
Boat tours and sports
ISLA DEL FRAILE PAR 3 GOLF: a 9-hole course in the Isla del Fraile development, along with pratice facilities and classes for beginners. .Further information on 622 808544 or from isladelfrailegolf@gmail.com. Open to members and non-members alike.
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 616 737018.
Rex Alquiler Náutico, boat hire, trips along the coast and fishing. Call 647 198329 / 667 013541 or visit www.rexalquilernautico.com.
Other nautical acitvities all year round at Club Náutico Águilas, Paseo de Parra 44, 655 441929 / 968 007874, admon@aguilas.com.
Hotel Puerto Juan Montiel
Hire of paddle and surf boards as well as kayaks all year round: information 968 414968.
Boat hire (WHALY): 968 414968.
18-hole mini-golf course, paddle tennis court.
Spaxión Wellness Centre, facials, body treatments, aesthetics, wood therapy, open every day. For information and bookings call 968 414811.
Dance, workshops, yoga, wellbeing
Learn about the folk traditions of the town: an initiative to revive the musical traditions of the port, contact Miguel on 696 887062.
Teyde Theatre and Development school: drama, improvisation, laughing therapy, batucada percussion, yoga, pilates, salsa and bachata. Intensive courses and cultural exchange. Information at escuelateyde@gmail.com and 667 876584.
Serenity Mind and Body, aerial yoga for adults and children as well as pole dancing. Special workshops on Saturdays. Zumba with Pedro on Mondays and Wednesdays. Address: Calle Inmaculada, 1.
Aura Surya Hatha yoga, improve your lifestyle and wellbeing, all levels welcome. Further information on 633 174641 or 652 783901, email hola@aurasurya.com.
La Cosecha, art and crafts wellbeing, Calle Juan Jiménez Crousseilles, tel 674 803889.
Other
Free esparto grass weaving workshops at the Huerto Don Jorge every Friday from 18.00 to 20.00.
Children's funfair every weekend in Plaza Antonio Cortijos: Open Saturdays 17.30 to late, Sundays and public holidays 11.00 to 14.00 and 17.30 to 20.30.
For more local events, news and visiting information go to the home page of Águilas Today.
Address
Tourist Information Office, Plaza de Antonio Cortijos, s/n. 30880-AguilasTel: 968 493 285
Oficina de Turismo de Águilas
Águilas boasts 28 kilometres of coastline, with many fine, sandy beaches, sheltered coves and unspoilt natural beaches. It is a great summer favourite with Spanish holidaymakers, so always has a superb programme of concerts and activities throughout the summer, as well as the biggest carnival in the Region of Murcia, 40 days before Semana Santa (Easter.)
Throughout the year it also has a number of museums and historical attractions, a castle with fabulous views overlooking the bay and several other points of interest, all of which make it an good place to visit for days out. Throughout the year the tourist office runs monthly guided tours and the route of the railways, which explores the railway history of the town.
The tourist information office is located in the Plaza de Antonio Cortijos, just a short walk from the sea front and Plaza de España, a cool, shaded space in which to enjoy a coffee.
More information about Águilas including beaches, what to see, what's on and tourist information can be found on ÁGUILAS TODAY
Opening Hours Tourism Office Águilas
16th September to 30th April 2019
Monday to Saturday: 10.00 to 14.00 and 17:00 to 19:00
Sundays and bank hollidays: 10.00 to 14.00 h.
CHRISTMAS
24th and December 31st: 10.00 to 14.00 h.
December 25th, 1st and 6th January: Closed
CARNIVAL
Carnival Saturday: 10.00 to 14.00 and from 17.00 to 20.00 h.
Carnival Sunday: 10.00 to 14.00 h.
Carnival Monday: 10.00 to 14.00 h.
Shrove Tuesday: 10.00 to 14.00 h.
Piñata Sunday: 10.00 to 14.00 h.
EASTER
Thursday and Friday: 10.00 to 14.00 h.
MAY, JUNE AND FIRST HALF OF SEPTEMBER
Monday to Friday: 09.00 to 14.00 and from 17.00 to 20.00 h.
Saturday: 10.00 to 14.00 and from 17.00 to 20.00 h.
Sundays: 10.00 to 14.00 h.
JULY AND AUGUST
Monday to Friday: 09.30 to 14.00 and from 17.00 to 21.00 h.
Saturday: 10.00 to 14.00 and from 17.00 to 21.00 h.
Sundays: 10.00 to 14.00 h.
Contact Murcia Today: Editorial 966 260 896 /
Office 968 018 268
