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The warm early summer weather sees the May Crosses and a host of guided tours and other events in Águilas...

The month of May in Águilas begins with a long holiday weekend as May Day is a national holiday, and continues the following weekend with the traditional Cruces de Mayo celebrations in the village of Calabardina. Throughout the rest of the month, as the beaches begin to fill up and temperatures remind us that the hot summer is just around the corner, there is as ever a huge range of events and activities, including concerts, theatre, sports and of course the local gastronomy!

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 May

Saturday May 6, 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 May 14, 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 May 20, 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. 

Sunday May 21, the Mr Gillman and El Hornillo railways tour IN ENGLISH

Starts at the Renfe Águilas railway station at 11.00.

Duration: approximately 2 hours.

Bookings: through the Region of Murcia tourist board here.

For further info click here. 

Sunday May 28, 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. The next visit to El Hornillo takes place on Friday May 19.

 

May 20 Night of the Museums

In celebration of International Museums Day, which falls on May 18, the Town Hall of Águilas has organized dramatized tours of the local museums, while all visitors to local museums will receive a commemorative bag and pen while stocks last.

Two free dramatized tours on begin on Saturday May 20 at the archaeological museum at 18.00 and 20.00. Click here for further details.

 

May 26 to June 4 Gastronomic celebration of the locally caught greater amberjack 

Restaurants taking part: Restaurante La Veleta, Resto-bar Arrecife, Trapería la Tercena, Restaurante Ginés, Restaurante La Chimenea, Restaurante Costa Azul, Restaurante Zoco del Mar, Restaurante Saboreando el Cielo, Restaurante Tiburón and Restaurante MaR-uska.

Spècial menus at all these restaurants feature dishes in which the fish is a main ingredient, with menu prices set at between 35 and 60 euros. At Restaurante MaR-uska the offer is an amberjack-based tapa for 15.90 euros: click here for further details.
 

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 [email protected].

Prices 6.50 euros, 7.50 euros for 3-D projections (Wednesdays 5.50 and 6.50 euros). 

 

At the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena:

Saturday May 6: La Curva de la Felicidad, an adult drama in Spanish starting at 20.30. Tickets from 15 euros. For further information click here.

Sunday May 14: Cantajuegos, musical fun for infants, toddlers and young children starting at 12.30. Tickets 6 and 8 euros. For further information click here.

Sunday May 28: Regreso a los 80, a nostalgic look back to the music of the 1980s. Tickets will be placed on sales www.entradas360.com and at Papelería Carlín.

Tickets for most 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: Virtual exhibitions can be found online here.

 

May Crosses in Calabardina

The traditional celebration of the first weekend in May includes live entertainment, a procession, music, dancing and food for all! 

Friday May 5

22.00: Live music from Duo Jema.

Saturday May 6

21.00: Traditional music and dancing from the Cuadrillas of la Cuesta de Gos and La Marina.

21.30: Free barbecued sardines for all!

22.00: Screening of the Spanish Cup Final between Real Madrid and Osasuna.

23.45: Live entertainment from Carlos Luna, Marible Castillo and Juan Salazar “El Chunguito”.

Sunday May 7

10.30: Holy Mass.

12.00: Procession of the May Cross and the figure of the Virgen del Carmen.

14.00: Giant paella for all: donation of 3 euros a head.

 

Miscellaneous other activities in Águilas

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.

"Mucho que rascar" shopping promotion until May 6: 100- and 200-euro gift vouchers are available in the scratch card campaign for those who do their shoppingin local stores. The scheme is entirely digital and information can be found here. After purchasing in local shops keep your receipt and upload an image of it onto the landing page while registering as a participant, then take part!

Prize winners will be contacted directly. 

May 1: May Day market from 9.00 to 15.00 in the Plaza de España.

May 21: 5th anniversary party of the Club Motero Águilas, motorbike enthusiasts invite all members of the public to the seafron to celebrate! Click here for further details. 

May 19 to 21 Annual fiestas in the Águilas village of Los Arejos

The fiestas of Los Arejos are held in honour of San Isidro every May and the 2023 celebrations include a free concert by Demarco Flamenco.

Friday May 19

22.00: Live music from Riki Fiestas.

Saturday May 20

16.00: 5-a-side-football tournament.

19.00: Holy Mass in honour of San Isidro, the patron saint of Los Arejos.

19.30: Motorbike “carreras de cintas” competition.

22.30: A tribute act pay homage to El Barrio.

Midnight: Free concert by Sergio Contreras.

Sunday May 22

11.00 to 14.00: Bouncy castles for children.

14.30: The traditional communal paella (3 euros per head).

16.00: Live concert by Demarco Flamenco.

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 isla[email protected]. 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, [email protected].

 

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 [email protected] 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 [email protected].

La Cosecha, art and crafts wellbeing, Calle Juan Jiménez Crousseilles, tel 674 803889.

 

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

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