ARCHIVED - What’s on in Aguilas November 2022
Plenty to do in Águilas during November: guided tours, theatre, music, water sports and others in the south-west of the Costa Cálida
(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.)
NOTE: This schedule is likely to be updated as the month progresses!
Free guided tours in Águilas during November
Saturday November 5, guided tour of the historic town centre of Águilas
Start: Tourist Office at 11.00h.
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.
Further information here: bookings for this tour throughout the year should be made here.
Sunday November 13, Marina de Cope walking tour
Start: the coordinates for the starting point are 37.469325 and -1.499722 at 9.30.
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 November 19, 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.
Further information here.
Sunday November 27, 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:
November 4, Mi Cuerpo será Camino: Spanish drama performed by the Compañía Alquibla Teatro. Starts 20.30, tickets from 10 euros.
November 5, Nebraska: the latest offering in the Paco Rabal amateur dramatics festival. Starts 20.30, tickets from 8 euros.
November 11, Los Bajos Fondos: the Paco Rabal amateur dramatics festival continues. Starts 20.30.
November 12: Anastasia, a musical tribute: the Paco Rabal amateur dramatics festival continues. Starts 20.30, tickets from 8 euros.
November 13, Cómo Conocí a mi Suegra la Kiskillosa: a comic monologue by Ismael Lemais. Starts 19.00, tickets 15 euros in advance, 18 euros at the box office on the day.
November 25, Promúsica piano concert: a recital by the Aracil siblings. Starts 20.30, tickets 15 euros.
November 26, Mentiras Inteligentes: the Paco Rabal amateur dramatics festival continues. Starts with prizegiving at 20.00 before the performance at 21.00. Admission from 21 euros. Further details here.
November 27, La Chulapona: a zarzuela light opera, starting at 19.00. Admission from 24 euros.
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
November 4 to 27: “Renacimiento” by Ana Piñera. The exhibition can be visited every day of the week except Mondays from 18.00 to 21.00,
Virtual exhibitions can be found online here.
At the Casa de la Cultura Francisco Rabal
Throughout November the exhibition "Momentos" features works by Juan Gallego Martínez. This exhibition can be visited on weekdays from 18.00 to 21.00.
November 5: Galletas de Queso Sábado, puppet theatre starting at 18.00. Admission 5 euros. Click here for further information.
November 13: Vida, puppet theatre with Javier Aranda starting at 12.00. Admission 5 euros. Click here for further information.
November 18 and 19: National Tuna Festival in Aguilas featuring groups of university students in traditional clothes who play guitars and other stringed instruments and sing serenades in the streets. from University Faculties of Economics and Business Studies all over the country.
On Friday 18th an official reception at the Town Hall at 21.00 is followed by performances below the balcony of the Town Hall, and at 12.00 on Saturday November 19 the tunas taking part will begin a parade through the streets next to the monument to Icarus on the seafront, progressing to Calle Coronel Pareja, Calle Rey Carlos III, Calle Juan Carlos I, Calle Conde de Aranda and Calle Glorieta.
November 10-12 Gastronomic event at Restaurante La Veleta in Aguilas: try out a great tasting selection of wines and food for 50 euros in the 19th annual "Jornadas Gastronómicas". Call the La Veleta Restaurant on 968 411798 to book your place or contact them via their Facebook page.
13,000 euros in prizes for Christmas shoppers in Águilas! Starting November 14, the Town Hall is running a campaign in which 4 cheques for 2,500 euros and three for 1,000 euros are up for grabs for anyone choosing to shop for presents locally. Simply fill in a card when purchasing in any four of the establishments taking part and spending at least 10, 20, 50 or 100 euros! Click here for further details.
Boat tours
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.
Sports and leisure activities
November 6, 10th annual Jual Palazón Memorial half marathon, start and finish line at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena.
Racing begins at 9.30 and a 7-kilometre event is also being held, completing the circuit once rather than three times.
Showers are available for runners from 10.30 to 13.30 at the Piscina Pública Municipal "Huerto Don
Jorge" and next to the bus and train stations. Clothes lockers are also provided.
Recommended parking is next to the Recinto Ferial.
Registration is open here until 20.00 on November 3.
Puerto Deportivo Juan Montiel
November 5 and 6: Regata TAP Optmist Juan Montiel 2022. Further information on 968 414968.
November 6: Regional onboard angling championship for pairs, further information at www.fprm.es.
November 12 and 13: Regata TAP IlCA4 and ILCA6 Juan Montiel 2022. Further information on 968 414968.
Hotel Puerto Juan Montiel
November 12: Fashion parade and entertainment at 21.00, a fundraising event. Further information on 646 984233.
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.
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.
Dance, workshops, yoga, wellbeing
Learn about the folklore 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.
New courses beginning in October, 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.
For more local events, news and visiting information go to the home page of Águilas Today.
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.