No-one feels the cold in Águilas as Carnival approaches! It may well be the "bleak midwinter" in northern Europe but the snow is certainly not lying deep, crisp and even in the Region of Murcia, and in the southernomost municipality of Águilas no sooner do the Christmas and Three Kings celebrations come to an end with the Nutcracker ballet at the auditorium on January 10 than thoughts start to turn to the Carnival celebrations in late..

The essence of Águilas captured in one stunning photographic display Embark on a captivating journey through the lens of talented local photographers at the ‘Jose Matran’ Photographic Association's extensive collective exhibition.   From December 21, 2024 to January 31, 2025, the Casa de la Cultura Francisco Rabal in Águilas will be transformed into a vibrant gallery showcasing the beauty and diversity of the community.  ..

Lidia Haro and Fernando Segura at the Casino in Águilas The Asociación Amigos de la Cultura in Águilas is holding a piano and flute recital at the casino on Friday January 24, featuring Lidia Haro at the piano and flautist Fernando Segura. The concert begins at 20.00 with tickets priced at 7 euros for members of the association and 9 euros for non-members, and available from Librería Manuel Gris or online here. Further information can be..

Competitions for pure breeds and crossbreeds at the fairground in Águilas The Spanish Canine Association is holding a dog show on Sunday 26th January at the fairground (Recinto Ferial) in Águilas, with prizes being awarded for the different competing breeds as well as crossbreeds. The schedule for the day includes the following: 9.00: Registration opens and competitor numbers are given out. 10.30: Registration closes. 10.30: The..

Discover the 18th century Castillo de San Juan in the coastal town of Águilas This regular guided tour is held monthly in Águilas, giving visitors a chance to enjoy the spectacular views from the fortress of San Juan de las Águilas which was built in the 18th century. The first known fortification was erected here as a 16th-century defensive fortress to protect against pirate attack, although it is likely that the Romans constructed..

Find out how Águilas has attracted settlers and developed over the course of its history This tour, which is easy to manage for those of limited mobility, reveals to those joining it a little of the history of Águilas, taking in the port (with comments on the castle and the lighthouse of Punta Negra), the Plaza de España and various important monuments and buildings, such as the Ícaro (Carnival monument), the Monument to the Railway, the..

The route includes the flora, fauna and geological peculiarities of this stretch of coastline This walk along in the Cuatro Calas area, in the far south-west of Águilas and the Region of Murcia, includes a chance to appreciate the unique biodiversity which has made it a candidate to become botanical micro-reserve. Walkers set out before the heat of the day at 9.30 from the beach of Calarreona, and visit the other three beaches in the area..

One of Verdi’s best known operas at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena in Águilas Il Trovatore has been one of Giuseppe Verdi’s most widely appreciated operas since its premiere in Rome in 1853, and the composer himself claimed it was the most famous during his lifetime. The action is set in northern Spain (Vizcaya and Aragon) in the 15th century and concerns a romantic love story between Leonora and the troubadour Manrico. The work comes..

A fascinating visit tracing the history of the railway in the coastal port of Águilas This free tour traces 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. Gillman was a London-born civil engineer who was employed by the Great Southern of Spain Railway Company Limited and was heavily..

The castle and the Sagrera windmill both offer stunning views, and the CIMAR Aquarium and railway, Hornillo and archaeological museums all offer interesting journeys into the past... The municipality of Águilas offers a number of interesting and enjoyable options either for an enjoyable day trip or for a longer visit, and alongside the extensive beaches and natural areas includes a number of museums and information centres which can be visited..