Águilas is in the middle of its annual explosion of Carnival colour and partying! The month of March is beginning in Águilas with warnings for torrential rain, but that won't dampen the spirits of the locals as the atmosphere is red-hot during the annual Carnival celebrations, which began in the second half of February and continue well into the new month! This is by far best-known and most spectacular Carnival celebration in the Costa Cá..

A fascinating collection of paintings and sculpture at the Casa de la Cultural Francisco Rabal in Aguilas The Casa de Cultura in Águilas is holding an exhibition until 29th March of paintings and wooden carved sculptures by artist Julián César Gallego, a selection of pieces which the artist himself says are more than mere figures: “they are visual narratives which capture the essence of figurative subjects and the landscapes of Águilas..

A special guided tour with tastings included takes place on Saturday March 22 The town of Águilas on the south-western coast of the Region of Murcia has a very busy schedule of gastronomic events throughout the year, and from March 21 to 30 it’s the turn of the local salted fish products to take centre stage in the second edition of the “Ruta de Salazones”. Throughout the 10 days between 25 and 30 local bars and restaurants are offering..

ARCHIVED ARTICLE - An examination of the dark recesses of the House of Bernarda Alba by García Lorca at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena “Poncia”, by Luis Luque, is set on a thick foggy night, when Poncia, the servant of Bernarda Alba in the classic play “La Casa de Bernarda Alba” by Federico García Lorca, is praying for the soul of her departed mistress. The house is silent but Poncia maintains a dialogue with Bernarda and her..

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..

En Cuenta Teatro at the Casa de la Cultural Francisco Rabal in Águilas Children’s theatre brought to Águilas by the Imagine Teatro company. The curtain rises at 12.00 midday with tickets priced at just 5 euros and available from the Museo Arqueológico and the Casa de la Cultura, or online here. For more local events, news and visiting information go to the home page of Águilas Today.

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..

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 major Semana Santa processions in Aguilas take place between Maundy Thursday and Easter Sunday The Semana Santa week processions and events in Águilas take place during the whole of Easter Week, concluding on Resurrection Sunday or Easter Sunday. The processions and acts of penitence are religious events but the sheer beauty of the rows of penitents, flowers and sculptures which parade during this important week are also popular with those..

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..

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..

Four events are being held in the annual season of jazz concerts in Águilas The 2025 Jazz cycle of concerts at the Casino of Águilas, organized by the Asociación Amigos de la Cultura, continues on Saturday April 26 with a performance by The Patricia Kraus Trio beginning at 20.00 and 21.45. Tickets are available at 15 euros for Casino members and 18 euros for non-members and can be purchased at Papelería Manuel Gris or online here. Further..

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..

Start the summer with a massive conga party in the Plaza Antonio Cortijos in Águilas Have fun and join in what is being billed as the biggest conga of the summer of 2025 on Friday 4th and Saturday 5th July, when a host of entertainments are taking place in an event organized by the Town Hall in Plaza Antonio Cortijos. A total of 10 live acts are taking part, including Viva Belgrado (who have performed in 31 countries all around the world)..

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..