Carnival comes to an end but Easter is just round the corner in Águilas... The month of March is always tinged with sadness in Águilas as the biggest and best-known Carnival celebrations in the Region of Murcia come to an end, but there are plenty of other events taking place as the south-westernmost municipality of the Costa Cálida gears up for Easter and the summer... The full Carnival schedule can be found here. For further information..

The masterpiece by Puccini the Auditorio Infanta Elena in Águilas Turandot is one of the masterpieces of opera penned by Giacomo Puccini, although in this instance it was left unfinished at the time of his death and was completed by Franco Alfano before being performed for the first time at La Scala in Milan on 25th April 1926. This 3-act work includes the Nessun Dorma aria, which was made famous to a wider audience by Luciano Pavarotti during..

A free guided tour in Spanish of the 18th century Castillo de San Juan in 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..

All your favourites from the classic film at the Auditorio Infanta Elena in Águilas A cast of 17 actors, singers and dancers pay tribute to the music from the film Mary Poppins, tempting children of all ages to sing along as they remember the magical scenes of the movie! The hit numbers include Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, A Spponful of Sugar, Chim Chim Cheree and Feed the Birds. The performance in Águilas on March 26 begins at 17...

A fair and a procession as Águilas honours one of its patrons on Friday of Sorrows In the seaside town of Águilas in the south-west of the Region of Murcia Viernes de Dolores (Friday of Sorrows) not only marks the beginning of the annual Semana Santa celebrations, it is also the feast day of the patron of the municipality, the Virgen de los Dolores. As such it is particular important in the annual calendar, and this year the sculpted figure..

Maléfica La Historia de Aurora at the seafront auditorium in Águilas This stage musical production of Maleficent, the “other side” to the story of Sleeping Beauty which was popularized by the film featuring Angelina Jolie, combines the traditional elements of fairy tales with the most innovative and surprising stage effects. The synergy is startling, and the result is an unforgettable musical spectacle. The show on April 1 begins at..

Discover 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..

A fascinating trip tracing the history of the railway in the coastal port of Águilas This free monthly tour (in Spanish) 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..

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..

Sign up for the biodanza workshop at the Centro Municipal de la Mujer The Women’s Centre in Águilas – the Centro Municipal de la Mujer – is putting on a course of ‘biodanza’ wellness dance classes between February and March 2023.   Held in the open-air space at El Huerto de Don Jorge located on Calle Aire 83, the biodanza workshop will take place from 11am to 1pm every Wednesday until March, and will focus on physical, spiritual..

Sign up for the ‘Pilates funcional’ workshop at the Centro Municipal de la Mujer The Women’s Centre in Águilas – the Centro Municipal de la Mujer – is putting on a course of functional pilates classes between February 9 and May 2023.   Held in a location on the Paseo de la Constitución 25, the ‘pilates funcional’ workshop will begin on Thursday February 9 and then take place from 7pm to 8pm every Monday until May, and will..

Spanish Civil War drama at the seafront auditorium in Águilas This dramatic production tells the story of Carmela, Paulino and Gustavete, travelling performers who, after entertaining Republican troops during the Spanish Civil War accidentally find themselves behind enemy lines, where they are detained and imprisoned. The performance on April 8 begins at 20.30 with admission priced at 8 euros. Tickets are available online here, or alternatively..

Mirabel and Bruno on stage at the seafront auditorium in Águilas One of the latest animated Disney musical blockbusters, Encanto has rapidly become one of the favourites of children all over the world with infectious tunes and a storyline which has also captivated adults. It tells the story of the village of Encanto high in the mountains of Colombia, where little Mirabel is the only one in her family not to be endowed with a magical power...

A circus show at the seafront auditorium in Águilas Sopla! is a circus-style show billed as “fiesta, a state of mind, an atmosphere, confetti”, and also features impeccably choreographed sequences, live music and fascinating personalities. This fast-moving spectacle includes a wide range of skills and techniques, as well as a large dose of humour, and is presented by Truca Circus, Cía Infoncundibles and LaNördika. The show on April 16..

Explore the wonderful coastline of the unspoilt plain in eastern Águilas This walk takes place in the spectacular countryside of the regional park of Cabo Cope, allowing participants to enjoy the natural scenery on offer, as well as walking past nesting areas for different bird species, Roman remains and even a natural warm water spring. Comfortable clothing and footwear, a hat and drinking water are recommended. The 4.7-kilometre walk..

Classic Spanish drama at the seafront auditorium in Águilas Los Santos Inocentes (The Holy Innocents) by Miguel Delibes has been recognized as one of the greatest Spanish novels of the 20th century and has been transported to stage and cinema with great success. In just 250 pages the novel of Delibes creates a complete world which strikes a chord with Spain in the middle of the 20th century as well as placing human nature itself under the..

All the hits from the classic film at the Auditorio Infanta Elena in Águilas This tribute to the film The Lion king is a spectacular stage production with original choreography and live vocal performances, full of humour and great music and bound to enchant audiences of all ages. The show at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena in Aguilas on April 23 begins at 17.00 with tickets available from 16 euros. Online booking is available here. For..

A fascinating visit tracing the history of the railway in the coastal port of Águilas Main image: Mario Navarro Fotografía 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..

Hip hop and urban street dance at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena in Águilas Brodas Bros is an international group formed in Barcelona in 2006 and specializes in hip hop, street dancing and urban culture performances. The stars of the show are two brothers and two sisters who have taken their performances to top theatres all over Spain, entertaining a total audience of more than 200,000. In addition, they have worked with Tricicle, Cirque..

A free guided tour in Spanish of the 18th century Castillo de San Juan in 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..

Sign up for the personal defence workshop at the Centro Municipal de la Mujer The Women’s Centre in Águilas – the Centro Municipal de la Mujer – is putting on a course of self-defence classes starting from this Monday February 6 and running until May.   Held at a location on Calle Progreso 31, the self-defence workshops will take place from 11am to 12pm every Monday until May, and will focus on preparing women in methods of personal..

Sign up for the ‘Arte y reciclaje’ workshop at the Centro Municipal de la Mujer The Women’s Centre in Águilas – the Centro Municipal de la Mujer – is putting on a course of classes for making art with recycled materials between March 9 and May 2023.   Held in the activities space at El Huerto de Don Jorge located on Calle Aire 83, the art and recycling workshop will take place from 10am to 11.30am every Thursday until May, and..

Entertaining adult stage drama at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena in Águilas This is an entertaining Spanish language drama based on the supposed “mid-life crisis” which affects men in their fifties, dreaming that they are still young and that far younger women find them attractive. The production stars well-known actor Gabino Diego and is recommended for adult audiences. The show in Águilas on May 6 begins at 20.30 with ticketing..

Songs and laughter for infants and toddlers at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena in Águilas Many readers may be unaware of the work of Cantajuegos unless they have children aged 5 or under, but this is a hugely successful group in terms of songs and videos for toddlers and they constantly tour the theatres of Spain performing to packed houses. The show in Águilas on May 14 begins at 12.30 midday. Tickets are priced at 6 and 8 euros (free..

Regresamos a los 80 features the music of the decade at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena in Águilas This musical tells the story of a group of youngsters including Vicky who decide to throw a surprise party for her uncle, who fronted a top pop group during the 1980s. Inevitably, the preparation of the party involves a journey through Vicky’s uncle’s musical past, and features some of the most iconic songs of that decade in Spain. The..

A tribute to Spanish actress Lina Morgan at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena in Águilas This is a tribute show in memory of the popular Spanish actress Lina Morgan, who died in 2015 after a stage, cinema and television career of over 60 years. The show in Águilas on June 3 begins at 20.30: ticketing information available shortly. For more local news, events and visiting information visit the home page of Águilas Today.

Opportunities to socialize, learn and have fun throughout the winter in Águilas The Centro Municipal de la Mujer (or Women’s Institute) of Águilas, has presented its range of activities for the last quarter of 2022, the aim being to offer a variety of cultural, entertaining options which help the members of the community to enjoy one another’s company. Among the activities in the program are the following: Self-sufficiency and empowerment..

Obras Maestras de Pintura; Contemporáneos de Coronado This static art exhibition can be viewed in the Auditorio Infanta Elena in Águilas on a permanent basis and is located in the Sala de Exposiciones Permanentes. The exhibition is open between Thursday and Sunday from 19:00 to 22:00. Click for map: Auditorio y Palacio de Congresos Infanta Doña Elena More information about places to visit, restaurants, accommodation, transport, beaches..