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..

Warmer weather is upon us and Águilas is celebrating with a host of events as sunseekers begin to flock to the beaches! In some ways May is always a relatively quiet month in Águilas after the celebrations of Carnival and Semana Santa, but the diary for this year is packed with events and activities! As the weather continues to warm up the beaches are becoming busier and busier and the beachside bars and restuarants are already doing a healthy..

The “milana” with a sardine was actor Paco Rabal’s favourite snack! May 2026 in Águilas features the latest in a series of events commemorating the birth of the town’s most famous son, the internationally renowned cinema Francisco (“Paco”) Rabal, who would have been 100 years old on 8th March this year, with the presentation of a tapas route featuring one of his favourite local specialities, “torta de pimentón”. “Piment..

“Tú Pinta” at the Casa de la Cultura Francisco Rabal in Águilas The Casa de la Cultura Francisco Rabal in the centre of Águilas is welcoming this exhibition of artwork by painter Cristina Gómez under the title of “Tú Pinta” from 4th to 29th May, with visitors welcome to enjoy the image on display on weekdays from 18.00 to 21.00 (admission free of charge). For more local events, news and visiting information, contact the tourist..

Adult entertainment with music and dance at the Casa de la Cultura Francisco Rabal in Águilas Anyone expecting a quiet night of two fat ladies and clickety-click as they pore over their bingo cards should stay well away from the Casa de la Cultura Francisco Rabal in the centre of Águilas on Friday 22nd May, when “El Gran Bingo Drag” is being performed there! The drag show features music, dancing and no doubt some fairly risqué entertainment..

Agatha Christie’s classic at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena in Águilas Recreating Agatha Christie’s 1934 masterpiece, made more famous still by two star-studded film productions, this production (in Spanish) features a cast of eleven actors as they portray the mystery murder being solved by famous Belgian detective Hercule Poirot. The cast certainly have a lot to live up to: the 1974 film featured Tom Finney, Lauren Bacall, Ingrid..

Learn about 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..

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 Railways..

A chance to learn about history and local wildlife on the fascinating coastline of Águilas The "Los Cocedores" Blue Trail in Águilas takes its name from the numerous pools in which esparto Grass was tried and treated prior to weaving in times gone by. These were known as “cocedores” (literally cookers!) and played an important part in an industry which was vital to the local economy for hundreds of years, giving the material its..

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 performance by the Opera of Paris at the Teatro Real in Madrid can be seen at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena in Águilas The second week of June is Opera Week at the Teatro Real in Madrid, and one of the events is a performance of Charles Gounod’s opera “Romeo and “Juliet” which is being transmitted live to a series of venues all over the country. One of these features the Opéra de Paris production of Charles Gounod’s opera..

A chance to learn about history and local wildlife on the fascinating coastline of Águilas The "Los Cocedores" Blue Trail in Águilas takes its name from the numerous pools in which esparto Grass was tried and treated prior to weaving in times gone by. These were known as “cocedores” (literally cookers!) and played an important part in an industry which was vital to the local economy for hundreds of years, giving the material its..

The Casino of Águilas plays host to the ongoing season of jazz evenings in the town The Jazz Amigos de la Cultura society is holding another of its hugely popular jazz events on Saturday 20th June at the Casino of Águilas, where the audience will be entertained by Noa Levy and  The Paul Edis Trío. Noa Levy has been described by JAZZIT Magazine as “a unique vocalist, at the same time classic andcontemporary,” exciting audiences with..

A 2-hour walk on the environmentally friendly route along the seafront of Águilas town centre The network of “Senderos Azules” is an initiative promoted in Spain by ADEAC, the Association of Environmental and Consumer Education, to recognize and promote sustainable and environmentally friendly walking paths, this contributing to the enjoyment and preservation of nature and ethnographic heritage. The “Tres Bahías” (Three Bays) route..

Learn how to protect loggerhead turtles at the Playa de Poniente in Águilas Over the last few years, after a hiatus of around a century, female loggerheads have begun laying their eggs on a few of the unspoilt beaches of the Costa Cálida, and as a result great efforts are being made to ensure that as many as possible of the young animals survive hatching and eventually make their way into the Mediterranean (often after a period in veterinary..

Learn about 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 3rd and Saturday 4th July, when a host of entertainments are taking place in an event organized by the Town Hall in Plaza Antonio Cortijos. A total of 9 live acts are taking part, including Agosto, Bernal, Black Tag Djs, Camellos, destellos*, Maestro Espada, La..