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..

Participants are welcome to submit their work to the exhibition From the exhibition hall of the Casa de Cultura comes this year’s Salón de Otoño, or Autumn Salon, a showcase of the fantastic art created by the people of Águilas. On display from October 18 to November 22, the artwork will be displayed in the Manuel Coronado Exhibition Hall of the Casa de Cultura on weekdays from 6pm to 9pm.   Artists interested in exhibiting their..

Local artists display their work at the Casa de la Cultura Francisco Rabal The Casa de la Cultura Francisco Rabal in Águilas is currently hosting its annual “Salón de Otoño” exhibition, in which local artists – approximately 20 of them on this occasion – display their work. The 17th autumn salon was officially opened by Councillor Ginés Desiderio Navarro and the well-known Águilas artist Manuel Coronado, after whom the exhibition..

Concerts, a huge variety of free guided visits and a wide range of cultural events as Águilas settles into autumn... A burst of cool, wet weather and the arrival of Hallowe'en have reminded us that, in theory at least, autumn is now upon us, but at the same time In many Mediterranean coastal resorts it is fair to say that the weather is still warm in comparison with the colder climes of northern Europe, and the beaches are still well populated..

Sergio Dengra shows off his Lego skills at the Casino in Águilas This exhibition of Lego model constructions is taking place at the historic Casino of Águilas between November 17 to 24. Opening times of the Casino are 17.00 to 20.30. For more local events, news and visiting information go to the home page of Águilas Today.

A unique show of creativity and art in the Casino de Águilas Sergio Dengra's LEGO Exhibition, a world class display sure to delight enthusiasts of all ages, will open to the public at the Casino de Águilas from 8pm on Sunday November 17. The exhibit, which showcases a unique collection of figures and scenes built with the famous LEGO blocks, is completely free and will run daily after the initial inauguration, between 5pm and 8.30pm until..

The Patronato Musical Aguileño at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena in Águilas This concert to celebrate the day of Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of music, begins on Friday November 22 at 20.30 at the seafront auditorium in Águilas. It is offered by the The Patronato Musical Aguileño under the leadership of conductor Antonio Cánovas Moreno and is devoted to the music of the sea, guaranteeing an enjoyable evening for all those attending..

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 final performance in the prestigious Paco Rabal Amateur Dramatics season the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena in Águilas It is the year 2023 and a former King of Spain, now abdicated, is living in exile in the Persian Gulf but misses his home country, so he throws a party at which the finest paella is served and hundreds of guests are invited. If the plot sounds familiar, it’s probably because this play presented by Els Joglars is based..

Music and fun for all the family at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena in Águilas This children’s musical is a tribute to Aladdin and begins at the auditorium in Águilas at 12.30 on Sunday November 24. Tickets are priced at 15 euros and online bookings can be made here.  Alternatively, purchase your tickets at the local archaeological museum, the Casa de la Cultura and at the box office of the auditorium from 1 hour before the curtain rises..

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..

Vermilion, a selection of classical pieces for trombone and piano, at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena in Águilas Trombonist Håkan Björkman and Pilar Beltrán present a series of classical pieces by composers such as Schubert, Débussy, Gordon, Sulek, Pärt and Bizet at the stunning auditorium next to Playa de las Delicias in Águilas. Håkan Björkman began his profesional career with the Stockholm Symphony Orchestra and has since played..

Award-winning drama for all the family at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena in Águilas The award-winning novel Momo, also known as The Grey Gentlemen or The Men in Grey, was published by Michael Ende in 1973 and deals with the concept of time. In a ruined amphitheatre outside an unnamed city lives a strange little girl called Momo, who cannot read, write or count but has the extraordinary ability to listen to people and help them find solutions..

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 Spanish drama about the predicament of Civil War exiles at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena in Águilas This Spanish drama explores the dilemmas faced by those exiled from Spain during the Civil War and the years of Franco’s dictatorship: could they later return to their homeland? Should they? Do they even want to? AND if they do, what sacrifices would they have to make? The performance at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena in Águilas..

Get to know the unspoilt landscape of the coastal 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 are necessary and a hat, sun cream and drinking water are strongly..

Bank holiday family entertainment at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena in Águilas This performance of a family musical based on The Little Mermaid, “La Sirenita Una Historia Bajo el Mar” at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena in Águilas on December 8, begins at 17.00. Tickets are available online here for 12 euros. If visiting Águilas your first port of call should be the local tourist office (click here for map, telephone 968 493285..

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..

Get into the festive mood in this fun event for all age groups in the heart of Águilas The annual running race, which is not to be taken too seriously, up to the castle in Águilas, is being held this year on Sunday December 15, with the start line for the main event alongside the statue of Icarus on the seafront next to the port. Different events are being held over different distances at different times for different age groups as follows..

¡Qué Festín! El Poder de la Rosa at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena in Águilas This is a musical based on the popular Disney adaptation of Beauty and the Beast. The performance of “¡Qué Festín! El El Poder de la Rosa” at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena in Águilas on December 15 begins at 17.00 Tickets are available online here for 16 euros, or alternatively at the local archaeological museum, the Casa de la Cultura and at the..

De Muggle a Mago (From Muggle to Wizard) at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena in Águilas Currently engaged on a nationwide tour, the Harry Potter-inspired show “Muggle a Mago” comes to Águilas with a magical experience like no other on 21st December, providing a real Christmas treat for all the family. The show includes magic and fantasy as it tells the story of a young muggle whose dream is to become a wizard and discovers the story..

The local music society at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena in Águilas This year’s Christmas concert by the Patronato Musical Aguileño is taking place on Saturday December 28 at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena, with the performance beginning at 20.30. Admission is free of charge: no prior booking is required. For more local events, news and visiting information go to the home page of Águilas Today.

The Vain Little Mouse at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena in Águilas La Murga Teatro present La Ratita Presumida, the popular Spanish version of The Vain Little Mouse, a children’s tale in which the vanity of the main protagonists leads her to be seduced by the sweet-talking cat, with predictably unfortunate consequences. The show at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena in Águilas on December 29 begins at 18.00 Tickets are available online..

The festive Grinch musical comes to the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena in Águilas The festive musical “Papá Noel, Misión salvar la Navidad” is being performed on January 4 at the seafront auditorium in Águilas with the show beginning at 18.00: see the epic struggle between Santa and The Grinch! Tickets are available online here for 15 euros, or alternatively at the local archaeological museum, the Casa de la Cultura and at the box office..

The Kiev Ballet perform to Tchaikovsky’s music at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena in Águilas The Nutcracker is undoubtedly the world’s favourite Christmas ballet, and the action is set on Christmas Eve, when little Clara receives a nutcracker doll. The doll is brought to life by the magic of Christmas, along with all the festive sweeties and the Sugar Plum Fairy. The ballet was first performed in Saint Petersburg in 1892, with choreography..