On Sunday evening the paper costumes and bodypainting competition took place in the auditorium This coming weekend Carnival will explode across the Murcia Region, with vibrantly coloured costumes filling the streets, amongst them these stunning costumes made from paper which were unveiled last night in the annual paper costumes and body painting gala in the Infanta Elena Auditorium in Águilas. These will parade in the streets for..

The edge-of-town mall offers 1,044 parking spaces free of charge As has been the case for a number of years the Águilas Plaza shopping mall is playing its part in the 2020 Carnival celebrations in the town, the most spectacular and best-attended of their kind in the Region of Murcia, providing free parking during the main events, which this year take place during the last week of February. Declared a fiesta of International Tourist Interest..

An exhibition by Luis Cutillas A pictorical reflection on the topic of movement, as day by day dancers train to bring movement to the stage. The exhibition is in situ between the 6th and 29th February and is open between Monday and Friday from 18:00 to 21:00 in the temporary exhibitions hall of the auditorium. Click for map : Auditorio Infanta Elena Águilas. For more local events, news and visiting information go to the home page..

Carnival is top of the agenda in February but Águilas also offers free guided tours, cultural and sporting activities Go to ÁGUILAS TODAY for full information in English about the municipality of Águilas. Queries about any of the events mentioned here can be directed to the Tourist Office in Águilas (call 968 493285 or 660 474477), where staff will also be happy to help deal with questions about hotels and hostelries within the municipality..

Secure a guaranteed vantage point for the most spectacular Carnival parades in the Costa Cálida As the start of the spectacular Carnival celebrations in Águilas approaches the Town Hall and the Federación de Peñas have confirmed that once again seats in the stands lining the procession route can be booked online. The online booking facility can be found here and will be made operational on Monday 10th January at 10.00, the recommendation..

9 orchestral concerts, an opera and 4 chamber music events at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena in Águilas for just 100 euros The Promúsica concerts at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena in Águilas are run by a non-profit-making association which aims to offer a complete programme of classical music throughout the year in the municipality. The 2019-20 season begins on 12th October with the opera La Traviata and runs through to the end..

Águilas offers regular classic films for one euro each Click for Casa de la Cultura Throughout the year the Cineclub of Águilas offers regular showings of classic films in the Casa de Cultura of Águilas. Annual membership of the club is just 10 euros or attendees can pay 1 euro per film at the door. All films are in original language format, are shown on Thursday evenings and start at 20:00. Click here for further information..

The principal Carnival activities take place between the 20th and 29th February 2020 Águilas Carnival is the largest and most spectacular in the Region of Murcia Spot oficial del Carnaval 2020 🎭...comienza la cuenta atrás #Carnaval2020 #CarnavaldeÁguilas #Águilasciudaddelcarnaval #Águilas #ÁguilasMurcia #interésturísticointernacional pic.twitter.com/lCHz5AW8k2 — AYTO. DE ÁGUILAS (@AYUNTAGUILAS) January 29, 2020 The..

This week The Current War The Hornillo multicine in Águilas normally shows a full range of Spanish language films throughout the week with English language originals every Tuesday but this week we have one films in original English language format daily. The Current War: Every day in English original format at 19:30. The Current War is a 2017 American historical drama film inspired by the 19th century competition between Thomas..

Weekly sessions on Thursdays Pintura Creativa aims to connect attendees with their creativity through meditation and pictorial expression. Classes run by Ana Piñera, licensed in finre arts as well as being a Yoga and meditation teacher. Águilas Creativas, a creative arts studio at Calle Isidoro de la Cierva, 7, telephone 693 201004, e-mail aguilascreativas@gmail.com. Course from 18:00 to 20:00. Click for full information in English..

This is taking place in the Hotel Juan Montiel in Águilas The Helping Hands charity offers a night of good music with top tribute act Abba Elite on Saturday 22nd February in Águilas, supported by DJ Carl Thomas. Tickets are 12 euros each and can be purchased by calling 634 456 701. An optional pre-show buffet meal is also available, priced at 14 euros. This must be booked in advance.  The evening starts at 20:30. Click for full..

Entry for this concert is 10 euros for non-members of the Pro-music Association The Promúsica concerts at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena in Águilas are run by a non-profit-making association which aims to offer a complete programme of classical music throughout the year in the municipality. The 2019-20 season began on 12th October with the opera La Traviata and runs through to the end of June 2020, offering 9 concerts, most with a..

Te extiendo mi mano at the Infanta Elena Auditorium The popular Cantajuego tour of 2020 offers two family-orientated performances on 8th March with two sessions, one at 16:30 and the second at 19:00 in Spanish. Tickets for the performances at the Auditorio Infanta Elena in Águilas on 8th March can be purchased online here from 18 euros. Click for map, box office and ticketing information: Auditorio Infanta Elena Águilas. Points..

Costumed actors accompany visitors on a tour of the principal historical attractions of the town This spring the tour is offered on: 12/01/20, 02/02/20, 08/03/20 Throughout the year the tourist information office in Águilas offers a series of free guided tours to visitors, illustrating the fascinating history of this municipality. This particular free guided tour offers visitors a chance to visit the historical sites within the town..

Discover more about the historical roots of this popular seaside port This free tour lasts for one and a half hours, visits the principal historical sites of the centre of Águilas town and is in SPANISH. Águilas has a long and interesting history, its natural resources attracting first prehistoric settlers, then the Romans and finally....the British, all of whom found different reasons to establish settlements in the municipality to draw..

Chirigotas are witty, irreverent and vey funny (if you speak Spanish!) The Carnival of Águilas is justifiably the best known in the Region of Murcia, as well as the largest, and is renowned for its flamboyant costumes, perfectly synchronised dance groups, humorous presentation, glamour and acres of feathers and glitz. But they're also about having fun and the chirigotas provide musical banter and entertainment for those who understand..

Águilas offers regular theatrical performances for children Click for Casa de la Cultura Pequemonstro offers fun filled entertainment for children at 12.00 on Sunday 15th March in the Casa de Cultura of Águilas. Tickets are 3 euros each and can be purchased online in advance here or on the door on the day of the performance. Click here for further information in English about the Águilas municipality: ÁGUILAS TODAY

Santi Rodríguez at the Infanta Elena Auditorium Humour at the Infanta Elena on 20th March with Infarto: No vayas a la luz. Dialogue in Spanish. Tickets for the performance at the Auditorio Infanta Elena in Águilas on 20th March can be purchased online here from 16 euros. Click for map, box office and ticketing information: Auditorio Infanta Elena Águilas. Points of sale for the paid events in the Auditorio: Museo Arqueológico..

Doble K Teatro at the Infanta Elena Auditorium Spanish language theatre at the Infanta Elena at 21:00 on 21st March with Despedida de Casada Dialogue in Spanish. Tickets for the performance at the Auditorio Infanta Elena in Águilas on 21st March can be purchased online here from 8 euros. Click for map, box office and ticketing information: Auditorio Infanta Elena Águilas. Points of sale for the paid events in the Auditorio..

The railway history of Águilas is the focus of a fascinating morning out During 2020 the Águilas Tourist Information Office continues to offer its extremely popular FREE monthly guided visit, the RUTA DEL FERROCARRIL. Departure is at 10am from the Monumento al Ferrocarril, the monument to the Águilas railways, one of the steam trains which used to ply this railway line and includes a trip on the tourist train, visit to the Sendero..

Las Adventuras de Bartolito at the Infanta Elena Auditorium Spanish language children's theatre at the Infanta Elena at 12:00 on Sunday 22nd March with Las Adventuras de Bartolito. Dialogue in Spanish. Tickets for the performance at the Auditorio Infanta Elena in Águilas on 22nd March can be purchased online here from 12 euros. Click for map, box office and ticketing information: Auditorio Infanta Elena Águilas. Points..

Entry for this concert is 10 euros for non-members of the Pro-music Association The Promúsica concerts at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena in Águilas are run by a non-profit-making association which aims to offer a complete programme of classical music throughout the year in the municipality. The 2019-20 season began on 12th October with the opera La Traviata and runs through to the end of June 2020, offering 9 concerts, most with a..

Find out about the ròle played by the British in the railway heritage of Águilas The Tourist office of Águilas runs regular guided routes exploring various aspects of its history, one of which, the RUTA DEL FERROCARRIL which focuses on the history relating to its railway network, is offered in ENGLISH on the 28th March. Departure is at 10am from the Monumento al Ferrocarril, the monument to the Águilas railways, one of the steam..

Tributo Queen Forever at the Infanta Elena Auditorium This top Queen tribute act is part of a national tour entitled Queen Forever, Bohemian Rhapsody Tour 2020 and can be seen at the Infanta Elena Auditorium in Águilas at 21:00 on Saturday 28th March. Dialogue in Spanish. Tickets for the performance at the Auditorio Infanta Elena in Águilas  can be purchased online here for 30 euros. Click for map, box office and ticketing..

This guided 4 kilometre coastal walk examines the flora, fauna and geological peculiarities of this stretch of coastline This is a FREE 4km guided route offered by Águilas Tourist office which explores the wild coastline of the municipality encompassing a huge range of flora and fauna and interesting geological features. Águilas has many gorgeous wild beaches and unspoilt coastline stretching out on both sides from the central town and..

Partepechos includes races for adults and children A new event will take place in Águilas for the first time in 2020, falling under the umbrella of carnival activities; the Partepechos Race Carnavales de Aguilas carrera de obstáculos.   This type of race is also known as a “Mud Run” with participants expecting to get soaking wet, covered in mud and to face all manner of crazy obstacles.   The race is 5.000 metres long for..

Astronotuya: Pasear entre las estrellas This is a Spanish language activity which has an astronomical focus and is run by dedicated astronomers. The activity lasts for three hours and can be run throughout the year according to the needs of each group. For the activity to run a minimum of three people, each paying 40 euros (adults) or 30 euros for children up to the age of 12, is required. Special prices are offered for larger groups.The activity..

The Castle and Sagrera Windmill both offer stunning views, families enjoy the CIMAR Aquarium and the Railway, Hornillo and Archaeological museums all offer an interesting journey into the past The municipality of Águilas offers a number of interesting and enjoyable options for a longer visit or an enjoyable day trip, and alongside its offering of extensive beaches and natural areas, includes a number of static museums and information centres..

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..