ARCHIVED ARTICLE - 10 Águilas restaurants offer menus including this prized local delicacy One of the gastronomic highlights of the year in Águilas is the annual Red Prawn festival, the ‘Jornadas gastronómicas de la Gamba Roja de Águilas’, during which these delicious local products caught by local fishermen are featured on special menus at various restaurants in the town.   The 2024 festival is being held from Friday April..

Águilas prepares for the summer despite a wet start to May! Although the weather on the public holiday of 1st May didn't play ball the warmth of spring is on its way to the Costa Cálida, and the town of Águilas in south-west Murcia is now preparing for the brighter weather which will sea air and water temperatures beginning to rise and the beaches starting to become one of the major attractions for the next five months or so. But in the..

Visit the Plaza de España in Águilas for a fresh edition of the Producers' Market For a day out with a difference, swing by the Plaza de España in Águilas on Wednesday May 1 for an exciting new edition of the popular Traditional Producer Market.   Spearheaded by the Tradition and Folklore Association of Águilas and backed by the Department of Culture, this occasion brings together talented local artisans manufacturing high-quality..

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, the..

Spanish drama from the Tanttaka Teatro company at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena in Águilas The play El Nadador de Aguas Abiertas is recommended by the Spanish Red Nacional de Teatros and was nominated for 6 awards at the Premios MAX 2024, including Best Actor for both Markos Marín and Adolfo Fernández. The performance at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena on Saturday May 11 begins at 20.30 with tickets priced at 5, 8, 10 and 15 euros..

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 recommended..

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..

Shrek, Fiona and Donkey delight audiences of all ages at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena in Águilas Most of us know the plot of “Shrek” already after the feature film scored a worldwide blockbuster success and spawned a host of sequels, and this musical version for all the family helps to reinforce the values of combating inequality, lack of understanding and bullying. The performance at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena on Sunday May..

The third in a series of concerts featuring young musical talent at the Casino of Águilas A cycle of musical events is being held in Águilas over the next couple of months under the title of “Jóvenes Talentos”, showcasing the talents of young local musicians in the Salón de Espejos inside the Casino. The third of these concerts takes place on Saturday May 25 and features cellist Eva Arderius. The event begins at 20.00 with admission..

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..

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..

From the Folies Bergères and Edith Piaf to Sinatra and Minnelli at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena in Águilas The Gypsy Company present “Cabaret, El Gran Show”, a new spectacle full of feathers, glitzy glamour and fun, inspired on some of the best cabaraets in the world. For an hour and 40 minutes audiences are taken on a voyage from the 1920s to the 1980s as a madame from the Bohemian quarter of Paris visits a range of shows drawing on..

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..

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..