Some of the most spectacular scenery in Murcia is hidden just below the surface of the Mediterranean! The Region of Murcia is well known for its warm climate and beautiful coastline, but hidden just a few metres below the surface of the sea are a range of underwater caves which are arguably more attractive but far less often seen! What this means for divers, be they beginners or highly proficient and experienced, is a variety of subaquatic..

From boat trips to kitesurfing, choose your relaxing or exciting preference at the beaches of the Region of Murcia this summer! With its calm seawater and warm climate the Region of Murcia is a perfect place for water sports all year round, and this summer the regional tourist board (ITREM) is promoting a wide range of activities on both the Mediterranean and Mar Menor coastlines. Let’s start with sailing, where the Mar Menor is an exceptional..

Look after yourself by letting the Region of Murcia look after you! There are, of course, many reasons for visiting the Region of Murcia but as well as the climate, the beaches, the golf courses, the countryside, the mountains, the water sports, the gastronomy, the historical and cultural heritage, one of the best options is to take advantage of an opportunity to disconnect from the stress of everyday life and treat yourself to a little health..

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..

One stage of 7,560-km route which runs from Cádiz to Cyprus ends in Águilas and the next sets out for Puerto de Mazarrón The Region of Murcia has long been a preferred destination for cycling holidays, the varied terrain attracting tourists from all over Europe 12 months a year, and its inclusion on the “EuroVelo 8” route, which runs a massive 7,560 kilometres from Cádiz in the south-west of Spain to Athens and Cyprus, is likely to further..

Easily manageable sections of the 7,560-km route which runs from Cádiz in south-western Spain to Athens and Cyprus! The Region of Murcia has long been a preferred destination for cycling holidays, the varied terrain attracting tourists from all over Europe 12 months a year, and its inclusion on the “EuroVelo 8” route, which runs a massive 7,560 kilometres from Cádiz in the south-west of Spain to Athens and Cyprus, is likely to further cement..

From La Manga to Águilas the Region of Murcia boasts some of the finest dive sites in Europe Much is made these days of the need to create and promote “green tourism”, but the regional tourist board of Murcia is campaigning to attract visitors by promoting “blue tourism” during 2022. The phrase “blue tourism” refers to the huge range of opportunities to enjoy diving and scuba at the many sites of interest along the Costa Cálida..

Crystalline Mediterranean waters and spectacular scenery and marine life make for great snorkelling beaches in the Costa Cálida Now that the heat of summer has reached the Costa Cálida there is no better way to cool down than with a dip in the sea, and the clear waters of the Mediterranean in this part of Spain offer a myriad of opportunities for fascinating and exciting diving and snorkelling. While the dive sites in Murcia are among..

Plenty of desert course opportunities for golfers in the area around Águilas The town of Águilas in the south-west of the Region of Murcia is usually associated first and foremost with the spectacular 28-kilometre coastline and beautiful beaches which run along the shore of the Mediterranean, but among the wide range of other attractions it boasts is a selection of nearby opportunities for golfers to indulge in their favourite sport while taking..

Águilas offers exciting diving opportunities with a wealth of rocky coastline, wrecks and clear Mediterranean waters Discover a sea of experiences in a world of tradition Águilas, in the south-western corner of the Region of Murcia, is blessed with an enviable climate throughout the year and a coastline which remains unaltered by the passage of time. But the most special aspect of this coastline is the transparent water of the Mediterranean..

Popular and professional events in the sporting calendar of Águilas The events which feature every year in the sporting calendar of Águilas include the following: 6th January: community cycle ride The arrival of the Three Kings in Águilas coincides with this popular ride through the town, which ends in a prize draw for presents donated by local shops. There is no racing involved, it is just an event in which to take part, and is open..

Various sports are catered for at municipal and privately run facilities in the municipality of Águilas Municipal sports complex (Polideportivo Municipal) Address: Avenida Vicenta Ruano, s/n Telephone: 968 412023 www.pdmaguilas.org Facilities include a 25-metre indoor swimming pool and splash pool for kiddies, a rock climbing wall, 2 indoor sports pavilions, 5 tennis courts, one “frontón” court, 3 padel tennis courts, 1 mini..

Spectacular underwater experiences along the 28-kilometre coastline of Águilas The cliffs and dunes of the Águilas coastline are the backdrop for some of the most attractive dive sites and underwater landscapes in the Costa Cálida, running all the way from the rocky islet of Peñón de la Cueva de Los Lobos to Punta Parda, on the boundary with the region of Andalucía. Recommended dive sites in Águilas include the following: Cabo..

The sporting marina of Águilas is between the beaches of Levante and Las Delicias The Club Naútico de Águilas is located in the town centre between the beaches of Levante and Las Delicias, and is equipped with a gymnasium, saunas and a Jacuzzi as well as 182 mooring berths. CLUB NÁUTICO DE ÁGUILAS Paseo de Parra, 44, Telephone 968 411951 or 968 413700 Facebook Club Náutico de Águilas www.cnaguilas.com Click for..

Explore the underwater treasures off the coastline of Águilas Centro de Buceo La Almadraba Calle Ernest Hemingway, 13 30889 Calabardina Telephone 626 955958 / 968 419632 ACUC Internacional courses, underwater caves, wrecks, night diving, equipment hire, etc Facebook Centro de Buceo La Almadraba www.buceoalmadraba.com info@buceoalmadraba.com   Centro de Buceo Estela Paseo de Parra, 38 30880 Águilas (MURCIA..

Boat rentals and trips along the Águilas coastline Telephone 616 737018 www.aguinautic.com Click for Águilas Tourist Information Office Click the link to see full information about the municipality of Águilas in English: ÁGUILAS TODAY

Boat rentals, coastal and fishing trips along the Águilas coastline Telephone 647 198329 / 667 013541 www.rexalquilernautico.com Facebook Rex Alquiler Náutico Click for Águilas Tourist Information Office Click the link to see full information about the municipality of Águilas in English: ÁGUILAS TODAY

Four beaches and a fascinating array of flora and fauna on a short coastal walk in Águilas Details of the SL-MU 18 Cuatro Calas walk Start and finish: Playa de Calarreona Distance: 4 kilometres including detours, 2.8 km without detours Duration: 60 minutes for the circular route, 90 minutes including detours Total ascent and descent: 130 metres The SL-MU 18 “Cuatro Calas” footpath follows a route which is entirely within..

This is for free swimming only and complements the main municipal pool There is a second municipal swimming pool in Águilas which offers covered swimming during the winter months in the Huerto Don Jorge. Swimming classes are held in the main Polideportivo Municipal, leaving this second pool free for those who want to swim recreationally. The pool is open from 8am to 10am and again from 6pm to 10pm, although these hours can be adapted..

Águilas Sporting Club was one of the first in Spain and dominated the sport in Murcia for 20 years The town of Águilas is not immediately associated with footballing success, but in fact it has one of the oldest traditions in the whole of Spain in the sport, the first club having been founded here by members of the British mining and railway construction community in the 1890s. It was 1896 when Sporting Club Aguileño (or Águilas Sporting..