What’s on in Aguilas December 2023

The festive season brings with it a host of shows, activities and fun to the south-west of Murcia!

The Christmas lights are now on and while the snow in Águilas is unlikely to be lying deep and crisp and even the atmosphere is a distinctly festive one as Santa takes his sleigh in for the annual ITV check-up and fills up the reindeer with a fresh tank of whatever they drink!

The streets of the town are filled with shoppers stocking up on presents and seasonal fare, and at the same time the schedule of ever-popular guided tours is barely interrupted by the season of Advent.

The full Christmas, New Year and Three Kings program in Águilas this year can be found here.

For further information on these and other events, as well as places to see and visit throughout the municipality, contact the tourist office of Águilas or visit the home page of Águilas Today. 

NOTE: This schedule is likely to be updated as the month progresses!

Free guided tours in Águilas during the month of December

Saturday December 2, guided tour of the historic town centre of Águilas

Start: Tourist Office at 11.00.

Duration: approximately 2 hours.

This tour takes participants through the port and Plaza de España and past important monuments and buildings, such as the Ícaro (Carnival monument), Ferrocarril monument, Archaeological Museum and church of San José. The tour is suitable for those of limited mobility.

Further information here: bookings for this tour throughout the year should be made here or through the tourist office.

Sunday December 10, Marina de Cope walking tour

Start: 9.30, the coordinates for the starting point are 37.469325 and -1.499722.

Duration and difficulty: approximately 2 and a half hours; 4.7 kilometres. Low level of difficulty.

Further info here. Bookings: through the Murcia tourist board here or through the tourist office.

This walk takes place in the regional park of Cabo Cope and Puntas del Calnegre, allowing participants to enjoy the natural scenery on offer, as well as walking through nesting areas for different bird species and Roman remains.

Saturday December 16, the Mr Gillman and El Hornillo railways tour

Starts outside the auditorium at 11.00.

Duration: approximately 2 hours.

Bookings: through the Region of Murcia tourist board here or through the tourist office.

This tour allows participants to experience 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. The route includes the Monument to the Railway, the bridge over the Rambla de las Culebras, the Sendero del Hornillo and the museum which has been created in the railway tunnel, which led to the Embarcadero del Hornillo loading jetty.

For further info click here. 

Every Saturday morning, visit the iconic Embarcadero del Hornillo railway loading jetty

The iconic 120-year-old railway loading jetty of the Embarcadero de Hornillo has recently been opened to visits from members of the public as of June 3. The first phase of the project to restore the jetty was completed during the spring and much of its former glory (and structural stability) has been recovered.

As a result non-guided visits are now permitted, taking place during October on Saturdays between 11.00 and 13.00. This timetable is susceptible to modification according to demand. Registration for these free visits is currently through the Águilas tourist office only but it is hoped that an online facility is soon to be added. 

Saturday December 30, Guided tour of the Hornillo jetty and surrounding area with Inmaculada Mondéjar

This visit starts and 11.00, lasting around 2 hours, includes the jetty itself, the interior of the railway tunnel (now a museum space) and the mineral deposit areas. The cost of the tour is 6 euros for adults (free for under-10s). A minimum of 10 people is required for the visit to go ahead. 

Prior registration is required online here. 

Cultural events: exhibitions, theatre, concerts, cinema, fiestas

At the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena:

Saturday December 2: Amistad by Juan  Mayorga, Spanish drama. Tickets from 12 euros, starts 20.30.

Friday December 8: Don Giovanni, the much-loved opera by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, starting at 20.00. Tickets from 15 euros. Click here for further information. 

Sunday December 10: El  Musical de los Niños, musical entertainment for children. Starts at 12.30, Tickets 12 euros in advance, 15 euros at the door. 

Saturday December 16: Sinergia dance festival "Tu Esencia" to raise funds for the ASTEAMUR charity. Starts 19.00, tickets 3 and 5 euros. Click here for further information. 

December 18 and 19: The Carlos V primary school Christmas gala to raise funds for the Down Syndrome Foundation of the Region of Murcia. Performances start on Monday at 17.00.

Wednesday December 20: The Terpsícore Dance School Christmas Festival, starting at 19.30. Tickets on sale soon.

Thursday December 21: The Colegio Mediterráneo Christmas concert at 11.00.

Friday December 22: Piano recital featuring works by Chopín and Rachmaninov performed by Pilar Valero. This is the third concert in the 2023-24 ProMúsica cycle, starting at 20.30.

Saturday December 23: Encantado tribute starting at 18.00. Tickets from 12 euros. Click here for further information. 

Thursday December 28: Christmas concert by the Patronato Musical Aguileño starting at 20.30. Admission free of charge.

Friday December 29: Érase una Vez el Bosque, a children's musical starting at 19.00. Tickets from 10 euros. 

Tickets for most events at the Auditorium can be purchased via this agency site: scroll down to find the event you are looking for. Alternatively, they are on sale at the Museo Arqueológico, the Casa de la Cultura and at the auditorium box office in the two hours before each event begins.

Free exhibitions at the Auditorium: 

Virtual exhibitions can be found online here.

Original version films at Multicines El Hornillo

Keep up to date with the next screenings on the cinema’s Facebook page. Ticket sales through entradas.com, phone bookings on 968 412757 between 17.00 and 20.30. Email multihornillo@hotmail.com.

Prices 6.50 euros, 7.50 euros for 3-D projections (Wednesdays 5.50 and 6.50 euros).

At the Casa de la Cultura Francisco Rabal

Friday December 1: 10th anniversary celebration of the Escuela de Teatro y Desarrollo TeyDe, starting at 20.30. Tickets 5 euros.

Thursday December 7: Presentation of a book by de Alba M. Rabal at 19.30.

December 7 to 29: Photography exhibition by the Asocación José Matrán. Open weekdays 18.00 to 21.00. Click here for further information.

Friday December 8: A musical tribute to the infants' music group Cantajuegos at 17.30, tickets 9.95 euros (infants under 2 free of charge).

December 11 to 22: School Christmas theatre by the Imagine Teatro group, tickets 5 euros on sale soon.

Thursday December 21: Prizes are given for the 25th annual nativity scene competition run by the local housewives' association at 19.00. 

Ticketing for events at the Casa de la Cultura is through www.bacantix.com or directly at the venue two hours before each event.

At the Casino

Friday December 1: Presentation of the book “El Sexo en Horas Tardías” by Jesús López Pérez at 20.00.

Saturday December 2: Presentation of the book “London Circus” by Julián Luna at 19.00 in the Salón de los Espejos.

Saturday December 9: The A3 Trio in concert at 20.00 and 21.30, tickets 12 euros. Performers are Ángel López on clarinet, Alain Everte on guitar, José A. Mayor on electric bass. Tickets available in Papelería Manuel Gris and at www.Notikumi.com. Further information on 669182847.

December 5 to 10: Regalarte exhibition by Pilar Espinosa and José Luís Pérez, open every day 17.00 to 21.00. Click here for further information. 

Tai Chi and Qi Gong classes with Jöel Jappain, master of Mindfulness, every Thursday 20.00 to 21.15. Further information on 601 904463.

Chess classes for all ages in the library every Monday 17.30 to 19.30, contact Paco on 667 748561.

Pilates with EmmaLuna, Mondays and Wednesdays 18.15 to 19.15, 19.20 to 20.00 and 20.30 to 21.30. Also multi-level Tuesdays and Thursdays 10.00 to 11.00, and dance on Fridays from 10.00 to 11.00. Further information on 607 877492.

GASTRONOMY

December 9 and 10, a weekend of freshly caught bluefin tuna cutting and tasting. Click here for further details.

SPORTS AND BOAT TOURS

Saturday December 2: The final leg of the Liega RFMG par 3 tournament at Isla del Fraile Golf. Click here for further information. 

ISLA DEL FRAILE PAR 3 GOLF: a 9-hole course in the Isla del Fraile development, along with pratice facilities and classes for beginners. Further information on 622 808544 or from isladelfrailegolf@gmail.com. Open to members and non-members alike, price 15 euros for non-members and 10 euros for members.

PÁDEL ISLA DEL FRAILE: in the same Isla del Fraile development are tennis and padel tennis courts for hire: contact padelisladelfraile@gmail.com, www.padelaguilas.club or 601 507505.

Classes start in September, 25 euros individual, 13 euros each 2 people, 9 euros each 3 people, 7 euros each 4 people. Children's classes once or twice per week. 

Diávolo Surf at Playa de las Delicias, Calabardina and Playa de la Carolina: Kayak, paddle surf,  snorkel and Sup yoga, guided kayak and paddle board tours, further information on 662 288157.

Águilas Surf Club, paddle surf courses and routes every day at 9.00 and 19.00. Windsurf courses every day at 12.00 and 17.00. 

Don Pancho tourist boat, information on 695 261216 or at www.donpancho.es.

Aguinautic Charter, boat hire, sale and tours. Half-day and full day mini-cruises, whole day outing, also available at weekends. See www.aguinautic.com or call 616 737018.

Rex Alquiler Náutico, boat hire, trips along the coast and fishing. Call 647 198329 / 667 013541 or visit www.rexalquilernautico.com.

Nuevo Amenecer: Glass-bottomed tourist boat, group boolings on 639 381406.

Other nautical acitvities all year round at Club Náutico Águilas, Paseo de Parra 44, 655 441929 / 968 007874, admon@aguilas.com.

Boat trips, with or without skipper: Contact www.terrerosrutasenbarco.com or 657 042699.

Puerto Deportivo Juan Montiel

Hire of paddle and surf boards as well as kayaks all year round: information 968 414968.

Boat hire (WHALY): 968 414968.

18-hole mini-golf course, paddle tennis court, telephone 968 493493.

Spaxión Wellness Centre, facials, body treatments, aesthetics, wood therapy, open every day. For information and bookings call 968 414811.

Juan Montiel training centre, telephone 968 493493.

Boat, kayak and paddle surf trips telephone 622 428650.

Jetski hire in July and August telephone 636 137165.

Actívate Águilas Centre, 622 222357.

Musical entertainment on the terrace Thursdays to Sundays.

Dance, yoga, wellbeing

December 6: Beach pilates and biodance on the beach of Calarreona from 10.00 to 11.30. Further information by telephone on 611 073966, price to the general public 10 euros.

Learn about the folk traditions of the town: an initiative to revive the musical traditions of the port, contact Miguel on 696 887062.

Teyde Theatre and Development school: drama, improvisation, laughing therapy, batucada percussion, yoga, pilates, salsa and bachata. Intensive courses and cultural exchange. Information at escuelateyde@gmail.com and 667 876584.

Aura Surya Hatha yoga, improve your lifestyle and wellbeing, all levels welcome. Further information on 633 174641 or 652 783901, email hola@aurasurya.com.

La Cosecha, art and crafts wellbeing, Calle Juan Jiménez Crousseilles, tel 674 803889.

Batucada classes two Saturdays a month from 11.00 to 13.30. Further information on 647 916672 / 667 876584, email hola@dakokan.com.

OTHERS

Esparto grass weaving workshops every Friday at the Casa del Huerto Don Jorge from 18.00 to 20.00. Further information on 699 895646.

Esparto grass weaving classes with Jossely in Calabardina:

Beginners Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday 11.00 to 13.00

Intermediate Thursday-Friday 11.00 to 13.00

Advanced Saturdays 17.00 to 19.00

Price 10 euros for 2 hours, bookings on 611 743467.

For more local events, news and visiting information go to the home page of Águilas Today.