The summer season is winding down as holidaymakers leave, children head back to school and the guided tours and cultural events resume for autumn!

As is the case elsewhere along the coastline of Murcia the summer season is definitely at an end now, but the sand and sea are still in tiptop condition and both air and water temperatures are still very pleasant: for many people this is actually the best time of year to visit as air temperatures fall from searingly hot to nicely warm!

Apart from the beaches there is, as always, plenty more to see and do in Águilas, including museums, sightseeing in the town and along the spectacular coastline, sports and musical activities and events at the majestic seafront auditorium. Plus, if you're feeling peckish, a meal at one of the many restaurants open all year round, where the local red prawns are not to be missed!

Whatever the reason for your visit, don't forget to make the tourist office your first port of call - click here for map.

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...

 

EVENTS AND FREE GUIDED TOURS

Friday September 5

20.00: Piano recital by Clara Ruiz in the “Jóvenes Talentos” season at the Casino. Tickets on sale through www.notikumi.com and at Bebé Chic for 8 euros. Tables can be booked by WhatsApp on 669 182847.

Saturday September 6

11.00: Free guided tour of the historic town centre of Águilas starting at the Tourist Office.

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 online through the regional tourist board or through the tourist office.

11.30: Presentation to mark the 250th anniversary of industrial esparto grass weaving in Águilas. Venue: Casino.

Thursday September 11

Military triathlon – further information at the Polideportivo Municipal (telephone 968 412023).

September 13 and 14

Major triathlon meeting, part of the Spanish national championships, all day Saturday and on Sunday morning. Click here for further information.

Saturday September 13

“Ciudad de Águilas” handball championship in various categories and age groups at the Pabellón Agustín Muñoz. Further information on 968 412023.

Sunday September 14

9.30: Free Marina de Cope walking tour, 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 information can be found 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 de 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 September 20

Free 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.

20.00: In the first of four concerts given by youth orchestras in Águilas, the Joven Orquesta Sinfónica de Granada performs at the Auditorio y Palacio de Congresos Infanta. Tickets 6 euros (or season ticket for all 4 concerts 20 euros). Click here for further details.

Saturday September 27

20.00: The Patricia Kraus Trio perform in the series of jazz concerts at the Casino, tickets 17 euros. Click here for further information.

Sunday September 28

11.00: Free guided tour of the Castillo de San Juan de Águilas

Starts at the tourist office.

The 18th century castle of San Juan is one of the most visible and important monuments of Águilas, offering both an insight into the town’s history and fabulous views over the town itself and the Mediterranean.

Further info can be found here. Reservations to take part in the free visit should be made through the regional tourist board website here.

Comfortable clothing and footwear, a hat, water and sun cream are definitely necessary at this time of year!

OTHER GUIDED AND NON-GUIDED TOURS

Every Saturday, 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 since early June last year. The first phase of the project to restore the jetty was completed shortly beforehand and much of its former glory (and structural stability) has been recovered.

As a result non-guided visits are now permitted, and throughout the first half of this month this month they take place at 19.00, 19.30 and 20.00. 

This timetable is susceptible to modification according to demand. Registration for these free visits is currently through the Águilas tourist office (telephone 968 493285) only but it is hoped that an online facility is soon to be added. 

 

OTHER ACTIVITIES

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 at www.entradas.com and on 968 412757 between 17.00 and 20.30. Email multihornillo@hotmail.com. Consult for days of screenings in original version. 

Activities at the Casino

Chess: For information contact Paco on 667 748561.

Yoga with Lara Díaz, further information on 658 423462.

Rummy: all levels welcome, contact number 601 904463.

The casino office on the second floor opens to the public on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 17.00 to 19.00. Telephone 968 447431 / 601 904463, email ino@casinoaguilas.com.

 

Esparto grass weaving every Friday at the Casa del Huerto Don Jorge from 18.30 to 20.30. Open to all, reserve on 699 895646.

Art exhibition "Águilas Ensoñada" by Pedro Burgaleta at the auditorium, open until 20th September every day except Monday from 19.00 to 22.00.

 

ISLA DEL FRAILE PAR 3 GOLF: a 9-hole course in the Isla del Fraile development, along with practice facilities and classes for beginners. Further information on 0034 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 0034 601 507 505.

Diávolo Surf: Kayak, paddle surf, snorkel and Sup yoga, guided kayak, paddle board and open water swimming tours, individual sessions or courses. For further information call +34 662 288157 or email diavolosurf@hotmail.com.

Águilas Surf Club, Activities include surfing, windsurfing, paddle surfing, Bigsup, kayakking, trips to Isla del Fraile, etc. Courses for learners of all ages.

Furither information on +34 601 514353 or at aguilassurfclub@gmail.com / www.aguilassurf.club.

HIDROSPORT, pedal boats at the Playa Las Delicias, 10.30 to 21.00 every day until 15th September, further info on 666 162404.

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 0034 616 737 018.

Rex Alquiler Náutico, boat hire, trips along the coast and fishing. Call 0034 647 198 329 / 0034 667 013 541 or visit www.rexalquilernautico.com.

Nuevo Amenecer: Glass-bottomed tourist boat, group boolings on 0034 639 381 406.

Other nautical acitvities all year round at Club Náutico Águilas, Paseo de Parra 44, 0034 655 441 929 / 0034 968 007 874, admon@aguilas.com.

Boat trips, with or without skipper: Contact www.terrerosrutasenbarco.com or 0034 657 042 699.

Puerto Deportivo Juan Montiel

Hire of paddle and surf boards as well as kayaks all year round: information 0034 968 414 968.

Boat hire (WHALY): 0034 968 414 968.

18-hole mini-golf course, paddle tennis court, telephone 0034 968 493 493.

Juan Montiel training centre, telephone 0034 968 493 493.

Boat, kayak and paddle surf trips telephone 0034 622 428 650.

 

Dance, yoga, wellbeing

Salsa and bachata classes, further information from Mónica (657 472926) and Luis (622 285608).

TEYDE drama school, telephone 667 876584, email escuelateyde@gmail.com.

 

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

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