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What’s on in Aguilas June 2024
Summer sun at the beaches of Águilas and plenty of events and guided tours as the town prepares for the annual influx of visitors!
As is the case elsewhere along the coastline of Murcia work is now under way in Águilas to open all the beach bars, clean the sand and spruce up the seaside resorts for the warm weather of the summer, with air and water temperatures steadily rising and the beaches starting to become one of the major attractions for the next five months or so.
But in the meantime, ahead of the summer boom in tourism, there is as always plenty to see and do in Águilas, including museums, sightseeing in the town and along the spectacular coastline, sports and musical activities and a full program of 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...
Free guided tours in Águilas during the month of June
Saturday June 8, free 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 June 16, 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 June 22, 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.
Sunday May 26, guided tour of the castle of San Juan de Águilas
Start: 11.00 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 here.
Comfortable clothing and footwear, a hat, water and sun cream are already advisable at this time of year!
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 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, taking place during April 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.
Cultural events: exhibitions, theatre, concerts, cinema, fiestas
At the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena:
Friday June 7: The final concert in the 2023-224 ProMúsica classical music season begins at 21.00 with tickets priced at 20 euros and available online here. The program features a selection of popular arias and overtures performed by the Orquesta Camarata de Castilla-La Mancha with soloists Álvaro Lozano and Laura del Río.
Free exhibitions at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena:
Until June 30: Exhibition by artist Guillermo Anguix, “Nuevas Formas”, can be visited every day of the week except Monday between 18.00 and 21.00.
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 0034 968 412 757 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
June 6 to 28: "Arte en las Aulas", an exhibiton of artwork by students at the Alfonso Escámez secondary school in the Sala de Exposiciones Manuel Coronado.
June 16: Alicia y la Espada Mortalina, children's theatre at 20.00, tickets 5 euros. Click here for further information.
Tickets for events at the Casa de la Cultura can be aquired online here, at the venue and at the door two hours before they start.
At the Casino
Saturday June 1: A concert by Reyes Aznar and Ramón Vergarade entitled "Hispania: verso y
madera”, starting at 20.00. Tickets 12 euros (11 euros for Casino members), bookings 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.
Yoga, Monday and Wednesday 09.30 to 10.45, Tuesday and Thursday 18.00 to 19.15 and 19.15 to 20.30, Monday and Wednesday 20.30 to 21.45. Contact Lara Díaz on (+34) 658 423462.
The Casino reception timetable is Tuesdays and Thursdays from 17.00 to 19.00, further information on 601 904463.
Sports and boat tours
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 622 808 544 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.
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.
Pedalo boats at the Playa de las Delicias until 15th September from 11.00 to 21.00. For further information contact Carlos on 666 162404.
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 0034 662 288 157.
Águilas Surf Club, paddle surf courses and routes every day at 9.00 and 19.00. Windsurf courses every day 10.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 20.30. Bookings on 601 514353, online at www.aguilassurf.club or email aguilassurfclub@gmail.com.
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.
Jetski hire in July and August telephone 0034 636 137 165.
Actívate Águilas Centre, 0034 622 222 357.
Musical entertainment on the terrace Thursdays to Sundays.
Dance, yoga, wellbeing
Learn about the folk traditions of the town: an initiative to revive the musical traditions of the port, contact Miguel on 0034 696 887 062.
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 0034 667 876 584.
La Cosecha, art and crafts wellbeing, Calle Juan Jiménez Crousseilles, tel 0034 674 803 889.
Batucada classes two Saturdays a month from 11.00 to 13.30. Further information on 0034 647 916 672 / 0034 667 876 584, email hola@dakokan.com.
Esparto grass weaving workshops every Friday at the Casa del Huerto Don Jorge from 18.00 to 20.00. Further information on 0034 699 895 646.
Others
June 7 to 9: Mar&Huerta gastronomy fair in the Plaza Antonio Cortijos, featuring top local cuisine, showcooking, a children's area, prize draws and numerous local restaurants.
The fair opens at midday on the three days with the events including the following:
Friday June 7, open 12.00
20.30: Jose Rodríguez “El Poli”, chef awarded a Repsol Guide Sol, and Juan De Dios Hernández present an explanation of the making of “salazones” (dried and salted fish products) in Águilas.
22.00: Live music from Nagha.
Saturday June 8
11.00: Dramatized tour with salazones tastings. Registration via the tourist office of Águilas.
13.00: Showcooking with Sergio la Orden, chef awarded a Repsol Guide Sol for his work at the Restaurante El Mosqui, showcasing the dish he calls “Los murénidos”.
17.00: Live music with Ojete Picor.
22.00: Live music with Lady Ma Belle.
Sunday June 9, open 12.00
13.00: Showcooking with Miguel Hernández, chef awarded a Repsol Guide Sol for his work at Restaurante por Herencia, focussing on old culinary traditions being updated.
16.30: Music with DJ Esteban.
Sunday June 9: The 8th annual "Vacía los Trasteros" jumble sale and second-hand market at Residencial Los Jardines in Calle Paco Montesdeoca from 9.00 to 14.00. Registration on 628 287800 or 616 414318.
Plan Programación Joven
The local council is funding a range of activities for under-16s in Águilas, all of them free of charge but requiring prior registration to take part using the “POR CADA MENOR” form. Further information is available at the Oficina del Centro de la Mujer (telephone 968 446633, Calle Inmaculada 25, Weekdays 9.00 to 14.00 and Wednesday afternoons 17.30 to 19.30, email corresponsables@egalecolab.com).
Until July 5: RECREA-T, afternoon games and activities for 6- to 12-year-olds from 17.00 to 20.00 at local primary schools.
June 1 and 2: Water sports camp for 6- to 11-year-olds, with sailing, kayaking and snorkelling.
June 8 and 9: Water sports camp for 12- to 16-year-olds, with sailing, kayaking and snorkelling.
Saturday June 15: Escape Room from 18.00 to 23.00 at the Casa de la Juventud, recommended for over-12s. Registration here.
June 22 and 23: A musical weekend for 7- to 16-year-olds.
Saturday June 29: Multi-adventure day in Parque Explorador Felipe López from 17.00 to 22.00, including zipline, water castles, rock-climbing, etc, recommended for over-12s.
Sunday June 30: Superhero Day from 10.00 to 14.00 in Parque Explorador Felipe López for 3- to 8-year-olds.