What’s on in Aguilas August 2023

The peak of the summer season in Águilas means a jam-packed schedule of guided tours, concerts, fiestas and other events!

The month of August in Águilas is the busiest of the summer season, when the beaches, hotels and apartments are packed before the school holidays end in Spain and what seems like the whole country enjoys some time at the beach!

Throughout August the mood is a festive one, and there is even a mini "Summer Carnival", offering beachgoers a chance to sample the flavour of the main Carnival which takes place every February - by far the biggest and most spectacular in the Region of Murcia!

On top of that, there is, as ever, a huge range of events and activities, including concerts, theatre, sports and of course the local gastronomy!

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 August

Thursday August 3, guided tour of the historic town centre of Águilas

Start: Tourist Office at 19.00.

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.

Sunday August 13, Marina de Cope walking tour

Start: 9.00, 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.

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 August 19, the Mr Gillman and El Hornillo railways tour

Starts at the Renfe Águilas railway station at 19.00.

Duration: approximately 2 hours.

Bookings: through the Region of Murcia tourist board here.

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, the museum which has been created in the railway tunnel, the Embarcadero del Hornillo loading jetty and the railway station.

For further info click here. 

Friday August 4 and 11, "Mediums" free dramatized tour of Águilas museums

These dramatized tours begin at the archaeological museum at 19.30 and last approximately one and a half hours, including visits to the archaeological museum itself, the Carnival museum and the Centro de Interpretación de Paco Rabal. Online bookings are available here. 
 

Sunday August 27, guided tour of the castle of San Juan de Águilas

Start: 19.00 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 here. Bookings 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 still advisable at this time of year!

Every Saturday evening, guided visits at 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 guided visits are now permitted, taking place during July on Saturday evenings between 19.00 and 21.00, a timetable which is susceptible to modification according to demand over the coming months. Registration for these free visits is currently through the Águilas tourist office only but an online facility is soon to be added. 

NOTE: During the first weekend of August the visits will take place on Friday August 4 so as not to coincide with the Summer Carnival parade the following evening.

Águilas tourist train July and August 2023

30-minute evening rides along the seafront between 20.00 and 1.00, tickets 5 euros for adults and 3 euros for children. Babies and pets may board free of charge.

Other guided tours

VISITAGUILAS with official tour guide Anabel López Belmonte, for details contact Visitaguilas@gmx.es or call 616 411061.

Tours include:

"Misterios y Leyendas de Águilas" - a night tour every Monday at 22.00, beginning at the statue of Ícaro and lasting approximtely 2 hours. Price 5 euros per head (under 5s free of charge).

"Embarcadero del Hornillo y Entorno" - every Tuesday at 19.30, starting at the car park of Multicines el Hornillo and lasting approximtely 2 hours. Price 5 euros per head (under 5s free of charge).

Walking in the Cuatro Calas area of the coastline, a 2-hour tour beginning at the beach of Calarreona.  Price 5 euros per head or 50 euros for a whole group.

The historic town centre - Private tours, minimum group size 10 people. Starts at the statue of Ícaro and lasts approximately 2 hours. Price 5 euros per head (under 5s free of charge).

Official tour guide INMACULADA MONDÉJAR PIERNAS 

Tours include:

The HORNILLO district, weekdays at 10.00 except between July 31 and August 4, lasting approximately 90 minutes. Starts at the Águilas Plaza shopping  mall, price 6 euros per head, 3 euros children aged 6-10, under 6 free. Prior bookings here. Further information on 676 012333 or at inmamonde@yahoo.es.

THE HISTORIC TOWN CENTRE AND CARNIVAL MUSEUM - Wednesdays at 10.00 except August 3rd, starting at 10.00 and lasting lasting approximately 90 minutes. Starts at the tourist office. 
turismo. Price 6 euros per head, 3 euros children aged 6-10, under 6 free. Prior bookings here. Further information on 676 012333 or at inmamonde@yahoo.es.

The CUATRO CALAS protected area on the coast - Thursdays except August 4th, starting at 9.15 and ending at approximately 11.00. Sets out from the beach of Calarreona. Price 6 euros per head, 3 euros children aged 6-10, under 6 free. Prior bookings here. Further information on 676 012333 or at inmamonde@yahoo.es.
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Cultural events: exhibitions, theatre, concerts, cinema, fiestas

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 Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena:

Sunday August 6: Soprano Lisette Oropesa and pianist Rubén Fernández Aguirre offer a recital organized by the ProMúsica society at 22.00. Tickets from the offices of lawyerJuan Carlos Renovales, (Calle Castelar, nº2, 2º, telephone 626 476389).

Saturday August 12: The Barber of Sevilla, a "zarzuela" operetta, at 20.00. Admission 17 euros.

Friday August 18: Prizes are awarded for the "Ciudad de Águilas" short story competition (20.00).

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.

August 3 to 31: Exhibition by SEYLER PASCALE SALA , open every day except Monday from 19.00 to 22.00.

Free exhibitions at the Auditorium: Virtual exhibitions can be found online here.

At the Casa de la Cultura Francisco Rabal

August 1 to 10: Mirando al Mar, the 28th edition of the summer conferences includes the following events:

August 1

20.00: Official opening.

20.15: Physical exercise and sports throughout a woman's life.

August 3

20.00: La minería y Águilas, el nacimiento de un pueblo, with Francisco García Calvo.

August 8

El balonmano femenino como deporte de alto rendimiento with Lidia Jiménez.

August 10

El arte y el mar: valores más allá del azul, with Javier Hernández Espinosa.

August 4 to 21: Invisibles, an exhibition or artowrk by Javier Espinosa, open on weekdays from 18.00 to 21.00.
 

Fun and activities for children

Bibliobús mobile library in Calabardina every Monday from 10.00 to 13.00.

Summer school for children aged 3 to 12, at the Ramón y Cajal, Urci and Joaquín Tendero primary schools and the social centre in El Garrobillo. Further information at the Centro de la Mujer, Calle Inmaculada 25, telephone 968 446633.

June 26 to August 11, tennis, paddle tennis, golf and English in the Isla del Fraile development, weekday mornings. Further info on 647 788961.

Funfair on the seafront by the fishing port, open every day from 20.00.

Miniclub at the Hotel Puerto Juan Montiel for those aged 5 to 12. Every day 18.00 to 21.00, price 10 euros.
 

Sports and boat tours

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.

Summer tournaments on August 6 at 9.00 (bring a friend!), August 19 at 18.00 (foursomes) and August 27 at 9.00 (Stableford individual).

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

Pedal boats at the Playa de las Delicias, 11.00 to 20.00. 10 euros for 30 minutes, 18 euros for 60 minutes. Telephone 676 405517.

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.

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

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

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.

Boat, kayak and paddle surf trips telephone 622 428650.

Jetski hire in July and August telephone 636 137165.

Terraza La Mar, open every day except Wednesdays, telephone 968 493493. Friday evening dances from 23.00. 

Other events and activities

August 4 and 5 Summer Carnival in Águilas

August 4: Grand Open-Air Gala in Plaza Antonio Cortijos to choose the main protagonists in next February's Carnival, beginning at 21.30.

August 5: The main Carnival parade along the seafront, starting at the Monument to the Railways next to the fishing port and enfing at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena alongside the Playa de las Delicias.

August 3 to 7 Full moon classical music concerts in Aguilas

The venue for three of the concerts, which all start at 10.30pm, is the Castle of San Juan.

August 3 – Laura Rodríguez Moreno (violin), David Apellániz Martínez (cello) and Carlos Apellániz  Martínez (piano).

August 4 – Guitarists Ausías and Rubén Parejo.

August 6 – Lisette Oropesa is accompanied by Rubén Fernández Aguirre at the piano in the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena in Águilas.

August 7 – Pianists John Lee and Román Fediurko.

Click here for further information.

August 10 to 12 Águilas Jazz Festival

August 10 - Paco Soto in the Plaza Antonio Cortijos, click for further information (tickets 15 euros). 

August 11 - The Andrés Barros Trio in the Plaza Antonio Cortijos in Águilas, click for further information (tickets 15 euros). 

August 12 - Patax in the Plaza Antonio Cortijos in Águilas, click for further information (tickets 18 euros). 

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.

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

Dance, workshops, yoga, wellbeing

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.