Semana Santa is ending but Águilas awaits plenty of spring visitors as the temperatures gradually rise!

The winter in Águilas doesn't drag on for long, and although this year the Carnival celebrations were a rather chilly affir the weather has already begun to show promising signs during the early Easter Week of 2026.

The passing of Easter in Águilas generally means that the cold weather is over for another year and beach tourism season is just beginning. With temperatures beginning to rise both on land and in the Mediterranean the town suddenly becomes a more lively place to be, with people out in the streets and a lively atmosphere without the same degree of crowding as in July and August. 

The calendar for the month is another full one, with no fewer than 5 free guided tours being held including two pleasnat walks along the seafront Blue Trails, the Easter Week processions reaching their climax and a variety of events at the seafront auditorium, while in a less formal context the bar and restaurant terraces will be welcoming visitors enjoying the spring sunshine!

Click here for the full Easter Week programme.

Below is a selection of events and activities during April, which as ever is susceptible to modification as the month goes on:

Wednesday April 1

19.30: Free dramatized tour of the three main museums in Águilas in the company of actors playing two mediums, Isabella y Fidel, as they visit the archaeological museum, the Carnival museum and the Paco Rabal Interpretation centre. Booking is available online here, for further information click here.

19.30: The Procession of the Taking of Christ begins at the church of EL Carmen, featuring the sculpted figures of Santiago Apóstol and the Virgen de la Amargura. The “Prendimiento” and “Oración del Huerto” tableaux leave the church of San José at 21.00.

Thursday April 2

20.00: The Procession of the Paso Morado group leaves its headquarters in Plaza José María López Méndez with the figures of El Nazareno and the Virgen de la Soledad.

Midnight: The Procession in Silence leaves with the figure of Cristo de la Agonía from Calle Lotería, later meeting up with María Santísima de la Soledad and San Juan Evangelista in Plaza del Caño.

Friday April 3

7.00: A solemn Good Friday Via Crucis begins, meeting at 10.30 at the crossroads of Calle Doctor Luis Prieto and Avenida Juan Carlos I with the figures of Nuestra Señora de los Dolores, Nuestro Padre Jesús de Nazareno and San Juan Evangelista.

11.15: The Procession of the Santo Encuentro begins, featuring the meeting of Jesus and his mother.

19.30: The Procession of the Holy Burial begins.

Saturday April 4

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

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 April 5, Easter Sunday

9.00 to 15.00: Traditional produce market in the Plaza de España, with the focus on hand-made soaps!

11.00: The Procession of Christ Resurrected leaves the parish church of El El Carmen for the final Easter parade of the week

Friday April 10

9.00: Speed chess tournament featuring local secondary schools.

Saturday April 11

20.00: The Youth Orchestra of the region of Valencia offer a concert at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena under the baton of conductor Isabel Rubio. Tickets 6€, for further information click here.

Sunday April 12

9.30: Free guided walk along the Blue Trail of Los Cocedores at the far western coast of Águilas, starting at the beach of La Casica Verde and reaching Calarreona before returning. For registration click here, for further information click here.

9.30: The 13^th edition of the Cuidad de Águilas half marathon in honour of Juan Palazón begins at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena, along with a separate 7-km race and a non-competitive hike along the seafront. Further information at www.pdmaguilas.org or by telephone on 968 412023.

Friday April 17

17.00 to 21.00: A chance to donate blood and take away free gifts including printed artwork at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena. Prior registration here. For further details click here.

Saturday April 18

11.00: Free guided walk along the greenway of the loading jetty of El Hornillo, seeing the sights of this historic area. For further information click here, registration is available online here.

Friday April 24

20.00: Latido y Tañido at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena, tickets available from 20 euros.

Saturday April 25

20.00: The Torrevieja Youth Symphony Orchestra in concert at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena under the baton of Adolfo Arronis. Tickets 6 euros.

 

OTHER EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

Until April 23: Free dinosaur exhibition at Águilas shopping mall, liven up your shopping trips with a fun show for the youngsters!

Children's fairground in Plaza Antonio Cortijos, open on Saturday 17.30 to 21.00, Sundays and public holidays 11.30 to 14.00 horas and 17.30 to 21.00

Esparto grass weaving for beginners at the Casa del Huerto Don Jorge on Tuesdays from 11.00 to 13.00, starting on 7^th October.

Until April 29: Metamórfosis en Águilas, an exhibition of paintings by Yolanda Calle at the Casa de la Cultura Francisco Rabal. Opening hours weekdays 18.00 to 21.00. 

Until April 14: “Vírgenes de Leche”, an exhibition of images of the Nursing Madonna on the first floor of the Casa de la Cultura, opening hours 9.00 to 14.00 and 16.00 to 21.00 on weekdays. Click here for further information.

Winter activities at the Centro Municipal de la Mujer (the Women’s Institute)

Details on the digital platform of the Town Hall 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 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

Yoga with Lara Díaz, further information on 658 423462.

Rummy: all levels welcome, contact number 601 904463.

Tai Chi Chuan and Chi Kung with Jöel Jappain, Fridays 19.30 to 20.30. Telephone 619 501574.

Mindfulness and Meditation with Jöel Jappain, Tuesdays 10.00 to 11.00. Telephone 619 501574.

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 info@casinoaguilas.com.

 

SPORTS AND LEISURE

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.

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

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

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.

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.

The sports centre of Polideportivo Municipal de Águilas can be contacted by telephone on 968 412023 or by email at patronato@pdmaguilas.org.

Dance, yoga, wellbeing

Salsa and bachata classes, further information from Mónica (657 472926, Mondays 20.00 to 22.00) and Luis (622 285608, Fridays 19.30 to 22.00).

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

Theatre and improvisation on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 19.00 to 21.00. Contact Miguel Ángel Cárceles on 667 876584.

Batucada percussion two Fridays a month from 17.30 to 20.00. Contact Miguel Ángel Cárceles on 667 876584.

Risotherapy on Tuesdays from 17.00 to 18.30. Contact Miguel Ángel Cárceles on 667 876584.

Biodance on Mondays from 18.30 to 20.30. Contact Laura on 645 963455.

Yoga on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10.30 to 12.00. Contact Sergio on 660 890457.

The RINCÓN DE GAIA is a cultural charity association based at Calle Gaviota nº2 in Calabardina (next to Pastelería Katy), with many activities throughout the year which are designed to raise funds for animal charities. Contact elrincondegaia1@gmail.com for information on activities including language exchanges, chess classes, Rummycub competitions, ludo, recitals, concerts, etc.

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