Águilas launches a cycling-friendly website for adventure-seekers
Pedal through paradise with this comprehensive guide to all the best biking routes in Águilas
With practically year-round sunshine and countless picturesque trails and nature routes, the Region of Murcia is the perfect destinations for those who enjoy the great outdoors. For several years, Águilas Town Council has been promoting sports tourism in the municipality and is now gearing up to transform the town into a cyclist's paradise with the launch of a comprehensive, cycling-friendly website.
The exciting online platform features ten new cycle tourism routes, each meticulously designed to cater to a variety of skill levels and preferences. These routes, detailed on an informative map, are now accessible via an interactive landing page that serves as a one-stop hub for all things cycling and tourism in the municipality.
This initiative is a key component of the ‘Discover Águilas’ Plan for Tourist Sustainability, funded by the European Union Next Generation scheme as part of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan.
Each route begins and ends in the heart of Águilas or one of its charming hamlets, ensuring that cyclists can easily integrate their rides with other activities. The routes are thoughtfully categorised by difficulty and type of bicycle recommended, making it easy for cyclists of all levels to find their perfect path.
Whether you're a seasoned pro or a casual rider, there's something for everyone.
To cater to a diverse audience, each route comes with a brief explanation in Spanish, English, French and German, detailing its technical characteristics. The website also highlights the tourist landmarks you'll encounter along the way, complete with a concise explanatory sheet.
The routes are colour-coded based on the gradient percentage of different sections, making it easy to visualise the terrain and plan your journey accordingly.
Ready to cycle through Águilas? Check out the Cycling Friendly website and design your perfect route.
Explore Águilas by bike: check out the brochure and plan your next adventure.
If visiting Águilas your first port of call should be the local tourist office (click here for map, telephone 968 493285, email turismo@aguilas.es).
For more local events, news and visiting information go to the home page of Águilas Today
Address
Tourist Information Office, Plaza de Antonio Cortijos, s/n. 30880-AguilasTel: 968 493 285
Oficina de Turismo de Águilas
Águilas boasts 28 kilometres of coastline, with many fine, sandy beaches, sheltered coves and unspoilt natural beaches. It is a great summer favourite with Spanish holidaymakers, so always has a superb programme of concerts and activities throughout the summer, as well as the biggest carnival in the Region of Murcia, 40 days before Semana Santa (Easter.)
Throughout the year it also has a number of museums and historical attractions, a castle with fabulous views overlooking the bay and several other points of interest, all of which make it an good place to visit for days out. Throughout the year the tourist office runs monthly guided tours and the route of the railways, which explores the railway history of the town.
The tourist information office is located in the Plaza de Antonio Cortijos, just a short walk from the sea front and Plaza de España, a cool, shaded space in which to enjoy a coffee.
More information about Águilas including beaches, what to see, what's on and tourist information can be found on ÁGUILAS TODAY
Opening Hours Tourism Office Águilas
16th September to 30th April 2019
Monday to Saturday: 10.00 to 14.00 and 17:00 to 19:00
Sundays and bank hollidays: 10.00 to 14.00 h.
CHRISTMAS
24th and December 31st: 10.00 to 14.00 h.
December 25th, 1st and 6th January: Closed
CARNIVAL
Carnival Saturday: 10.00 to 14.00 and from 17.00 to 20.00 h.
Carnival Sunday: 10.00 to 14.00 h.
Carnival Monday: 10.00 to 14.00 h.
Shrove Tuesday: 10.00 to 14.00 h.
Piñata Sunday: 10.00 to 14.00 h.
EASTER
Thursday and Friday: 10.00 to 14.00 h.
MAY, JUNE AND FIRST HALF OF SEPTEMBER
Monday to Friday: 09.00 to 14.00 and from 17.00 to 20.00 h.
Saturday: 10.00 to 14.00 and from 17.00 to 20.00 h.
Sundays: 10.00 to 14.00 h.
JULY AND AUGUST
Monday to Friday: 09.30 to 14.00 and from 17.00 to 21.00 h.
Saturday: 10.00 to 14.00 and from 17.00 to 21.00 h.
Sundays: 10.00 to 14.00 h.
