Aguilas museum and visitor centre opening times
The castle and the Sagrera windmill both offer stunning views, and the CIMAR Aquarium and railway, Hornillo and archaeological museums all offer interesting journeys into the past...
The municipality of Águilas offers a number of interesting and enjoyable options either for an enjoyable day trip or for a longer visit, and alongside the extensive beaches and natural areas includes a number of museums and information centres which can be visited throughout the year.
Further information about visiting the municipality can of course be obtained from the tourist office, and extensive information about the beaches, other places to visit, full what’s on and activities agenda and tourist information can be found on Águilas Today.
(Latest update 1st July 2024)
The castle of Águilas: Castillo de San Juan
Tuesday to Sunday and public holidays: 10.00 to 14.00 and 16.00 to 18.00.
Last admission 30 minutes before closing time.
Open on public holidays and during long holiday weekends.
Admission 2€ (1€ per head in groups) (children, students and pensioners free)
The Castillo de San Juan in Águilas is high above the town. It was originally built as a 16th-century defensive fortress to protect against pirate attack and is well worth a visit, offering impressive views across the surrounding countryside and the town below.
The fortress can be visited as an attraction on its own or can form part of a morning out in the town, but it’s a steep climb up to the top of the hill on which it stands. In winter it is possible to drive up but it's not the easiest place to park, and there is a lift for the elderly and those of limited mobility, but in general terms these latter will not be able to enjoy the castle as fully as those with more mobility.
The castle is well worth a visit, particularly on a clear day when the views are simply stunning!
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Municipal Archaeological Museum
Tuesday to Saturday: 10.30 to 13.30 and 17.00 to 20.00.
Sundays and Bank Holidays: 10.30 to 13.30.
Open on Mondays only on public holidays and long holiday weekends.
Address: Calle Conde de Aranda, 8
The Museo Arqueológico de Águilas contains a collection of artefacts relating to the history of the municipality, with representative displays relating to each of the important phases and cultures which settled in this coastal location, from pre-history through the Argaric culture, the Phoenicians, the Romans, the Middle Ages and the Modern period to contemporary times.
It's a well-balanced collection and can be partnered with a coffee in the atmospheric Plaza de España just around the corner, which is home to the attractive neo-Mudejar town hall, the church of San José and attractive open air gardens with open-air café bars.
The CIMAR museum of the sea and aquarium
Tuesday to Sunday and public holidays: 10.30 to 13.00 and 16.00 to 18.00.
Open on Mondays only on public holidays and long holiday weekends.
Last admission: 20 minutes before closing time.
The CIMAR (Centro de Interpretación del Mar) centre is a welcome addition to the list of potential visits and activities during a tour of Águilas, and combines a small but interesting aquarium with a museum area in the Rincón del Hornillo area of the town. Almost all areas are easily accessible for those of limited mobility and this display is of particular interest to families, revealing the marine life which lies beneath the waters off the Águilas coastline.
Túnel del Hornillo
Mondays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays: from 11.00 to 13.30.
Last admission: 20 minutes before closing time.
Admission free of charge.
The Embarcadero del Hornillo is a fascinating example of industrial architecture, built by the British to service the railway line and mineral mining network which they operated in the 20th century, extracting and exporting minerals from the Granada province.
The museum inside the Embarcadero tunnel can be visited as a stand-alone attraction or as part of the free "Route of the railways "tour offered monthly by the tourist office. See feed below for forthcoming dates.
Click for the Route of the Railways in Águilas.
Non-guided visits to the Hornillo loading jetty
Saturdays 11.00 to 13.00, no charge, bookings through the tourist office.
The Molino de Sagrera windmill (including the Centro de Difusión del Esparto, esparto grass museum)
Mondays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays 10.30 to 13.00.
Admission free of charge.
The Molino Sagrera is a restored windmill in the heart of the old town of Águilas, serving not only as a reminder of the past, when such buildings were common in this area, but also as an interesting stop-off point on a walk around the narrow hillside streets of this part of the town.
The climb up the hill is not an easy one, and is best avoided in the midday heat of the summer months, but once at the windmill and the nearby viewing point, the view makes the effort worthwhile.
The mill houses an exhibition room on the ground floor relating to the important tradition of esparto grass production and weaving.
Click for further information about the Molina Sagrera windmill and viewing point.
The Roman baths (Termas)
Saturdays from 13.30 to 14.00.
Prior bookings required through the tourist office.
Termas Orientales
Open during shop opening hours from Monday to Saturday (under the Daen Sport store at Calle Juan Pablo, 1)
Águilas Carnival Museum
Monday to Friday: 10.15 to 14.00 and 16.15 to 21.00.
Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays: 10.15 to 14.00.
Last admission: 15 minutes before closing time
Location: First floor of the Francisco Rabal Casa de Cultura
Admission free of charge.
The museum is fully accessible for wheelchair users.
Click here for more Águilas Carnival Museum information.
Los Pescadores seafront promenade
Monday to Friday: 10.00 to 21.00
Weekends and bank holidays: 10.00 to 22.00.
The "lonja" or market for freshly caught fish takes place on weekdays at 17.00.
Admission free of charge.
Football museum
Monday to Saturday: 17.00 to 20.00
Sundays & bank holidays: 12.00 to 14.00
Admission free of charge.
Address: Calle Muñoz Calero, 22
Telephone: 968 413906
Águilas was home to one of the first football clubs in Spain, founded by the British workers involved in the construction of the railway line and the mining activity which took place inland.
History of fishing exhibition
The exhibition at the “Lonja” fish market in the fishing port.
Monday to Friday 9.00-14.00, 16.30-18.30, fish auction at 17.00.
Closed on public holidays.
Note: access to the market is by lift.
Telephone: 968 410370.
Àguilas Railway Museum Temporarily closed
Located inside the railway station building.
A small railway museum, jam-packed full with memorabilia and well worth visiting if you have an interest either in the history of Águilas or in railways, and it can also be visited as part of the route of the railways which is run by Águilas council on the third Sunday of every month.
This small museum is run by local railway enthusiasts who are hugely enthusiastic about their collection and take great pride in sharing their love of the interesting past of the Águilas railways and their display.
Centro de Interpretación "Francisco Rabal" (click here for further information)
A celebration of the life and work of cinema actor Paco Rabal, one of Águilas's favourite sons.
Monday to Friday: 10.15 to 14.00 and 16.15 to 21.00.
Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays: 10.15 to 14.00.
Last admission: 15 minutes before closing time
Admission free of charge, last visitors allowed to enter 15 minutes before closing time.
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.
