Águilas presents suggested snorkelling routes at 13 beach locations
Easy underwater tourism for all the family along the Mediterranean coast of Águilas
The routes are In their drive to encourage “blue tourism”, the Town Hall of Águilas has created a guide to snorkelling at 13 of the beaches in the municipality, providing an attractive way for all the family to explore the underwater fauna of the Mediterranean coast without the need to don oxygen bottles and special equipment.
All that is needed is a snorkel, a mask and a pair of flippers, and you can explore a series of suggested snorkelling sites, mostly in depths of up to 3 metres (the maximum is 5 metres, which still allows for clear visibility as long as the sea conditions are not too rough!).
Outgoing Mayoress Mari Carmen Moreno, who recently announced her voluntary retirement from the post, underlines that this initiative falls within the local Sustainable Tourism Plan financed by EU Next Generation funds, and that each suggested route comes with information about the degree of difficulty, safety measures and respect for the environment as well as information regarding some of the creatures you are most likely to come across as you survey the underwater world.
The routes can be seen online here (interactive) and here (more detailed), and are located at the beaches of Los Cocedores, La Carolina, Cama de los Novios, Calarreona, Cala Tortuga, Cocedores del Hornillo, Playa Amarilla (opposite Isla del Fraile), Playa del Arroz, La Cola, Playa Canalicas, Calabardina, Ensenada de la Fuente and La Galera.
Enjoy your snorkelling along the coast of Águilas!
For more local events, news and visiting information, contact the tourist office of Águilas or go to the home page of Águilas Today.
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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
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