Águilas unveils ambitious 2025 budget with record increases across key sectors
A huge investment will be made in improving roads, public parks and beaches in Águilas
Águilas Town Council has unveiled an ambitious and balanced budget for 2025, marking a significant increase in funding for various sectors.
The municipal budget, approved on Friday December 20, totals an impressive 37,674,006 euros. This figure represents a 12.89% rise compared to the previous year, as highlighted by Councillor for Finance José Manuel Gálvez.
In fact, practically every area will receive a spending boost next year. Key areas of growth include the maintenance of rural roads, public highways, squares, gardens, beaches and environmental initiatives.
The budget for school upkeep, citizen participation and sectors like agriculture, livestock and fishing has also been expanded.
The Sports Council, tasked with maintaining sports facilities and ensuring the smooth operation of public sports services, has been allocated its own separate budget of 941,501.60 euros. This funding comes from a 690,000 euro transfer from the Town Council and additional revenue from facility usage.
Investments in public infrastructure are particularly noteworthy. Spending on public road maintenance has increased by 5.88%, while funding for squares and gardens has grown by more than 21%. Beach maintenance and environmental actions have received a boost of more than 90,000 euros and school maintenance funding has risen by 11%.
Additionally, the budget for the Auditorium and Congress Centre has grown by 10%, with 8,000 euros allocated to complement a 31,800 euro subsidy aimed at improving inclusion and accessibility. Cultural programs, including those for museum upkeep and activities, have also seen significant increases.
The agricultural sector is set to benefit from targeted support, including a 15,000 euro subsidy for the Association of Farmers of Águilas and 5,000 euros to promote sector-specific initiatives.
Furthermore, funding for rural road repairs and maintenance has risen by 20%, ensuring continued investment in this vital infrastructure.
Citizen Participation has received a notable increase, with an additional 10,000 euros compared to 2024. This funding is designed to promote community engagement in social and dynamic activities. For the first time, nominative subsidies have been created to support entities and associations with event organisation and related activities.
In presenting the budget, Councillor Gálvez emphasised Águilas’ financial stability, noting that the municipality remains debt-free following the early repayment of its last loan in October.
“We are one of the most solvent municipalities, with a budget surplus, zero debt and high liquidity,” he stated.
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).
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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.
