December 6 Free guided tour of the historic town centre of Aguilas
Discover how Águilas has attracted settlers and developed over the course of its history
This tour, which is easy to manage for those of limited mobility, reveals to those joining it a little of the history of Águilas, taking in the port (with comments on the castle and the lighthouse of Punta Negra), the Plaza de España and various important monuments and buildings, such as the Ícaro (Carnival monument), the Monument to the Railway, the Archaeological Museum, the Roman baths, the Carnival museum and the church of San José in the Plaza de España.
The tour begins at the Tourist Office at 11.00 and lasts between two and two and a half hours. Bookings should be made through the regional tourist board website online here as of approximately one month prior to the date of the event.
In the course of its long and interesting history the natural resources of Águilas attracted prehistoric settlers, then the Romans and finally the British (!), all of whom found different reasons to establish settlements in the municipality and exploit the local minerals, fish and grasses.
This visit is free of charge, leaving you a little cash in your pocket to enjoy eating out in the town afterwards or staying for the weekend – the staff at the tourist office will be happy to provide you with details of where a good lunch can be obtained and accommodation details!
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