February 1 Carnival paper costume contest at the Aguilas auditorium
Incredible spectacular costumes at the Auditorio Infanta Elena in Águilas!
The annual Paper Costumes Competition has become one of the most popular events included in the Águilas Carnival celebrations (click here for the full 2026 programme) with extravagant and exhuberant costumes fashioned entirely from paper.
The 25th annual competition takes place on Sunday February 1 at the Auditorio y Palacio de Congresos "Infanta Doña Elena" and starts at 20.00, with tickets available online here and priced at 10 euros. Tickets can also be purchased at the Museo Arqueológico, the Casa de la Cultura and at the auditorium box office in the two hours before the event begins, should any remain!
for more local events, news and visiting information, contact the tourist office of Águilas (telephone 968 493285) or 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
Tourist Information Office opening times (as of 16th September 2025)
- Monday to Saturday: 10.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 19.00
- Sundays & bank holidays: 10.00 to 14.00
Águilas tourist information office contact details:
- Telephone: +34 968 493285 / +34 968 493173
- WhatsApp: +34 660 474477
- Email: turismo@aguilas.es
