Hornillo jetty in Aguilas to open for guided visits in June
The first phase of a restoration project has made it possible to visit this iconic structure in Águilas
Mari Carmen Moreno, the Mayoress of Águilas, and Councillor Maido Simó have announced the iconic 120-year-old railway loading jetty of the Embarcadero de Hornillo will be open to visits from members of the public as of June 3.
The first phase of the project to restore the jetty was recently completed and much of its former glory (and structural stability) has been recovered. As a result guided visits will now be permitted, taking place on Saturday mornings, a timetable which is susceptible to adaptation according to demand over the coming months.
Registration for these free visits is currently through the Águilas tourist office only but an online facility is soon to be added.
The jetty was built under the supervision of engineer Gustavo Gillman in 1903 and is considered to be one of the two most important of its kind still standing in Spain, and the first phase of its restoration has cost a million euros (75 per cent of which came from national government funds and the rest from the Town Hall). The local council is now applying for a further 3 million euros of funding to restore historic buildings in the municipality, and part of this would go towards completing the rehabilitation of the Embarcadero de Hornillo.
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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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