June 22 Free guided walk on the Tres Bahías Blue Trail in Aguilas
A 2-and-a-half-hour walk on the environmentally friendly route along the seafront of Águilas town centre
The network of “Senderos Azules” is an initiative promoted in Spain by ADEAC, the Association of Environmental and Consumer Education, to recognize and promote sustainable and environmentally friendly walking paths, this contributing to the enjoyment and preservation of nature and ethnographic heritage.
The “Tres Bahías” (Three Bays) route in Águilas has been named as one of these routes, and this guided walk on Sunday 22nd June along the second section of the route begins at 9.00 at the monument to Icarus next to the fishing port. It is classified as being of only moderate difficulty and is expected to last approximately 2 and a half hours including the return from the castle to the starting point (on this return leg there are no stops for explanations).
Along the way, participants will see the port and the lighthouse, the fish market, the monuments to Icarus and the famed Carnival of Águilas, the monument to the Railways, the headland of El Pico de La Aguilica, the CIMAR maritime museum, the beach of Los Cocedores del Hornillo (where esparto grass was dried in the past before being woven into shoes, baskets and other products), the iconic loading jetty of El Hornillo and the surrounding area, which is one of outstanding and spectacular beauty.
The tour is free of charge but online registration is required here. Naturally, appropriate walking footwear, sun cream and plenty of drinking water are strongly recommended.
For more local events, news and visiting information contact the tourist office of Águilas 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
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.
