May 2 to 11 Red prawn week in Aguilas!
A celebration in Águilas of one of the most highly prized delicacies to come from the Mediterranean
One of the most delicious events of the year returns to Águilas between 2nd and 11th May with the holding of Red Prawn Week, a celebration of one of the most highly prized delicacies to arrive fresh on the plates of local restaurants from the Mediterranean!
The restaurants taking part in this edition are Restaurante La Veleta, Restaurante Ginés, Restaurante La Chimenea, Chiringuito El Sombrerico, Restaurante Zoco del Mar, Restaurante El Tiburón, Varadero Chiringuito and Restaurante Casa Bartolo, each of them offering unique dishes featuring the culinary delight that is the locally caught red prawn.
A warning, though: the red prawns of Águilas are not only highly prized, they are also highly priced, and for this reason the menus are not exactly in the “cheap and cheerful” price range! For the 2025 edition of the Red Prawn food festival, diners can expect to pay between 39 and 80 euros each for a tasting menu in each of the participating establishments, but the reward is an opportunity to taste one of the most renowned delicacies in the Costa Cálida.
NOTE: Two of the restaurants involved are serving tapas rather than full menus priced at 16 and 20 euros: click here for the full menus!)
On Friday 9th May an extra event is scheduled in the form of a concert by Los Ratones in the Plaza de Antonio Cortijos.
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.
