May 24 Free Mr Gillman and El Hornillo guided tour of the railway history of Aguilas
A fascinating visit tracing the history of the railway in the coastal port of Águilas
This free tour traces the history of the traders and industrialists who played such an important role in the economy of Águilas in the second half of the 19th century and the first 30 years of the 20th, among them Gustavo Gillman. Gillman was a London-born civil engineer who was employed by the Great Southern of Spain Railway Company Limited and was heavily involved in the design and construction of the Lorca-Baza line.
The infrastructures here are part of the railway heritage of Spain in general and of Águilas in particular, and includes the bridge over the Rambla de las Culebras, tunnels and of course the mineral deposits which are of a kind which are not found elsewhere in Spain: in short, a key component of the industrual past of Águilas.
The route of the guided tour includes the bridge over the Rambla de las Culebras, the Sendero del Hornillo and the museum which has been created in the railway tunnel which leads to the emblematic Embarcadero del Hornillo loading jetty.
The visit starts on the esplanade outside the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena in Águilas at 11.00 and lasts approximately 2 hours.
Bookings should be made through the Region of Murcia tourist board online here from approximately one month prior to the date of the event.
The same visit is being held IN ENGLISH on 17th May - click here for details.
Further information is available from the Águilas tourist office (Plaza de Antonio Cortijos, telephone +34 968 493 285, email turismo@aguilas.es), where staff will also be happy to offer advice on where to enjoy a good lunch out in the town!
For more local events, news and visiting information 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.
