What’s on in Aguilas December 2024 - Christmas and New Year activities and events
The long Constitution Day weekend and the Christmas and New Year holidays bring a host of special events to Águilas
It seems that the firsrt weekend of December, which coincides with two national holidays in Spain and therefore lasts 4 days, is likely to coincide with the first significant drop in daily temperatures throughout the Costa Cálida, but wtih the festive season all but upon us the social, cultural and celebratory events in the town are warming up very nicely indeed!
This is one of the busiest times of year in terms of the program of events at the magnificent seafront auditorium, and of course with the Christmas lights now in operation and nativity scenes popping up all over the place it's time to get out your Santa hats and join the party!
Below is the agenda for December 2024 in Águilas, which is likely to be modified as the month progresses:
EVENTS AND FREE GUIDED TOURS
Sunday December 1: MOMO, a theatre adaptatiaon of the novel by Michael Ende, suitable for all the family, at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena, beginning at 17.30. Tickets 5 euros, click here for fuurther information.
Saturday December 7:
11.00: Free guided tour of the historic town centre of Águilas starting at the Tourist Office.
Duration: approximately 2 hours.
This tour takes participants through the port and Plaza de España and past important monuments and buildings, such as the Ícaro (Carnival monument), Ferrocarril monument, Archaeological Museum and church of San José. The tour is suitable for those of limited mobility.
Further information here: bookings for this tour throughout the year should be made here or through the tourist office.
20.30: El Novio de España, a musical comedy by Juan Carlos Rubio, at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena, beginning at 17.30. Tickets are available from 14 euros, click here for further information.
Sunday December 8
9.30: Free Marina de Cope walking tour, the coordinates for the starting point are 37.469325 and -1.499722.
Duration and difficulty: approximately 2 and a half hours; 4.7 kilometres. Low level of difficulty.
Further information can be found here. Bookings: through the Murcia tourist board here or through the tourist office.
This walk takes place in the regional park of Cabo Cope and Puntas del Calnegre, allowing participants to enjoy the natural scenery on offer, as well as walking through nesting areas for different bird species and Roman remains.
17.00: La Sirenita, Una Historia Bajo el Mar, a Little Mermaid musical at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena. Tickets are available at 14 euros, click here for further information.
December 12 to 22
20.00: Christmas theatre performed by children attending the Imagine Teatro y Ocio group at the Casa de la Cultura. Tickets available for 5 euros online here.
Saturday December 14, Free Mr Gillman and El Hornillo railways tour
Starts outside the auditorium at 11.00.
Duration: approximately 2 hours.
Bookings: through the Region of Murcia tourist board here or through the tourist office.
This tour allows participants to experience 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. The route includes the Monument to the Railway, the bridge over the Rambla de las Culebras, the Sendero del Hornillo and the museum which has been created in the railway tunnel, which led to the Embarcadero del Hornillo loading jetty.
For further info click here.
20.30: Lo Más Hermoso Todavía, Spanish drama at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena. Tickets are available at 10 euros online here.
Sunday December 15
9.30 onwards: The annual running race up to the castle of Águilas, with registration open at www.alcanzatumeta.es. Click here for further information.
9.00 to 21.00: Christmas arts and crafts market in the Plaza de España, with stands selling food, drinks and numerous nadmade products. Music at 19.00 from the Coro Rociero de la Hermandad de Nuestra Señora del Rocío de Águilas. Click here for further details.
10.00: Traditional folk music at the Encuentro de Cuadrillas in the Placetón, the Plaza de España and the Plaza de Abastos). At 11.00 the music moves on to the parish church of San José, where Mass is held at 12.00. A performance at 13.00 in the Plaza de ESpaña is followed by lunch!
17.00: ¡Que Festín! El Poder de la Rosa, a Beauty and the Beast musical featuring more than 25 performers at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena. Tickets are available at 16 euros online, 20 euros on the door, click here for further information.
Tuesday December 17
11.00: The Christmas concert of the Mediterráneo primary school at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena.
17.30: More children's carols in the Plaza de España.
Saturday December 21
19.30: De Muggle a Mago, a Harry Potter-themed magic, dance and theatre show at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena. Tickets are available from 13 euros online, click here for further information.
Sunday December 22
12.00: Open-air choir concert in the Plaza de España.
18.00: The annual Sinergia dance festival at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena. Tickets are available from 3 euros online, click here for further information.
Monday December 23
18.30: Father Christmas is officially welcomed to Águilas by local dignitaries in the Plaza de España.
Wednesday December 25, Christmas Day
13.00: The start of the annual Christmas fiestivities in the hamlet of Cuesta de Gos. Mass and a procession are followed by singing, dancing and a festive raffle.
Friday December 27
10.00 to 14.00: A giant zipline and inflatables are installed in the Explorador Felipe López "forested area".
Saturday December 28
10.00 onwards: Book fair in the Plaza de España.
17.00: The Fiesta de los Inocentes in the hamlet of Cuesta de Gos, where Holy Mass is followed by music, dancing and a dance where the bids are made to accompany the ladies to the floor.
20.30: Viajando en Navidad, the Christmas concert by the Patronato Musical Aguileño at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena. Admission is free of charge. Click here for further information.
Sunday December 29
18.00: La Ratita Presumida, achildren's musical version of the story The Vain Little Mouse at the . Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena. Tickets are available at 7 euros, click here for further information.
Monday December 30
12.00: "Y Entonces Cataplán...", children's entertainment by the Pupaclown company at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena. Tickets are available at 7 euros online here.
Tuesday December 31
12.00: Twelve hours before the New Year a practice run is held in the Plaza de España!
Friday January 3
17.00 to 21.00: Festive fun and games outside the seafront auditorium.
Saturday January 4
11.00 onwards: The Three Kings encampment is opened in Calle Conde de Aranda, desde las 11 horas.
18.00: Papá Noel, Misión Salvar la Navidad, a musical based on the story of The Grinch at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena. Tickets 15 euros in advance or 20 euros on the door. Click here for further details including online booking.
Sunday January 5
19.00: The first major parade of the year in Águilas as the Three Kings set out from Avenida Juan Carlos I on their way to the Plaza de España. A prize draw for three bicycles is held when they arrive at the end of the route, the winners being chosen from those who have left their present letters in the postbox installed there.
Monday January 6
10.30: Three Kings Day bike ride starting in the Plaza de España.
Friday January 10
20.30: The Nutcracker ballet performed by the Kiev Ballet at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena. Tickets 33 euros, click here for further information including online booking.
Saturday January 11
20.30: Dos Más Que Dos, a Spnaish language comedy at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena. Tickets from 15 euros, online booking available at www.giglon.com.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Every Saturday, visit the iconic Embarcadero del Hornillo railway loading jetty
The iconic 120-year-old railway loading jetty of the Embarcadero de Hornillo has recently been opened to visits from members of the public since early June last year. The first phase of the project to restore the jetty was completed shortly beforehand and much of its former glory (and structural stability) has been recovered.
As a result non-guided visits are now permitted, and throughout this month they take place between 11.00 and 13.00.
This timetable is susceptible to modification according to demand. Registration for these free visits is currently through the Águilas tourist office (telephone 968 493285) only but it is hoped that an online facility is soon to be added.
December 5, 13 and 20: Aguilas maritime and fishing history tour with Inmaculada Mondéjar
Described as an “urban maritime tour”, this visit explores how food is brought from the sea of Águilas to your table, and includes a stroll around the fishing port, a visit to the market where the fleet brings their catch, the Pescadores seafront walk, the marketplace and the archaeological museum.
The tour starts at 16.30 alongside the statue of Icarus on the seafront and lasts approximately 2 hours.
Price: 6 euros for adults, 3 euros for children aged 6 to 12, infants free, payable in cash at the start of the visit. Further information and bookings via WhatsApp on 676 012333.
ACTIVITIES AT THE CASINO
The casino is open for public information on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 17.00 and 19.00, telephone 601 904463.
Chess: Classes on Mondays 17.30 to 19.30, Chess Club Tuesdays and Fridays 17.30 to 20.30, contact Paco on 667 748561.
Pilates with EmmaLuna, Mondays and Wednesdays 18.15 to 19.15, 19.20 to 20.15 and 20.30 to 21.30. Also multi-level Tuesdays and Thursdays 9.00 to 10.00 and 10.00 to 11.00. Further information on 607 877492 or at emmaluna.es@gmail.com.
Yoga, Monday and Wednesday 9.30 and 20.30, Tuesdays and Thursdays 18.30 and 19.15. Further information on 658 423462.
Exhibitions at the Casa de la Cultura
Until December 20: “MISHO” by Michal Vilhelmer, open between 18.00 and 21.00 with a chance to watch art being created live until December 13.
December 21 until January 31: The annual exhibition of the José Matrán photography group, open from 18.00 to 21.00.
Original version films at Multicines El Hornillo
Keep up to date with the next screenings on the cinema’s Facebook page. Ticket sales through entradas.com, phone bookings at www.entradas.com and on 968 412757 between 17.00 and 20.30. Email multihornillo@hotmail.com.
Water sports, boat tours and others
ISLA DEL FRAILE PAR 3 GOLF: a 9-hole course in the Isla del Fraile development, along with practice facilities and classes for beginners. Further information on 0034 622 808544 or from isladelfrailegolf@gmail.com. Open to members and non-members alike, price 15 euros for non-members and 10 euros for members.
PÁDEL ISLA DEL FRAILE: in the same Isla del Fraile development are tennis and padel tennis courts for hire: contact padelisladelfraile@gmail.com, www.padelaguilas.club or 0034 601 507 505.
Classes start in September, 25 euros individual, 13 euros each 2 people, 9 euros each 3 people, 7 euros each 4 people. Children's classes once or twice per week.
Diávolo Surf: Kayak, paddle surf, snorkel and Sup yoga, guided kayak, paddle board and open water swimming tours, individual sessions or courses. For further information call +34 662 288157 or email diavolosurf@hotmail.com.
Águilas Surf Club, Activities include surfing, windsurfing, paddle surfing, Bigsup, kayakking, trips to Isla del Fraile, etc. Courses for learners of all ages.
Furither information on +34 601 514353 or at aguilassurfclub@gmail.com / www.aguilassurf.club.
Don Pancho tourist boat, information on 695 261216 or at www.donpancho.es.
Aguinautic Charter, boat hire, sale and tours. Half-day and full day mini-cruises, whole day outing, also available at weekends. See www.aguinautic.com or call 0034 616 737 018.
Rex Alquiler Náutico, boat hire, trips along the coast and fishing. Call 0034 647 198 329 / 0034 667 013 541 or visit www.rexalquilernautico.com.
Nuevo Amenecer: Glass-bottomed tourist boat, group boolings on 0034 639 381 406.
Other nautical acitvities all year round at Club Náutico Águilas, Paseo de Parra 44, 0034 655 441 929 / 0034 968 007 874, admon@aguilas.com.
Boat trips, with or without skipper: Contact www.terrerosrutasenbarco.com or 0034 657 042 699.
Puerto Deportivo Juan Montiel
Hire of paddle and surf boards as well as kayaks all year round: information 0034 968 414 968.
Boat hire (WHALY): 0034 968 414 968.
18-hole mini-golf course, paddle tennis court, telephone 0034 968 493 493.
Juan Montiel training centre, telephone 0034 968 493 493.
Boat, kayak and paddle surf trips telephone 0034 622 428 650.
Jetski hire in July and August telephone 0034 636 137 165.
Actívate Águilas Centre, 0034 622 222 357.
Musical entertainment on the terrace Thursdays to Sundays.
Car, van and caravan hire (Logar Rent a Car): 634 786915.
Event hosting: 968 493271.
Cafetería La Mar. Consult opening days on Instagram and Facebook): Terraza La Mar Águilas. 968 414968.
Dance, yoga, wellbeing
Teyde Theatre and Development school: drama, improvisation, laughing therapy, batucada percussion, yoga, pilates, salsa and bachata. Intensive courses and cultural exchange. Information at escuelateyde@gmail.com and 0034 667 876 584.
Batucada classes two Fridays a month from 17.30 to 20.00. Further information from Miguel Ángel on 667 876584, email hola@dakokan.com.
Biodance: Mondays 18.15 to 20.15, further information from Laura on 645 963455.
Memory improvement and stimulation: Tuesdays 11.00 to 13.30, further information from Silvia on 637 076325.
Centro Municipal de la Muker, activities autumn 2024
Laughing therapy with the Escuela de teatro TeyDe, Mondays 10.30 to 12.00 at Huerto Don Jorge (c/ Juan Pablo II, no 4).
Huerto Urbano, vegetable allotment, Wednesdays 17.00 to 19.00 at the Huerto Don Jorge (c/
Juan Pablo II, no 4).
Mindfulness for beginners, Tuesdays and Thurisdays 17.00 to 18.30 at AFEMAC (c/ Rambla del Charco, no 4.
Women's Circle: Mondays 16.30 to 18.00 at the Huerto Don Jorge (c/ Juan Pablo II, no 4).
Amigurumi: Thursdays 10.30 to 12.00 at the Huerto Don Jorge (c/ Juan Pablo II, no 4).
Literacy workshop, Thursdays 10.00 to 11.30 at the Centro de la Mujer (c/ Inmaculada, no 25).
Reading club, once a month at the Casa de la Cultura.
Keep fit, Thursdays 12.00 to 13.00 at the Club Deportivo Nintai (c/ Progreso, 31 bajo).
Esparto grass weaving for beginners, Tuesdays 11.00 to 13.00 at the Huerto Don Jorge (c/ Juan
Pablo II, no 4).
Registration at the Registro of the Town Hall or online here.
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.
