Concerts, a wide variety of free guided visits and greats choice of cultural and social events as Águilas settles into autumn...

In some Mediterranean coastal resorts it is fair to say that the arrival of October brings with it the closure until the following spring of many of the restaurants, events venues and other items of interest to visitors and locals, but in Águilas in the south-west of the Region of Murcia this is far from being the case. 

In fact, in many ways this the start of the season in Águilas - but not the summer season, when the town is swamped by beachgoers and sunseekers. Instead, the magnificent seafront auditorium is now back with its program for the 2024-25 season, which this month alone features the Verdi opera "La Traviata" and the start of the prestigious Paco Rabal amateur dramatics festival. On top of which, there are events featuring tango, jazz, a gastronomy fair and art exhibitions - so much to choose from, while other Spanish seaside towns are dormant until next Easter!

At the same time there is a plethora of free guided tours during the month INCLUDING ONE IN ENGLISH (!), showcasing the fascinating places and history of the town and the whole municipality, and of course IF the weather plays ball there is still time to enjoy an afternoon on the beach and a dip in the Med - remember, the air temperature is cooler now, but the sea is still warm!

Below is the agenda for October 2025 in Águilas (which is likely to be modified as the month progresses):

EVENTS AND FREE GUIDED TOURS

October 3 to 5

“Mar y Huerta” Gastro Fair in the Plaza Antonio Cortijos, featuring a tapas avenue, live music, showcooking, activities for children and much more, opening at 12.00 midday. Click here for further information.

Local fiestas of Las Majadas, Las Molinetas and the Cementerio Viejo district in Plaza Montcada i Reixac. Click here for further details.

Saturday October 4

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 online through the regional tourist board or through the tourist office.

13.00: Showcooking at the “Mar y Huerta” Gastro Fair with chefs from Repsol guide restaurants El Sombrerico and Restaurante El Poli (Sol Repsol).

17.00: Live music from La Blue Band at the gastro fair.

18.00: The evening's entertainment gets under way at the fiestas of Las  Majadas.

22.00: Live music from Los Ratones at the gastro fair.

23.00: A “Viral Zombie” event gets under way, lasting until 4.00 in the morning. Tickets available from 15 euros at Café Bar Sol y Mar, other participations online at www.viralzombie.es. Click here for further details.

Sunday October 5

12.00: The last day of the fiestas of Las Majadas gets under way.

13.00: Showcooking at the “Mar y Huerta” Gastro Fair with chefs from Repsol guide restaurants Restaurante Polea and Restaurante El Poli.

17.00: Live music from Propiedad Privada at the Gastro Fair.

19.00: Live show by Spanish comedian Martita de Graná at the Auditorio y Palacio de Congresos Infanta Doña Elena, not recommended for under-18s. Tickets available from 22 euros at the Casa de la Cultura, the Museo Arqueológico or online here (NOTE: the show is almost sold out”!).

Thursday October 9

20.00: Official opening of the annual “Salón de Otoño” art exhibition at the Casa de la Cultura Francisco Rabal, open until 4^th November on weekdays between 18.00 and 21.00. Click here for further details.

October 10 to 12

Alegría Fest, an unusual event at the Águilas auditorium offering an experience of personal enrichment, entrepreneurship and motivation combined with a vibrantly energetic selection of music.

In addition, this year the festival has been extended to include an initial day devoted to food trucks and local artisans, as well as their arts and crafts.

Click here for further details.

Saturday October 11

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 de Calnegre, allowing participants to enjoy the natural scenery on offer, as well as walking through nesting areas for different bird species and Roman remains.

Afternoon and evening: Local fiestas in the district of La Loma, in Plaza Fernando Rey.

Friday October 17

20.00: Tango Show, “Reliquias porteñas”, at the Casa de la Cultura Francisco Rabal, presented by the national Argentinian music and dance company with violinists Walter Oscar Tejeda Carranza and Laura Sánchez García, as well as dancers Jupa Arias and Esther Medina. Tickets 10 euros, bookings on 660 753246. For further information click here.

20.00 and 22.00: Two jazz shows at the Casino of Águilas featuring the Jorge Vera Trio. Tickets 18 euros plus costs, for details and booking information click here.

Saturday October 18

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.

October 18 and 19

Associations Fair in Plaza Antonio Cortijos, a showcase for local clubs, societies and associations.

Sunday October 19

9.00 to 15.00: Autumn arts and crafts market in the Plaza de España, including a clay pottery workshop for children between 10.00 and 14.00,

20.00: La Traviata, Verdi’s well-known opera at the Auditorio y Palacio de Congresos Infanta Doña Elena. Tickets available from 20 euros online here – click here for further information.

Saturday October 25

11.00: Free Mr Gillman and El Hornillo railways tour IN ENGLISH

The same tour as on 18th October but fully conducted in English. Click here for further information and booking details. 

20.30: The 21st annual Paco Rabal Amateur Dramatics festival begins with a performance of “Servicio de Habitaciones” by Benjamín López at the Auditorio y Palacio de Congresos Infanta Doña Elena. Tickets are available online here from 8 euros and a season ticket for all five shows can be purchased for 35 euros.

Sunday October 26

11.00: Free guided tour of the Castillo de San Juan de Águilas

Starts at the tourist office.

The 18th century castle of San Juan is one of the most visible and important monuments of Águilas, offering both an insight into the town’s history and fabulous views over the town itself and the Mediterranean.

Further info can be found here. Reservations to take part in the free visit should be made through the regional tourist board website here.

Comfortable clothing and footwear, a hat, water and sun cream are advisable even at this time of year!

Thursday October 30

A conference held by Agustín and Jorge Climent, the teachers of UFC fighter Illia Topuria, at the Auditorio y Palacio de Congresos Infanta Doña Elena. Also taking part is David Villa, the record goalscorer for the Spanish national football team (with 59), and with tickets available at 10 euros from the Casa de la Cultura, the Museo Arqueológico and online here. All funds raised will be donated to the charity ASTEAMUR.

 

 

OTHER ACTIVITIES

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. Consult for days of screenings in original version. 

 

Autumn activities at the Centro Municipal de la Mujer (the Women’s Institute)

Laughing therapy by Escuela de Teatro TEyDE, MOndays at 12.00 at the Casa del Huerto Don Jorge, starting on 6^th October.

Ceramics workshop at the Casa del Huerto Don Jorge on Thursdays 16.00 to 18.00. Starting date yet to be decided.

Introduction to Mindfulness at AFEMAC (Calle Miguel de Cervantes, nº 1), Tuesdays 17.00 to 18.30, starting 7^th October.

Movement and wellbeing at the Casa del Huerto Don Jorge on Mondays from 17.00 to 18.30, starting on 6^th October.

Amigurumi for beginners at the Casa del Huerto Don Jorge on Thursdays from 10.30 to 12.00, starting on 9^th October.

Creative writing workshop at the Centro de la Mujer (Calle Inmaculada nº 25) on Thursdays from 10.00 to 11.30, starting on 16^th October.

Reading Club at the Casa de la Cultura, meeting once a month, starting date yet to be decided.

Keep fit gymnastics at Club Deportivo Nintai (Calle Progreso 31) on Thursdays from 12.00 to 13.00, starting on 9^th October.

Esparto grass weaving for beginners at the Casa del Huerto Don Jorge on Tuesdays from 11.00 to 13.00, starting on 7^th October.

The “Águilas Mujer y Salud” project, details yet to be announced.

Talle Baila-T at the Casa del Huerto Don Jorge on Thursdays from 18.00 to 19.15, starting on 9^th October.

Registration is at the Oficina de Registro in the Town Hall of Águilas (9.00 to 14.00) or through the web platform of the Town Hall (https://aguilas.sedeelectronica.es/info). 

Further information is available from the de la Mujer, as are registration forms.

Esparto grass weaving every Friday at the Casa del Huerto Don Jorge from 18.30 to 20.30. Open to all, reserve on 699 895646.

 

Activities at the Casino

Chess: For information contact Paco on 667 748561.

Yoga with Lara Díaz, further information on 658 423462.

Rummy: all levels welcome, contact number 601 904463.

The casino office on the second floor opens to the public on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 17.00 to 19.00. Telephone 968 447431 / 601 904463, email info@casinoaguilas.com.

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.

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.

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.

The sports centre of Polideportivo Municipal de Águilas can be contacted by telephone on 968 412023 or by email at patronato@pdmaguilas.org.

 

Dance, yoga, wellbeing

Salsa and bachata classes, further information from Mónica (657 472926) and Luis (622 285608).

TEYDE drama school, telephone 667 876584, email escuelateyde@gmail.com.

 

The RINCÓN DE GAIA is a cultural charity association based at Calle Gaviota nº2 in Calabardina (next to Pastelería Katy), with many activities throughout the year which are designed to raise funds for animal charities. Contact elrincondegaia1@gmail.com for information on activities including language exchanges, chess classes, Rummycub competitions, ludo, recitals, concerts, etc.

 

For more local events, news and visiting information contact the tourist office of Águilas or go to the home page of Águilas Today.

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