What's on in Águilas March 2025
Águilas is in the middle of its annual explosion of Carnival colour and partying!
The month of March is beginning in Águilas with warnings for torrential rain, but that won't dampen the spirits of the locals as the atmosphere is red-hot during the annual Carnival celebrations, which began in the second half of February and continue well into the new month!
This is by far best-known and most spectacular Carnival celebration in the Costa Cálida and the entire town becomes involved not only in some serious partying but also in welcoming the influx of visitors who always flock to this event of International Tourist Interest. At the same time as the parades and other events, there is also still a full schedule of free guided tours and various other social and cultural activities filling the February page of the calendar, although it has to be said that the program at the seafront auditorium is almost entirely dominated by Carnival over the next five weeks or so!
Besides Carnival, of course, the busy social life of the town continues unabated, and as soon as the sunshine becomes a little warmer the bar and restaurant terraces will enjoy a pre-Easter upturn as 2025 gets into full swing!
THE REMAINING CARNIVAL PROGRAMME CAN BE FOUND BELOW
Below is the agenda for March 2025 in Águilas, which, as ever, is likely to be modified and added to as the month progresses:
EVENTS AND FREE GUIDED TOURS
Saturday March 1
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.
19.45: The annual cycle of jazz concerts at the Casino of Águilas gets under way with a show by pianist Andrés Barrios. Click here for further information.
Sunday March 15
20.00 and 21.45: The Chipi Chacón Quartet live in concert in the jazz season at Aguilas casino. Tickets are available at 15 euros for Casino members and 18 euros for non-members and can be purchased at Papelería Manuel Gris. For further information click here.
Sunday March 16
9.30: Free guided walk in the Cuatro Calas area of the coastline. Discover the charming beaches and coves of the far south-west of the municipality, close to the boundary with Andalucía, with plenty of botanical, geological and ornithological surprises along the way!
Online booking can be found here, for further information click here.
Thursday March 20
20.00: Poncia, with Lolita Flores, at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena, an examination of the dark recesses of the House of Bernarda Alba by García Lorca. Tickets 20 euros available online here. Click here for further information.
Saturday March 22, 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.
Sunday March 30, Free guided tour of the castle of San Juan de Águilas
Start: 11.00 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 webpage here.
Comfortable clothing and footwear, a hat, water and sun cream are already advisable at this time of year!
12.00: En Cuenta Teatro, children's theatre at the Casa de la Cultural Francisco Rabal. The curtain rises at 12.00 midday with tickets priced at just 5 euros and available from the Museo Arqueológico and the Casa de la Cultura, or online here.
March 21 to 30 SALTED FISH AND SEAFOOD GASTRONOMY FESTIVAL AND GUIDED TOUR
The second edition of the “Ruta de Salazones” features more than 25 local bars and restaurants offering their own salazón-based specialities, including the popular “marinera” tapa snacks, octopus salad with “hueva”, full Águilas tomatoes with cured tuna, canapés with tasty treats and many more.
One of the highlights is a guided tour on Saturday March 22, during which participants will have an opportunity to taste some of the culinary creations featured as well as learning about the long history of salted fish production in the area, which dates back at least as far as Roman times. Registration for the tour costs 5 euros and is available online here.
Click here for further details.
CARNIVAL PROGRAMME 2025 (extended version here)
Saturday March 1
9.00: The second leg of the 23rd sailing regatta at the Club Náutico.
22.00: The Plaza de España hosts the main battle between Doña Cuaresma and Don Carnal, followed by the Carnival opening speech and the welcome of the Mayoress.
Sunday March 2
18.00: The first of the grand parades of this year’s Carnival, with floats and carriages in Avenida Juan Carlos I and Calle Rey Carlos III. Seats to watch the main parades can be booked in advance: click here for details.
Monday March 3
17.00: Children’s Carnival party in the Plaza de España.
Midnight: Carnaval de Noche, the night Carnival in the Plaza de España.
Tuesday March 4
18.00: The second of the grand parades of this year’s Carnival, with floats and carriages in Avenida Juan Carlos I and Calle Rey Carlos III. Seats to watch the main parades can be booked in advance: click here for details.
Thursday March 6
20.00 and 22.00: "Los ciegos, ciegos perdíos" at the Auditorio y Palacio de congresos Infanta Doña Elena.
Friday March 7
18.00: The parade of visiting “comparsas” (or Carnival troupes) from other parts of the country in Avenida Juan Carlos I and Calle Rey Carlos III. Seats to watch the main parades can be booked in advance: click here for details.
20.00 and 22.00: "Los ciegos, ciegos perdíos" at the Auditorio y Palacio de Congresos Infanta Doña Elena.
Saturday March 8
18.00: The last of the grand parades of this year’s Carnival, with floats and carriages in Avenida Juan Carlos I and Calle Rey Carlos III. Seats to watch the main parades can be booked in advance: click here for details.
Approximately midnight, after the parade: The ceremonial burning of the figure of Don Carnal, followed by fireworks, in the Puerto de Poniente.
After this the prizes for the Carnival of Águilas 2025 are awarded in the Plaza de España.
March 10 to 29
Exhibition of paintings and sculptures by Julián César Gallego at the Casa de Cultura Francisco Rabal - click here for further details.
Friday March 14
20.00 and 22.00: The Chirigota de Águlas perform at the Auditorio.
Saturday March 15
7.00: An angling competition from moored boats at the fishing port.
22.00: The 21st annual National Drag Queen gala and contest at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena.
Friday March 21
21.00: The national Chirigotas competition and gala performance at the Auditorio y Palacio de congresos "Infanta Doña Elena".
Saturday March 22
18.30, 20.30 and 22.30: Performances by the Chirigota “Las Esturreas” at the Casa de la Cultura Francisco Rabal.
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.
ACTIVITIES AT THE CASINO
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.
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.
