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Warmer weather is upon us and Águilas is celebrating with a host of events as sunseekers begin to flock to the beaches!

In some ways May is always a relatively quiet month in Águilas after the celebrations of Carnival and Semana Santa, but the diary for May is jam-packed with events and activities of all kinds! 

As the weather continues to warm up the beaches are becoming busier and busier and the beachside bars and restuarants are doing a healthy trade - although for those willing to stray a couple of hundred metres from the sand during the first week of the month the red prawn gastronomic week is an absolute must! On top of that, there is a varied program at the magnificent seafront auditorium, the annual May fiestas in Calabardina, a wide range of free guided tours (including one in English!), plenty of sporting activities, two evenings of jazz at the Casino... scan down below and take your pick! 

Below is the agenda for May 2025 in Águilas, which, as ever, is likely to be modified and added to as the month progresses:

 

EVENTS AND FREE GUIDED TOURS

Thursday May 1

9.00 to 15.00: Local produce market and fair in the Plaza de España, featuring food, arts and crafts, activities and demonstrations as well as a free painting workshop`with Pedro Juan Rabal. 

May 2 to 11

The annual 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! 8 restaurants are taking part in this edition, 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!

Click here for the full menus and be aware that two of the restaurants are offering rather less expensive tapas options insteead of full menus!

Saturday May 3

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.

21.00: "Victoria Viene a Cenar" at the Auditorio de Congresos Infanta Doña Elena, admission free of charge. Click here for further details. 

10.00: The annual Romería Rociera begins with Mass at the parish church of San José before the group hikes to the campsite for an overnight stay at Molino del Saltaor. Click here for further details. 

Sunday May 4

The Romeria Rociera continues, with participants arriving back in Águilas at around 20.45 after a long paella lunch.

May 9 to 11

The annual May fiestas in Calabardina, including the following: 

Friday May 9

22.30: Live music from Propiedad Privada.

Saturday May 10

8.30: Registration opens at the marquee for a hiking route in the area. 

21.30: Free sardine barbecue for all with live entertainment from Ana Nájera, Lolita Torres and Aire Puro.

Sunday May 11

9.00: Petanca competition.

10.00: Holy Mass.

11.00: The procession of the Cruz de Mayo and the figure of the Virgen del Carmen.

12.30: Music and dancing from the Cuadrilla de la Cuesta de Gos and the Cuadrilla de la Marina.

14.00: Giant paella, portions for all! (price 3 euros)

Saturday May 10

20.30: "El Chico de la Última Fila", a SPanish comedy at the Auditorio Infanta. tickets 10 euros. Click here for further details. 

20.00 and 21.45: Jazz at the Casino of Águilas with Caramelo de Cuba, tickets 20 euros available online here and from Papelería Manuel Gris. Further information by Whats App from 669 182847. Click here for further information. 

Sunday May 11

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.

May 15 to June 15

"El Viaje de la Especiería de Magallanes" (The Journey of the spices of Magellan), an exhibition in the auditorium, open Tuesday to Sunday 18.00 to 21.00.

Friday May 16

20.30: Dirty Dream (Todos Tenemos un Plan B) at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena, tickets 7 euros. Click here for further details. 

Saturday May 17, Free Mr Gillman and El Hornillo railways tour IN ENGLISH

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.

May 17 and 18

Starting on the Saturday 17.00, motorcycle rally outside the auditorium, with entertainments including a falconry display and a concert by Los Renegados. On the Sunday, a classic car and motorcycle rally at 10.00 with prize draws and the like. Members of the public are welcome free of charge. Further information on 744 489094.

Sunday May 18

11.30: Free dramatized visit to the esparto grass museum of Aguilas, taking participants back to the time when, prior to the arrival of the railway and iron ore exports in the late 19^th and early 20^th centuries, esparto grass was the pillar of the local economy: at one point, Águilas was one of the most important esparto centres in the world, and by some distance the most important in Spain. Click here for further information. 

12.00: Orchestral versions of Disney and Marvel music at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena in Águilas, performed by the Symphony Orchestra of Lorca. Tickets 15 euros (10 euros for  under 14s), click here for further information. Come along dressed in character! 

Tuesday May 20

16.30: Volunteers meet at the Restaurante El Pocico for an afternoon of beach cleaning at the Playa de la Rambla Elena. Further information on 616 474669.

Friday May 23

20.30: Cría Cuerdos, a Spanish drama at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena, tickets 10 euros. Click here for further information. 

20.00 and 21.45: Jazz at the Casino of Águilas with Alana Sinkey, tickets 18 euros available online here and at Papelería Manuel Gris. Further information on 669 182847 (Whatsapp).

Saturday May 24, 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.

Saturday May 31, Free guided tour of the Castillo de 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!

20.00: De Händel a Korngold, a musical journey through operas and insrtumental treasures, featuring Tickets 7 euros.  Click here for further information. 

 

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. 

May 15 to June 15

"El Viaje de la Especiería de Magallanes" (The Journey of the spices of Magellan), an exhibition in the auditorium, open Tuesday to Sunday 18.00 to 21.00.

"Águilas para Comérsela", an exhibition by Jesús Arribas at Restaurante La Veleta, open until June 25 Monday to Saturday 12.00 to 17.00 abd Fridays 20.00 to midnight. 

 

 

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 with Lara Díaz, Monday and Wednesday 9.30 and 20.30, Tuesdays and Thursdays 18.30 and 19.15. Further information on 658 423462.

Rummy: all levels welcome, Wednesdays at 18.00. Contact number 601 904463.

 

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.

 

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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