The long Constitution Day weekend and the Christmas and New Year holidays bring a host of special events to Águilas

It seems that the first weekend of December, which coincides with two national holidays in Spain and therefore gives us a long weeked, is likely to coincide with a dip 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 2025 in Águilas, which is likely to be modified as the month progresses (NOTE: a detailed version of the Christmas, New Year and THree Kings schedule can be found here):

 

EVENTS AND FREE GUIDED TOURS

December 1 to 5

A new exhibition of paintings under the title "Unidas por el Arte" opens at the Casa de la Cultura Francisco Rabal, opening to the public from 18.00 to 21.00.

December 4 to 8

The festive season LEGO exhibition returns to the Casino de Águilas, opening to the public from 12.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 20.00 and featuring constructions created by Sergio Dengra, Emilio Gálvez León and Guillermo Hernández Martínez. Click here for further details. 

Friday December 6

20.30: Baldosas, a comedy drama set in the world of estate agents at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena. TIckets priced 7 euros are available online here or in person at the Casa de la Cultura, the Museo Arqueológico and on the evening of the show at the box office.

Saturday December 6

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, church of San José and the fishing port. The tour is suitable for those of limited mobility.

For further information click here: bookings for this tour throughout the year should be made online through the regional tourist board or through the tourist office - see here for the December event. 

December 6 to 8

Bluefin tuna slicing event held by Restaurante Casa Bartolo outside the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena. The event begins at 13.00 on Saturday and 12.30 on Tickets are priced at 15 euros and are available online here, Sunday, with music provided by Cuestión de piel”.

Friday December 12

20.00: Swing en Navidad, the Swing Machine Orchestra at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena. Tickets are priced at 15 euros and are available online here as well as in person at the Casa de la Cultura, the Museo Arqueológico and on the evening of the show at the box office.

Sunday December 14

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.

Saturday December 20

11.00: Free Mr Gillman and El Hornillo railways tour in Spanish

Starts outside the auditorium at 11.00, lasting 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.

20.00: The Nutcracker ballet at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena. Tickets are available from 8 euros online here or in person at the Casa de la Cultura, the Museo Arqueológico and on the evening of the show at the box office.

Sunday December 21

9.30: The annual running race up to the castle of San Juan de las Águilas. Registration is open on www.asuspuestos.com and further information is available from the Polideportivo Municipal (telephone 968 412023). Click here for further details.

18.00: The 13th annual Danza Sinergía festival at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena, this year entitled "Eterno". Tickets are priced at 3 euros and are available online here or in person at the Casa de la Cultura, the Museo Arqueológico and on the evening of the show at the box office.

Friday December 26

20.00: Arturo Abellán offers a piano recital at the Casino de Águilas with tickets available from 8 euros online here or from the Casino office (telephone 669 182847). Click here for further details.

Saturday December 27

10.30 to 13.30 and 17.00 to 20.00: Sea Starlight, a VR activity for all ages (over 11) at the local archaeological museum. Free of charge. Click here for further details.

19.00: Rodolfo y el Elfo Golfo, a Christmas concert by the Patronato Musical Aguileño at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena, admission free of charge.

Sunday December 28

12.00: Caperucita Roja, a children’s performance of Little Red Riding Hood in Spanish at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena. Tickets are priced at 5 euros and are available online here or in person at the Casa de la Cultura, the Museo Arqueológico and on the evening of the show at the box office.

 

OTHER GUIDED AND NON-GUIDED TOURS

Every Saturday, visit the iconic Embarcadero del Hornillo railway loading jetty

The iconic 120-year-old railway loading jetty of the Embarcadero de Hornillo is now partially open to visits from members of the public. The first phase of the project to restore the jetty was completed in June last year.

As a result non-guided visits are now permitted, and throughout the first half of this month this month they take place between 11.00 and 13.00, at half-hourly intervals-

This timetable is susceptible to modification according to demand. Registration for these free visits is through the Águilas tourist office (telephone 968 493285).

 

OTHER ACTIVITIES

Children's fairground in Plaza Antonio Cortijos, open on Saturday 17.30 to 21.00, Sundays and public holidays 11.30 to 14.00 horas and 17.30 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. 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 Centro 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

Yoga with Lara Díaz, further information on 658 423462.

Rummy: all levels welcome, contact number 601 904463.

Tai Chi Chuan and Chi Kung with Jöel Jappain, Fridays 19.30 to 20.30. Telephone 619 501574.

Mindfulness and Meditation with Jöel Jappain, Tuesdays 10.00 to 11.00. Telephone 619 501574.

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.

 

SPORTS AND LEISURE

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.

Theatre and improvisation on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 19.00 to 21.00. Contact Miguel Ángel Cárceles on 667 876584.

Batucada percussion two Fridays a month from 17.30 to 20.00. Contact Miguel Ángel Cárceles on 667 876584.

Risotherapy on Tuesdays from 17.00 to 18.30. Contact Miguel Ángel Cárceles on 667 876584.

Biodance on Mondays from 18.30 to 20.30. Contact Laura on 645 963455.

Yoga on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10.30 to 12.00. Contact Sergio on 660 890457.

 

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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