ARCHIVED - What’s on in Aguilas March 2023
Carnival comes to an end but Easter is just round the corner in Águilas...
The month of March is always tinged with sadness in Águilas as the biggest and best-known Carnival celebrations in the Region of Murcia come to an end, but there are plenty of other events taking place as the south-westernmost municipality of the Costa Cálida gears up for Easter and the summer...
The full Carnival schedule can be found here.
For further information on these and other events, as well as places to see and visit throughout the municipality, contact the tourist office of Águilas or visit the home page of Águilas Today.
NOTE: This schedule is likely to be updated as the month progresses!
Free guided tours in Águilas during March
Saturday March 4, guided tour of the historic town centre of Águilas
Start: Tourist Office at 11.00.
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.
Sunday March 12, Marina de Cope walking tour
Start: 9.30, 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 info here. Bookings: through the Murcia tourist board here.
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.
Saturday March 18, the Mr Gillman and El Hornillo railways tour
Starts at the Renfe Águilas railway station at 11.00.
Duration: approximately 2 hours.
Bookings: through the Region of Murcia tourist board here.
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, the museum which has been created in the railway tunnel, the Embarcadero del Hornillo loading jetty and the railway station.
For further info click here.
Sunday March 26, 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 here. Bookings to take part in the free visit should be made through the regional tourist board here.
Comfortable clothing and footwear, a hat, water and sun cream are still advisable at this time of year!
Other guided tours
VISITAGUILAS with official tour guide Anabel López Belmonte, for details see here or call 616 411061.
Official tour guide Inmaculada Mondéjar Piernas offers two tours, one in the Cuatro Calas area (see here, price 6 euros) and the other at the railway jetty of El Hornillo (see here, prices from 6 euros). Telephone 676 012333.
Cultural events: exhibitions, theatre, concerts, cinema, fiestas
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 on 968 412757 between 17.00 and 20.30. Email multihornillo@hotmail.com.
Prices 6.50 euros, 7.50 euros for 3-D projections (Wednesdays 5.50 and 6.50 euros).
At the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena:
Saturday March 4: The 19th annual National Drag Queen gala and competition. Starts 21.00, tickets from 10 euros. Click here for further information.
Friday March 10: The Carnival events come to a close with the Chirigotas competition at 21.00. Tickets from 7 euros. Click here for further information.
Saturday March 11: Chiqui-Clan, music and entertainment for toddlers at 18.00. Tickets from 6 euros. Click here for further information.
Saturday March 18: The Man Who Planted Trees, drama adaptation in SPanish of the story by Jean Giono. Starts 18.00, tickets 5 euros. Click here for further information.
Sunday March 19: Adictos, Spanish drama at 19.30. Tickets from 20 euros. Click here for further information.
Friday March 24: Turandot, one of the best-known of Puccini's operas, featuring the Nessun Dorma aria. Starts 20.00. Click here for further information.
Sunday March 26: Musical tribute to Mary Poppins featuring all the favourites from the classic film. Starts 17.30, tickets on sale at www.entradas360.com. Click here for further information.
Tickets for events at the Auditorium can be purchased via this agency site: scroll down to find the event you are looking for. Alternatively, they are on sale at the Museo Arqueológico, the Casa de la Cultura and at the auditorium box office in the two hours before each event begins.
Free exhibitions at the Auditorium: Virtual exhibitions can be found online here.
At the Casa de la Cultura Francisco Rabal
Saturday March 11: Las Esturreás chirigota group perform three shows at 18.00, 20.00 and 22.00. Tickets available at 8 euros from the Museo Arqueológico, the Casa de la Cultura and bacantix.es.
Saturday March 25: The Krupoves Lozano duo perform a concert of traditional eastern European ballads at 20.00. Tickets 10 euros.
At the Casino of Águilas
Saturday March 11: Jazz with the Ray Gelato and Enric Peidro Quintet. Two shows at 20.00 and 21.30, tickets 16 euros, on sale from the Museo Arqueológico, the Casa de la Cultura and bacantix.es. Click here for further information or call 669 182847.
Other activities at the Casino
Chess classes for all ages in the library every Sunday 17.30 to 19.30, also Mondays and Wednesdays 18.00 to 19.30. Contact Paco on 667 748561.
Hatha Yoga Monday and Wednesday 9.30 to 10.45 and 20.30 to 21.45, Tuesday and Thursday 18.00 to 19.15 and 19.15 to 20.30. Further information on 658 423462.
Pilates with EmmaLuna, Mondays and Wednesdays 18.15 to 19.15 and 19.20 to 20.00. Also multi-level Tuesdays and Thursdays 10.00 to 11.00. Further information on 607 877492.
Other events in Águilas
March 8 to 12 The Nao Victoria galleon, a replica of the first ship to sail around the world, can be visited between 10.00 and 19.30 on the seafront. Tickets 6 euros for adults, 3 euros for children, 15 euros for families, available at the location or from www.fundacionnaovictoria.org. Click here for further information.
Free esparto grass weaving workshops at the Huerto Don Jorge every Friday from 18.00 to 20.00.
Children's funfair every weekend in Plaza Antonio Cortijos: Open Saturdays 17.30 to late, Sundays and public holidays 11.00 to 14.00 and 17.30 to 20.30.
March 11: Free sailor's knots workshop at the Club Náutico de Águilas between 9.30 and 11.00, led by Vicente Soler Pianelo. Registration on 655 441929.
Boat tours and sports
March 11 - The regional fixed seat rowing championship is being held at 10.00 at the Club Náutico in Águilas.
ISLA DEL FRAILE PAR 3 GOLF: a 9-hole course in the Isla del Fraile development, along with pratice facilities and classes for beginners. Further information on 622 808544 or from isladelfrailegolf@gmail.com. Open to members and non-members alike.
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 616 737018.
Rex Alquiler Náutico, boat hire, trips along the coast and fishing. Call 647 198329 / 667 013541 or visit www.rexalquilernautico.com.
Other nautical acitvities all year round at Club Náutico Águilas, Paseo de Parra 44, 655 441929 / 968 007874, admon@aguilas.com.
Hotel Puerto Juan Montiel
Hire of paddle and surf boards as well as kayaks all year round: information 968 414968.
Boat hire (WHALY): 968 414968.
18-hole mini-golf course, paddle tennis court.
Spaxión Wellness Centre, facials, body treatments, aesthetics, wood therapy, open every day. For information and bookings call 968 414811.
Dance, workshops, yoga, wellbeing
Learn about the folk traditions of the town: an initiative to revive the musical traditions of the port, contact Miguel on 696 887062.
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 667 876584.
Serenity Mind and Body, aerial yoga for adults and children as well as pole dancing. Special workshops on Saturdays. Zumba with Pedro on Mondays and Wednesdays. Address: Calle Inmaculada, 1.
Aura Surya Hatha yoga, improve your lifestyle and wellbeing, all levels welcome. Further information on 633 174641 or 652 783901, email hola@aurasurya.com.
La Cosecha, art and crafts wellbeing, Calle Juan Jiménez Crousseilles, tel 674 803889.
For more local events, news and visiting information go to the home page of Águilas Today.
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.
