What’s on in Aguilas September 2024

The summer season is winding down as summer holidaymakers leave and the guided tours and cultural events serume fo autumn!

As is the case elsewhere along the coastline of Murcia the summer season is definitely at an end now, but the sand and sea are still in tiptop condition and air and water temperatures are still very pleasant: for many people this is actually the best time of year to visit as air temperatures fall from searingly hot to nicely warm!

Apart from the beaches there is, as always, plenty more to see and do in Águilas, including museums, sightseeing in the town and along the spectacular coastline, sports and musical activities and events at the majestic seafront auditorium. Plus, if you're feeling peckish, a meal at one of the many restaurants open all year round, where the local red prawns are not to be missed!

Whatever the reason for your visit, don't forget to make the tourist office your first port of call - click here for map.

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 the month of August

Saturday September 7 , free 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 or through the tourist office.

Sunday September 15, 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 or through the tourist office.

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 September 21, the 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 September 22, 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 here.

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

Friday September 27, free 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 or through the tourist office.

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 on Saturday September 7 and 14 they take place between 19.00 and 21.00. For the remainder of the month the Saturday visits are held on the mornng from 11.00 to 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. 

September 14: guided tour of the Hornillo loading jetty, the museum space in the railway tunnel and the mineral deposits with Inmaculada Mondéjar.

This tour begins at 11.00 at the main entrance to the Águilas Plaza mall, lasting for approximately 90 minutes as it includes not only the interior of the tunnel but also the area where minerals were stored, the viewing point, the area known as Los Casucos and of course the jetty. Further information is available by WhatsApp on 676 012333.

Price: 6 euros for adults, 3 euros for cildren aged 6 to 12, infants free, fees payable in cash at the start of the tour. Bookings online here. 

The tour goes ahead only if a minimum group size of 10 is reached. 

September 19 Aguilas maritime and fishing history tour with Inmaculada Mondéjar

Described as an “urban maritime tour”, this visit explores how food is brought from the sea of Águilas to your table, and includes a stroll around the fishing port, a visit to the market where the fleet brings their catch, the Pescadores seafront walk, the marketplace and the archaeological museum.

The tour starts at 16.30 alongside the statue of Icarus on the seafront and lasts approximately 2 hours.

Price: 6 euros for adults, 3 euros for children aged 6 to 12, infants free, payable in cash at the start of the visit. Further information and bookings via WhatsApp on 676 012333.

Cultural events: exhibitions, theatre, concerts, cinema, fiestas

At the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena:

Friday September 20: The Youth Symphony Orchestra of Granada under the baton of conductres Isabel Rubio, Beethoven's 5th Symphony and Stravinsky's Firebird Suite. starting at 20.00. tickets from 6 euros. Click here for further information. 

Saturday September 28: Burro, Spanish musical drama, starting at 20.30, tickets from 16 euros. Click here for further information. 

Tickets for most 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: 

September 4 to 29: "Retrospectiva", can be visited from 19.00 to 20.00 every day of the week except Mondays. 

Virtual exhibitions can be found online here.

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 0034 968 412 757 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 Casa de la Cultura Francisco Rabal

September 6 to 8: Course, Aspectos Actuales en Visión, price 85 euros (65 euros for students of the UMU and UPCT universities). 

September 13 to 21: Course, Improvisación Teatral, 25 hours, price 85 euros (65 euros for students of the UMU and UPCT universities). Further information available here. 

Tickets for events at the Casa de la Cultura can be aquired online here, at the venue and at the door two hours before events start. 

Until September 3: Exhibition of paintings by Julia Rubín de Célix Martín, click here for further information.

September 6 to October 5: Joint exhibition of work by Manuel Coronado and July Amanda Wilson, can be visited on weekdays from 18.00 to 21.00. Coronado displays his own works and those of his daughter in “Flujos de una vida: un tributo a la familia”. Click here for further details. 

The exhibitions can be visited at the Casa de la Cultura in Águilas on weekdays from 18.00 to 21.00.

At the Casino

Chess classes for all ages in the library every Monday 17.30 to 19.30, contact Paco on 667 748561. Chess club meetings on Tuesdays and Fridays at 17.00.

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 09.30 to 10.45 and 19.00 to 20.15. Tuesdays and Thursdays on the beach of Playa de Poniente at 21.00! Contact Lara Díaz on (+34) 658 423462. 

The Casino reception timetable is Tuesdays and Thursdays from 17.00 to 19.00, further information on 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. 

Pedalo boats at the Playa de las Delicias until 15th September from 11.00 to 21.00. For further information contact Carlos on 666 162404.

Diávolo Surf Verano 2024 at Playa de las Delicias, Calabardina, Playa de Calarreona and Playa de la Carolina: 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 ask at one of the locations.

Águilas Surf Club, summer school for children between 5 and 17 from 11.00 to 14.00 every day. Activities include surfing, windsurfing, paddle surfing, Bigsup, kayakking, trips to Isla del Fraile, etc.

Beginners courses also available for 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.

Other events

September 7: Traditional fun and games at the annual fiestas in the Los Jardines district of Águilas. Click here for further information.

September 15: Procession of the figure of the Virgen de los Dolores, click here for further information. 

Dance, yoga, wellbeing

Learn about the folk traditions of the town: an initiative to revive the musical traditions of the port, contact Miguel on 0034 696 887 062.

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 Saturdays a month from 11.00 to 13.30. Further information on 0034 647 916 672 / 0034 667 876 584, email hola@dakokan.com.

Esparto grass weaving workshops every Friday at the Casa del Huerto Don Jorge from 18.00 to 20.00. Further information on 0034 699 895 646.