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Date Published: 17/02/2023

ARCHIVED - The Mussona is on the loose as Carnival begins in earnest in Aguilas!

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The biggest Carnival celebrations in the Costa Cálida are officially under way in Águilas

<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - The Mussona is on the loose as Carnival begins in earnest in Aguilas!

The main events of Carnival 2023 began on Thursday night in Águilas with the “Suelta de la Mussona”, the release of a vicious, spitting Carnival beast which marks the start of the biggest and most spectacular Carnival celebrations in the Region of Murcia.

The Mussona, fortunately, is not a real animal, but a specially elected local dressing up and acting the role, and this year the privilege fell to Lorenzo Sánchez. Sr Sánchez was transformed into a kind of rhinoceros-armadillo Monster, and put on a spectacular show for the huge crowds assembled as he made his way down to the centre of Águilas from the castle.

<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - The Mussona is on the loose as Carnival begins in earnest in Aguilas!

It was after 22.00 that the journey began, and once the Mussona had been calmed down by the blowing of conch shells in the Glorieta he was officially welcomed by Mayoress Mari Carmen Moreno and Councillor Cristóbal Casado as they proclaimed Carnival 2023 officially open.

Images: Fernando Mula

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Oficina de Turismo de Águilas

Aguilas Tourist Office 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.

Aguilas Tourist Office 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.