What’s on in Aguilas November 2024

Concerts, a huge variety of free guided visits and a wide range of cultural events as Águilas settles into autumn...

A burst of cool, wet weather and the arrival of Hallowe'en have reminded us that, in theory at least, autumn is now upon us, but at the same time In many Mediterranean coastal resorts it is fair to say that the weather is still warm in comparison with the colder climes of northern Europe, and the beaches are still well populated when the sun shines!

In Águilas, though, at the same time this is the time of year when the program of events at the magnificent seafront auditorium gets into full swing, and this month alone the program there features a wide range of drama, dance, music, opera and children's entertainment.

As ever there are a host of guided tours taking place, many of them free of charge, and a host of activities which run throughout the year in the far south-west of the Region of Murcia

Below is the agenda for November 2024 in Águilas (which is likely to be modified as the month progresses):

EVENTS AND FREE GUIDED TOURS

October 31 and November 1: Noche de Difuntos, El Ritual, a celebration of the Night of the Dead for over-12s at the castle of San Juan, starting at 20.30, 21.30, 22.30 and 23.30. Price 7 euros. Click here for further details and booking information. 

Saturday November 2

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.

20.30: Entrepasos, Spanish drama as part of the 20th Paco Rabal amateur dramatics festival in the auditorium. Starts at 20.30, admission from 8 euros. Click here for further details and booking information. 

November 4 to 7

Film festival at Multicines El Hornillo, tickets just 3.50 euros.

Friday November 8

20.30: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Shakespeare's comedy performed in Spanish at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena. Tickets 10 euros. Click here for further details and booking information. 

20.30: Fuego y Tierra, a violin and piano recital by Rezart Kapetano and José Vicente Riquelme at the Casino of Águilas, starting at 20.30. Tickets are priced at 10 euros for the general public and 8 euros for Casino members. 

Saturday November 9

18.00: Pepo y Pepe, the annual International Puppet Theatre Festival of the Region of Murcia pays a visit to the Casa de la Cultura Francisco Rabal. Suitable for over-5s, admission 5 euros. Tickets are on sale online here as well as at the Casa de la Cultura, the archaeological museum and at the box office on the day.

20.30: Fando y Lys, Spanish drama as part of the 20th Paco Rabal amateur dramatics festival in the auditorium. Starts at 20.30, admission from 8 euros. Click here for further details and booking information. 

Sunday November 10

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 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.

Friday November 15

20.00: Tosca, one of the best-loved operas by Puccini, at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena. Tickets from 20 euros, click here for further details and ticketing information. 

Saturday November 16, 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. 

Sunday November 26

A new sporting event for the Águilas sporting calendar as an open water rowing regatta is held at the Isla del Fraile. Click here for further details.

Friday November 22

20.30: Aventuras en el Mar, a concert to celebrate the feast day of Santa Cecilia, the patron saint of music, at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena. Admission free of charge. 

Saturday November 23 Free Mr Gillman and the Railways tour IN ENGLISH

11.00: The same tour as on 16th November but entirely in English, starting outside the auditorium and lasting 2 hours. The route includes the bridge over the Rambla de las Culebras, the Hornillo path, the unloading tunnel (now converted into a museum) and access to the loading and unloading jetty. For further information click here or to book online click here. 

17.00 to 20.00: Face painting, balloon modelling and games for children in Plaza Doctor Calero.

21.00: El Rey Que Fue, the 20th Paco Rabal amateur dramatics festival in the auditorium comes to a close with this play about the life and times of Spain's former King Juan Carlos I. Starts at 21.00 at the
Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena, tickets from 21 euros. Click here for further details and booking information. 

Sunday November 24

12.30: Aladdin, a musical tribute at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena. Tickets from 15 euros, click here for further details and booking information. 

11.00: Free 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 November 29

20.30: Vermilion, a concert by Häkan Björkman and Pilar Beltrán in the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena. Tickets from 4 euros, click here for further details and booking 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. 

Every Friday: 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.

Every Friday, esparto grass weaving at the Huerto Don Jorge benue between 18.00 and 20.00. Further information on 699 895646.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, collection of Christmas boxes for children at the Iglesia Evangélica Bautista (Plaza Doctor Calero, no 5) between 18.00 and 20.00.

EXHIBITIONS 

Until November 22, Salón de Otoño at the Casa de la Cultura Francisco Rabal. Open on weekdays 18.00 to 21.00. Click here for further details. 

ACTIVITIES AT THE CASINO

The casino is open for public information on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 17.00 and 19.00, telephone 601 904463.

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

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.

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.

Dance, yoga, wellbeing

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 Fridays a month from 17.30 to 20.00. Further information from Miguel Ángel on 667 876584, email hola@dakokan.com.

Biodance: Mondays 18.15 to 20.15, further information from Laura on 645 963455.

Memory improvement and stimulation: Tuesdays 11.00 to 13.30, further information from Silvia on 637 076325.

Centro Municipal de la Muker, activities autumn 2024

Laughing therapy with the Escuela de teatro TeyDe, Mondays 10.30 to 12.00 at Huerto Don Jorge (c/ Juan Pablo II, no 4).

Huerto Urbano, vegetable allotment, Wednesdays 17.00 to 19.00 at the Huerto Don Jorge (c/
Juan Pablo II, no 4). 

Mindfulness for beginners, Tuesdays and Thurisdays 17.00 to 18.30 at AFEMAC (c/ Rambla del Charco, no 4.

Women's Circle: Mondays 16.30 to 18.00 at the Huerto Don Jorge (c/ Juan Pablo II, no 4).

Amigurumi: Thursdays 10.30 to 12.00 at the Huerto Don Jorge (c/ Juan Pablo II, no 4).

Literacy workshop, Thursdays 10.00 to 11.30 at the Centro de la Mujer (c/ Inmaculada, no 25).

Reading club, once a month at the Casa de la Cultura.

Keep fit, Thursdays 12.00 to 13.00 at the Club Deportivo Nintai (c/ Progreso, 31 bajo).

Esparto grass weaving for beginners, Tuesdays 11.00 to 13.00 at the Huerto Don Jorge (c/ Juan
Pablo II, no 4). 

Registration at the Registro of the Town Hall or online here.