What’s on in Aguilas October 2024

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

In many Mediterranean coastal resorts it is fair to say that the arrival of October brings with it the closure until the following spring of many of the restaurants, events venues and other items of interest to visitors and locals, but in Águilas in the south-west of the Region of Murcia this is far from being the case. 

In fact, in many ways this the start of the season in Águilas, but not the summer season when the town is swamped by beachgoers and sunseekers. Instead, the magnificent seafront auditorium is now back with its program for the 2024-25 season, which this month alone features Spanish drama, a Lion King musical, Sesame Street and Swan Lake, and two jazz concerts are taking place at the Casino.

At the same time there is a plethora of free guided tours during the month, showcasing the fascinating places and history of the town and the whole municipality, and of course IF the weather plays ball there is still time to enjoy an afternoon on the beach and a dip in the Med - remember, the air temperature is cooler now, but the sea is still warm!

Below is the agenda for October 24 in Águilas (which is likely to be modified as the month progresses):

Free guided tours in Águilas during the month of August

Saturday October 5, 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 October 13, 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!

Saturday October 19, 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. 

Saturday October 26 Free Mr Gillman and the Railways tour IN ENGLISH

The same tour as on 19th October but entirely in English. For further information click here or to book online click here. 

Sunday October 27, 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.

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. 

Free tours with fully qualified guided Anabel López Belmonte

Due to a regional government grant Anabel is able to offer three visiting routes completely free of charge throughout the month of October, at any time of day. In addition to knowing everything there is to know about the municipality, she also speaks English!

The three tours are: 

Embarcadero del Hornillo y Entorno: the history and fascinating anecdotes related to the loading jetty which is still one of the leading landmarks in Águilas and one of the most spectacular civil engineering works in the industrial history of Spain.

Senderismo Cuatro Calas: a gentle hike along this unspoilt and protected part of the Águilas coastline, one of the jewels of the Costa Cálida.

Visit to the historic centre of Águilas, including the monument to Icarus and Carnival, the Railways monument, the church of San José, the Plaza de España, the archaeological museum, the Carnival museum and the Francisco Rabal interpretation centre.

Bookings should be made by telephone on 616 411061 or by email at visitaguilas@gmx.es

Every Monday: Guided tour of Águilas town centre and the Carnival festivities with Inmaculada Mondéjar

This visit begins on Monday mornings at 11.30 outside the tourist office and lasts approximately 2 hours, taking in the main buildings of the town centre, the monument to Icarus and the Carnival festivities (the largest and most spectacular in the Region of Murcia), the Carnival Museum, the Esparto Grass museum and the display of Carnival "mussona" costumes.

Prices: 10 euros for adults, 4 euros for children aged 6 to 12, infants free. Bookings online here or via WhatsApp on 676 012333.

Every Monday: 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 17.00 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: 10 euros for adults, 4 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. 

Every Friday: 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:

Saturday October 5: Swan Lake ballet, performed by the Kiev Ballet, music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Begins at 20.30, tickets available from 32 euros. Click here for further information. 

October 19: Los Palomos, El Crimen Perfecto, a comic drama begins the prestigious Paco Rabal Amateur Dramatics season at the auditorium. Tickets 8 and 10 euros, click here for further information. 

Sunday October 20: Estamos de Vuelta, Nos Vemos en los Teatros, a collection of Spanish Sesame Street characters take to the stage at the auditorium. Begins at 12.30, tickets from 12 euros. Click here for further information. 

Friday October 25: Goyo Jiménez Misery Class, Spanish comedy monologues with Goyo Jiménez. Begins at 21.00, tickets from 20 euros. Click here for further information. 

Saturday October 26: Madrid 19-67, the prestigious Paco Rabal Amateur Dramatics season continues with a new play both written and performed by Prado Amor and Roberto Jifer, in which the title reflects not only the city where the action takes place but also the title of a series of memories, reflections and thoughts which have been waiting a lifetime to be published. Click here for further information. 

Sunday October 27: El Reino del León, El Musical, a Lion King musical. Begins at 17.00, tickest available from 19 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: 

Until October 31: "Via Crucis" by Eva Mauricio, open ecery day except Moondays 18.00 to 21.00. Click here for further details.

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

Friday October 4: Talk on the festivities and celebration of the Virgen de los Dolores (Our Lady of the Sorrows) at 18.30.

Tickets for the events in the Casa de la Cultura are on sale at the venue and online here. 

Exhibition at the Casa de la Cultura

Until 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. 

October 26:  Don Juan Tenorio play prior to All Saints Day in Aguilas, tickets 12 euros, click here for further information. 

At the Casino

Sunday October 6: Live music from the A3 Quartet and painting by Jesús Arribas, a lunchtime event beginning at 12.30. Book now, very few places left, tickets 15 euros: click here for further details.

Saturday October 19: Two jazz concerts by the Dan Barret - Enric Peidro Quintet, starting at 19.45 (16 euros) and 21.30 (14 euros). Click here for further details.

Also 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.

Gastronomy

October 11 to 20: Octopus and mackerel festival at various bars and restaurants in Águlas, click here for further details.

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.

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 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.

Other events

October 5 and 6: Feria de Asociaciones, local clubs and associations display their activities in Plaza Antonio Cortijos. Further information to follow. 
Próximamente más información.

October 4 to 6: Local fiestas in the districts of Las Majadas, Las  Molinetas and Cementerio Viejo.

October 4

18.00: Bouncy castles

20.00: Dj Ricky Fiestas

22.00: Concierto Geisho.

October 5

18.00: Bouncy castles, games for children,

21.00 to 23.00: Dj Ricky Fiestas

23.00: Concert with La Espartera.

October 6

12.00: Bouncy castles, games for children and Dj Ricky Fiestas

14.00: Giant paella, 3 euros per portion.

The café-bar is open throughout the weekend!

Saturday October 12: Viral Zombie, the 12th edition of this popular night from 23.00 to 5.00. Prices 20, 25, 35 euros, tickets from Restaurante Sol y Mar or online at www.viralzombie.es or www.entradium.com.

Tuesday October 2024: Free guided night hike to the peak of Talayón in the Sierra de la Almenara between Lorca and Águilas, leaving by coach from the fishing port at 19.00. Click here for further details.