What’s on in Aguilas October 2023

People are still on the beaches in Águilas as the autumn and winter program begins with concerts, a gastronomy fair, dog shows and a viral zombie event!

The temperatures are still pushing 30 degrees most of the time but the calendar says we are now at the beginning of October - under three months to go until Christmas! - and in Águlas this means that the 2023-24 program at the auditorium is gaining momentum while many people are still enjoying the beaches without the crowds of July and August!

Meanwhile, as throughout the year, the ever-popular guided tours continue every weekend, including one in English on the 22nd, and on top of that there is, as ever, a wide range of events and activities as cultural centres offer a host of activities and exhibitions - and the local gastronomy is just as delicious as usual!

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 October

Saturday October 7, 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 15, 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!

Saturday October 21, 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 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, 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 October 22, the Mr Gillman and El Hornillo railways tour IN ENGLISH

Starts at the Renfe Águilas railway station 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, 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 October 29, 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 morning, 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 as of June 3. The first phase of the project to restore the jetty was completed during the spring and much of its former glory (and structural stability) has been recovered.

As a result non-guided visits are now permitted, taking place during October on Saturdays between 11.00 and 13.30. This timetable is susceptible to modification according to demand. Registration for these free visits is currently through the Águilas tourist office only but it is hoped that an online facility is soon to be added. 

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

At the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena:

Saturday October 7: Cri Cri Crack, Spanish theatre at 20.30, admission 10 euros. 

October 13 and 14: Alegría Fest, two full days of inspirational music, talks and activities. Click here for further details.

Thursday October 19: Charity gala to raise funds for ELA-Región de Murcia, a homage to Juan Carlos Unzué with national football manager Luis de la Fuente. Starts at 20.00, admission 10 euros to be donated to ELA through the Banco Sabadell account ES85 0081 7363 6400 0140 1842.

Friday October 20: Explica Dansa with Tra Tra Tra, a conference and dance event at 20.30. This is the first of four events in the Danza a Escena cycle which continues until November 18. Click here for further details.

Thursday October 26: The second event in the Danza a Escena cycle features the Ana Mula Proyect presenting “Cuecas em 8”, a manifesto for the process of women adapting to living in a foreign country. Starts 20.30. Click here for further details.

Friday October 27: ProMúsica concerts 2023-24 begin with a performance of works by Tchaikovsky, Chopin and Mozart. Click here for further details.

Sunday October 29: Encanto, a musical tribute starting at 17.00. Admission 18/15 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: The autumn Salón exhibition runs from October 5 to 29, featuring works by local artists in the Sala de Exposiciones Temporales del Auditorio, open to the public Tuesday to Sunday 18.00 to 21.00.

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 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 Casa de la Cultura Francisco Rabal

Until October 6, Enraizadas by Mayca Montero, open on weekdays 18.00 to 21.00. Click here for further information. 

Ticketing for events at the Casa de la Cultura is through www.bacantix.com or directly at the venue two hours before each event.

At the Casino

Saturday October 7: An evening of jazz with the Bandolero Quartet, featuring Álex Conde on piano, Bandolero on percussion, Enriquito on trumpet and Miguel Álvarez on double bass. Two concerts at 20.00 and 21.30, tickets 16 euros (14 euros for members of Amigos de la Cultura de Aguilas), on sale at the local archaeological museum, at the Casa de la Cultura (669 182847) or online here.

Chess classes for all ages in the library every Monday 17.30 to 19.30, contact Paco on 667 748561.

Pilates with EmmaLuna, Mondays and Wednesdays 18.15 to 19.15, 19.20 to 20.00 and 20.30 to 21.30. Also multi-level Tuesdays and Thursdays 10.00 to 11.00, and dance on Fridays from 10.00 to 11.00. Further information on 607 877492.

Others

Sunday October 1: Dog show in the Plaza Antonio Cortijos, 9.00 to 13.00. Click here for further information.

October 6 to 8: Local fiestas in the districts of Las Majadas and Las Molinetas. Click here for further information. 

Saturday October 7: Viral Zombie Águilas, registration from 25 euros at the Café Bar Sol y Mar. Further information on 609177741 or at info@viralzombie.es.

Sunday October: A charity dog show and lunch in Plaza Antonio Cortijos, 10.30 to 14.00, all dogs (and humans) welcome. Registration by WhatsApp on 660 137890. Click here for further information.

10.30 - Registration

10.45 - Exhibition

11.30 - The most handsome male dog.

11.50 - The best looking female dog.

12.30 - First aid for dogs.

13.00 - Sausage eating relay!

Donations through Caixa Bankia ES08 2100 8249 8913 0039 9115 or PayPal Aguiproanprotectores@gmail.com

October 20 to 22: "Mar y  Huerta" gastronomic fair in Plaza Antonio Cortijos, click here for further information!

October 28 and 29: Associations Fair for young people in Plaza Antonio Cortijos, Saturday 11.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 21.00, Sunday 11.00 to 14.00.

Sports and boat tours

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, 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 601 507505.

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 tice per week. 

Diávolo Surf at Playa de las Delicias, Calabardina and Playa de la Carolina: Kayak, paddle surf,  snorkel and Sup yoga, guided kayak and paddle board tours, further information on 662 288157.

Águilas Surf Club, paddle surf courses and routes every day at 9.00 and 19.00. Windsurf courses every day at 12.00 and 17.00. 

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.

Nuevo Amenecer: Glass-bottomed tourist boat, group boolings on 639 381406.

Boat trips, with or without skipper: Contact www.terrerosrutasenbarco.com or 657 042699.

Puerto Deportivo 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, telephone 968 493493.

Spaxión Wellness Centre, facials, body treatments, aesthetics, wood therapy, open every day. For information and bookings call 968 414811.

Juan Montiel training centre, telephone 968 493493.

Boat, kayak and paddle surf trips telephone 622 428650.

Jetski hire in July and August telephone 636 137165.

Actívate Águilas Centre, 622 222357.

Musical entertainment on the terrace Thursdays to Sundays.

Esparto grass weaving classes with Jossely in Calabardina:

Beginners Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday 11.00 to 13.00

Intermediate Thursday-Friday 11.00 to 13.00

Advanced Saturdays 17.00 to 19.00

Price 10 euros for 2 hours, bookings on 611 743467.

Dance, 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.

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.