What’s on in Aguilas February 2025

Águilas is ready for its annual explosion of Carnival colour and partying!

{image}Temperatures are still relatively cool at this time of year even in the Region of Murcia, but it Águilas the sense of anticipation is red-hot as the annual Carnival celebrations are set to begin in the second half of February!

This is by far best-known and most spectacular Carnival celebration in the Costa Cálida and the entire town becomes involved not only in some serious partying but also in welcoming the uinflux of visitors who always flock to this event of International Tourist Interest. At the same time as the parades and other events, there is also still a full schedule of free guided tours and various other social and cultural activities filling the February page of the calendar, although it has to be said that the program at the seafront auditorium is almost entirely dominated by Carnival over the next six weeks or so!

Besides Carnival, of course, the busy social life of the town continues unabated, and as soon as the sunshine becomes a little warmer the bar and restaurant terraces will enjoy a pre-Easter upturn as 2025 gets into full swing!

THE FULL CARNIVAL PROGGRAMME WILL BE ADDED TO THIS DOCUMENT ONCE IT IS CONFIRMED.

Below is the agenda for February 2025 in Águilas, which, as ever, is likely to be modified and added to as the month progresses:

EVENTS AND FREE GUIDED TOURS

Saturday February 1

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.

19.45: The annual cycle of jazz concerts at the Casino of Águilas gets under way with a show by  pianist Andrés Barrios. Click here for further information. 

Sunday February 9

9.30: Free guided walk in the Cuatro Calas area of the coastline. Discover the charming beaches and coves of the far south-west of the municipality, close to the boundary with Andalucía, with plenty of botanical, geological and ornithological surprises along the way!

Online booking can be found here, for further information click here.

Friday February 14

20.00: Il Trovatore, the Verdi opera performed by the Lírica Ópera 2001 company at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena. Click here for further information.

Saturday February 15, 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 February 22, 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 webpage here.

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

Sunday February 23

12.00: Free Carnival concert at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena. Click here for further 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. 

February 21: 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.

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.

ACTIVITIES AT THE CASINO

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.

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.