What’s on in Aguilas September 2023

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The peak summer season is now over in Águilas but the beaches are still in great condition and cultural and sporting activities begin a new season!

The month of September in Águilas is filled with a sense of returning to normality after the bustling summer season, when the beaches, hotels and apartments are packed, and as the school holidays end in Spain a new season of cultural and sporting activities begins in the municipality.

The seafront auditorium begins a new season towards the end of the month and always offers a variety of entertainment throughout the year, and the ever-popular guided tours continue every weekend. On top of that, there is, as ever, a wide range of events and activities as cultural centres resume their services, and of course 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 September

Saturday September 2, 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.

Saturday September 9, the Mr Gillman and El Hornillo railways tour

Starts at the Renfe Águilas railway station at 19.00.

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 September 10, 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.

Sunday September 24, 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!

Every Saturday evening, guided visits at 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 guided visits are now permitted, taking place during September on Saturdays (on September 2 and 9 between 19.00 and 21.00, from September 16 onwards 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 only but it is hoped that an online facility is soon to be added. 

Other guided tours

Official tour guide INMACULADA MONDÉJAR PIERNAS 

Saturday September 2 - A railway tour including the museum area in the old tunnel, the Hornillo loading jetty, the bridge over the Rambla de las Culebras, the viewing point and various mineral deposits.

The tour begins at 19.00 outside the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena and lasts approximately two hours. Registration 6 euros per head, children aged under 12 free of charge. Prior bookings here. Further information on 676 012333 or at inmamonde@yahoo.es.

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

At the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena:

Sunday September 24: The Granada Youth Orchestra under the baton of conductor Isabel Rubio features Beethoven’s 4^th symphony and Modest Mussorgsky’s Pictures for an Exhibition. Begins at 20.00, tickets 5 euros. Click here for further information. 

September 25 to 29: Canto Lírico Mastercass, final concert on Friday September 29 at 17.30. Further information coming soon.

Friday September 29: La Sirenita a Little Mermaid tribute musical. Begins at 19.00, tickets 8, 16 and 18 euros. 

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: 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

September 8 to 10: UNIMAR course, "La Educación como Herramiento de Prevención de Ahogamientos". 25 hours. Registration 85 euros (65 euros for members of UMU and UPCT). 

September 8 to 10: UNIMAR course, "Aspectos Actuales en Visión: Lentes, Lentes y Lentes". 27 hours. Registration 85 euros (65 euros for members of UMU and UPCT). 

Exhibition of esparto grass weaving until September 2, open weekdays 18.00 to 21.00.

At the Casino

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.

Sports and boat tours

September 16 and 17: Spanish Triathlon Championships, further information and registration at the Polideportivo Municipal, telephone 968 412023.

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. 

Pedal boats at the Playa de las Delicias, 11.00 to 20.00. 10 euros for 30 minutes, 18 euros for 60 minutes. Telephone 676 405517.

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.

Saturday September 9, Fiestas in Residencial Los Jardines

16.30 to 18.00: Foam party.

18.00 onwards: Face-painting.

18.30 onwards: Bouncy castles, popcorn and candy floss.

18.00 to 19.00: Football, sack race, etc.

19.00 to 21.00: VR goggles games.

20.30 to 21.30: Musical street parade.

21.30: Prize draws.

22.00 onwards: Concert, “Geisho y su grupo de músicos”.

For more local events, news and visiting information go to the home page of Águilas Today.