The cold doesn't last long in Águilas as Carnival approaches!

It may well be the "bleak midwinter" in northern Europe but the snow is certainly not lying deep, crisp and even in the Region of Murcia, and in the southernmost municipality of Águilas no sooner do the Christmas and Three Kings celebrations come to an end with the Swan Lake ballet at the auditorium on 9th January than thoughts start to turn to the Carnival celebrations in late, the best-known and most spectacular in the Costa Cálida.

In the meantime, though, there is only a slight lull in the pace of life in Águilas, with a varied program at the seafront auditorium, a full schedule of free guided tours and various other social and cultural activities filling the January page of the calendar. Below is the agenda for January 2026 in Águilas, which, as ever, is likely to be modified and added to as the month progresses:

EVENTS AND FREE GUIDED TOURS

Friday January 2

17.00 to 21.00: Bouncy castles and ganes for children in the Plaza de la Región de Murcia.

Saturday January 3

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, church of San José and the fishing port. The tour is suitable for those of limited mobility.

For further information click here: bookings for this tour throughout the year should be made online through the regional tourist board or through the tourist office - see here for the January event.

19.00: Their Royal Highnesses the Three Kings are officially welcomed in Plaza Montcada i Reixach.

Sunday January 4

12.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 19.00: The Three Kings set up camp in Calle Conde de Aranda.

17.30: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens at the Casa de la Cultura Francisco Rabal. Tickets 5 euros from the Casa de la Cultura and the Museo Arqueológico.

Monday January 5

19.00: The grand Three Kings parade, one of the most spectacular of the year in Águilas and thousands line the route from Avenida Juan Calos I to the Plaza de España, where a prize draw for 3 bicycles is held for those whose gift requests have been deposited in the Royal Postbox at the Town Hall.

Tuesday January 6

20.00: The New Year and Three Kings concert at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena featuring the Torrevieja Symphony Orchestra. Tickets are available at 10 euros online here as well as from the Casa de la Cultura and the Museo Arqueológico.

Friday January 9

20.30: Swan Lake ballet at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena, performed by the Kiev Ballet. Tickets are available from 34 euros online here: click for further details.

Sunday January 11

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.

10.00: The annual Three Kings bike ride begins from the Casica Verde and runs to the beach of Calarreona and back. Duration approximately 2 and a half hours.

12.30: Layers jazz concert at the Casino of Águilas, tickets 18 euros (click here for further information or call 669 182847).

Saturday January 17

11.00: Free guided walk along the coastal greenway which passes the iconic loading jetty of El Hornillo and the surrounding area. The walk begins outside the Auditorio y Palacio de Congresos Infanta Doña Elena and lasts approximately two hours, with prior registration required online here. Click here for further information.

Sunday January 18

12.30 and 17.00: Las Guerreras K-Pop, a show of music for young children who are into K-Pop at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena. Tickets available from 20 euros online, click here for further information.

Friday January 23

20.00: La Loca Historia del Siglo de Oro, a comic look at the Golden Age of Spain at the seafront auditorium. Tickets available for 12 euros, click here for further information.

Saturday January 24

Sunday June 29, Free guided tour of the Castillo de 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 website here.

Comfortable clothing and footwear are advisable!

 

OTHER ACTIVITIES

Children's fairground in Plaza Antonio Cortijos, open on Saturday 17.30 to 21.00, Sundays and public holidays 11.30 to 14.00 horas and 17.30 to 21.00.

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. Consult for days of screenings in original version. 

Winter activities at the Centro Municipal de la Mujer (the Women’s Institute)

Laughing therapy by Escuela de Teatro TEyDE, MOndays at 12.00 at the Casa del Huerto Don Jorge, starting on 6^th October.

Ceramics workshop at the Casa del Huerto Don Jorge on Thursdays 16.00 to 18.00. Starting date yet to be decided.

Introduction to Mindfulness at AFEMAC (Calle Miguel de Cervantes, nº 1), Tuesdays 17.00 to 18.30, starting 7^th October.

Movement and wellbeing at the Casa del Huerto Don Jorge on Mondays from 17.00 to 18.30, starting on 6^th October.

Amigurumi for beginners at the Casa del Huerto Don Jorge on Thursdays from 10.30 to 12.00, starting on 9^th October.

Creative writing workshop at the Centro de la Mujer (Calle Inmaculada nº 25) on Thursdays from 10.00 to 11.30, starting on 16^th October.

Reading Club at the Casa de la Cultura, meeting once a month, starting date yet to be decided.

Keep fit gymnastics at Club Deportivo Nintai (Calle Progreso 31) on Thursdays from 12.00 to 13.00, starting on 9^th October.

Esparto grass weaving for beginners at the Casa del Huerto Don Jorge on Tuesdays from 11.00 to 13.00, starting on 7^th October.

The “Águilas Mujer y Salud” project, details yet to be announced.

Talle Baila-T at the Casa del Huerto Don Jorge on Thursdays from 18.00 to 19.15, starting on 9^th October.

Registration is at the Oficina de Registro in the Town Hall of Águilas (9.00 to 14.00) or through the web platform of the Town Hall (https://aguilas.sedeelectronica.es/info).

Further information is available from the Centro de la Mujer, as are registration forms.

Esparto grass weaving every Friday at the Casa del Huerto Don Jorge from 18.30 to 20.30. Open to all, reserve on 699 895646.

Activities at the Casino

Yoga with Lara Díaz, further information on 658 423462.

Rummy: all levels welcome, contact number 601 904463.

Tai Chi Chuan and Chi Kung with Jöel Jappain, Fridays 19.30 to 20.30. Telephone 619 501574.

Mindfulness and Meditation with Jöel Jappain, Tuesdays 10.00 to 11.00. Telephone 619 501574.

The casino office on the second floor opens to the public on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 17.00 to 19.00. Telephone 968 447431 / 601 904463, email info@casinoaguilas.com.

 

 

SPORTS AND LEISURE

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.

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.

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.

The sports centre of Polideportivo Municipal de Águilas can be contacted by telephone on 968 412023 or by email at patronato@pdmaguilas.org.

Dance, yoga, wellbeing

Salsa and bachata classes, further information from Mónica (657 472926, Mondays 20.00 to 22.00) and Luis (622 285608, Fridays 19.30 to 22.00).

TEYDE drama school, telephone 667 876584, email escuelateyde@gmail.com.

Theatre and improvisation on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 19.00 to 21.00. Contact Miguel Ángel Cárceles on 667 876584.

Batucada percussion two Fridays a month from 17.30 to 20.00. Contact Miguel Ángel Cárceles on 667 876584.

Risotherapy on Tuesdays from 17.00 to 18.30. Contact Miguel Ángel Cárceles on 667 876584.

Biodance on Mondays from 18.30 to 20.30. Contact Laura on 645 963455.

Yoga on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10.30 to 12.00. Contact Sergio on 660 890457.

The RINCÓN DE GAIA is a cultural charity association based at Calle Gaviota nº2 in Calabardina (next to Pastelería Katy), with many activities throughout the year which are designed to raise funds for animal charities. Contact elrincondegaia1@gmail.com for information on activities including language exchanges, chess classes, Rummycub competitions, ludo, recitals, concerts, etc.
 

 

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