Warmer weather is upon us and Águilas is celebrating with a host of events as sunseekers begin to flock to the beaches!

In some ways May is always a relatively quiet month in Águilas after the celebrations of Carnival and Semana Santa, but the diary for this year is packed with events and activities!

As the weather continues to warm up the beaches are becoming busier and busier and the beachside bars and restuarants are already doing a healthy trade, while May sees no fewer than five free guided tours, inhcluding one in English on the 30th! In addition, there's a great jazz concert at the Casino and Hercule Poirot comes to the auditorium in Murder on the Orient Express! 

Below is the agenda for May 2026 in Águilas, which, as ever, is likely to be modified and added to as the month progresses:

 

EVENTS AND GUIDED TOURS

Friday May 1

9.00 to 15.00: Traditional produce market in the Plaza de España including a free painting exhibition and workshop led by Pedro Juan Rabal from 11.00 to 13.00. Maximum group size 20 people.

Saturday May 2

11.00: Free guided tour of the historic town centre of Águilas starting at the Tourist Office (in Spanish).

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.

May 2 and 3

The annual Romería Rociera to the Molino del Saltaor sets out from the town centre at midday for a 6-km hike to the Molino del Saltador windmill for a weekend of traditional fun and fellowship. All are welcome! Click here for further information.

May 4 to 29

Exhibition of paintings by Cristina Gómez under the title of “Tú Pinta” at the Casa de la Cultura Francisco Rabal, open on weekdays from 18.00 to 21.00 (admission free of charge).

Friday May 8

21.30: The May Cross fiestas in Calabardina begin with live music from Edu Mambo, followed at 22.30 by Orquesta Show Toca Discos.

Saturday May 9

The May Cross fiestas in Calabardina continue…

9.30: Petanca tournament.

21.30: Free sardine barbecue with live entertainment from Nayara Madera, Lumaky and Son de Amores.

20.00: The latest jazz concert at the Casino features pianist Dayramir González from Cuba and New York, one of the greats of his genre. Tickets are available for 12 euros: click here for further information.

May 9 and 10

Spanish national triathlon championships, the Copa de la Reina in various disciplines and age groups. For further information consult www.triatlon.org.

Saturday May 10

The last day of the May Cross fiestas in Calabardina …

10.00: Holy Mass.

11.00: Procession fo the May Cross and the figure of the Virgen del Carmen.

12.00: Horse riding on the beach of La Cola, with displays and competitions.

13.30: Live music from Rosa María Luján

14.00: Giant Paella, 3 euros per portion.

14.30: Live music from Ainhoa.

Wednesday May 13

9.00 to 14.00: Military triathlon competition.

Saturday May 16

11.00: Free guided walk along the greenway of the loading jetty of El Hornillo, seeing the sights of this historic area. For further information click here, registration is available online here.

20.30: Screening of a documentary film about Gustavo Gillman, the British engineer largely responsible for the construction of the loading jetty of El Hornillo and the rail infrastructures of Águilas, at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena. Admission free of charge, click here for further details.

May 16 and 17

The Moteros Club de Águilas, a group of motorcycle enthusiasts, celebrates its 8th anniversary outside the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena with stands, prize draws, concerts, classic bikes, etc. Begins at 16.00 on Saturday and 10.00 on Sunday. Further information on 602 218751.

Friday May 22

20.30: Murder on the Orient Express, a Spanish drama version of the Agatha Crhristie classic murder mystery at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena. Tickets available from 20 euros: click here for further information.

20.30: El Gran Bingo Drag at the Casa de la Cultura Francisco Rabal, a live show with dance, music and DJ. Tickets from www.dentralia.com and Barbudo & Co. in Plaza Gutiérrez Mellado nº 2 at 15 € + 1.50 € costs. Over 16s only.

Sunday May 24

Free guided tour of the castle of San Juan de las Águilas, starting at 11.00 at the tourist office and lasting approximately two hours. Click here for further information or book directly online here.

Saturday May 30

Free guided tour IN ENGLISH of the historic town centre of Águilas, fully accessible for those of limited mobility.

Starts at 11.00 at the tourist office, lasting approximately two hours and including visits to the fishing port, the Carnival Monument, the Carnival Museum, the Paco Rabal interpretation centre, the Plaza de España and the archaeological museum. Click here for further information or book directly online here.

Sunday May 31

Free guided walk along the Blue Trail of Los Cocedores on the unspoilt coastline of western Águilas, where visitors can see the drying and salting pools used in the past for treating esparto grass, three machine gun nests which were built alongside the beaches and coves during the Spanish Civil War (1936-39) and of course the native flora and fauna in this protected area.

The walk begins at 9.00 and lasts approximately two hours: click here for further information or book directly online here.

 

 

OTHER EVENTS AND 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

Esparto grass weaving for beginners at the Casa del Huerto Don Jorge on Tuesdays from 11.00 to 13.00.

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

Details on the digital platform of the Town Hall 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 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. 

 

Activities at the Casino

Chess workshops Tuesday and Friday 17.00 to 21.00 (members only)

Chess for children with José Antonio Quesada, Monday 17.30 to 18.30 for beginners and 19.00 to 20.00 for more advanced players.

Chess workshops with Fermín Asensio Soto Tuesdays 17.30 to 19.30 (beginners), Thursdays 17.30 to 19.30 for intermediate level and 19.30onwards for advanced level.

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.

Further 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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