Águilas - Murcia Province
| Águilas | Abanilla | Aledo | Alhama | Archena | Bullas | ALICANTE | |
| Caravaca | Cartagena | Cehegin | Fortuna | Fuente Álamo | Jumilla | Lorca | CASTILLA LA MANCHA |
| Moratalla | Mula/Pliego | Murcia | Sierra Espuña | Sucina | Totana |
Sheltered Seaside Town
Águilas - situated , 103 kilometres. from Murcia, covers a surface area of 253,7 kms2. The town is bathed by the Mediterranean sea along 28 kilometres of lovely coastline, and it is crossed inland by high mountain ranges that create a very abrupt and uneven terrain.The town is not on the main coastal
road and consequently is free of through traffic, making for a very tranquil spot, with the exception of the month of August, when many Spanish arrive from Madrid, Cordoba and other inland towns where the
temperature sores above 40°.
With a rich, clean natural environment, Águilas has an exceptional climate of its own, with an average annual temperature of 25 centigrade, making it a wonderful place and one of the warmest in Spain during the winter.
The visitors will be captivated by its clear blue skies, incomparable climate and natural beauty, as well as the hospitality of its
inhabitants and the unspoilt secluded beaches. The people themselves are as warm and friendly as their climate; hospitable and affectionate
In the centre of Águilas are the lovely gardens in the Plaza España,castillo la quentin Águilas murcia spain the 19th century Town Hall and the impressive church of San José. In the high part of the old
quarter stands the castle of San Juan de Àguilas, built in 1579.
At the foot of the castle is the harbour and a typical lighthouse. The coastline here offers excellent diving.
Águilas offers a good variety of outdoor activities, from climbing or hiking through areas of splendid beauty, to diving in warm waters replete with magnificent fish and vegetation. On the cultural scene, Águilas offers art exhibits, conferences, concerts, artisan demonstrations, theatre, and much more. Águilas is also home to the Universidad del Mar (University of the Sea).
The Carnival has been celebrated for the past 200 years and features ingenious costumes of all shapes and colours. The entire town is out on the streets and offers one of the largest shows in the country.
A modern and well planned town, it is located on a site whose history dates back thousands of years, the ancient Urci, which was designed and built in a straight line, as is the case nowadays with many modern seaside resorts by the town planners of Carlos III, in the XVIIIth century. The view from the impressive promontory of the castle San Juan de las Águilas, which was used by Greeks, Romans and the Moors, is truly marvellous. The town with its ample harbour, its walkways along the sea and the serenity of its bays of Levante and Poniente, at the foot of the hill.
The local cuisine is based "on fish" and the most famous dishes are "Moraga de sardinas y caramel", "Caldo pescao", "Arroz a banda", shellfish, pickled sardines, prawns, lobsters.