Águilas and the Castle
Although it lacks the historical riches of towns such as Cartagena or Lorca, Águilas can boast remains from the Stone Age onwards, as a quick visit to the town’s Archaeological Museum will reveal. […]
Tourist Information Office:
Oficina Municipal de Turismo de Águilas
Plaza Antonio Cortijo, s/n 30880 (Águilas)
Tfno.: 968 493 285 / 968 493 173 / Fax: 968 446 082
Opening hours:
Monday – Friday: 9am – 2pm & 5pm – 7pm
Saturday: 10am – 2pm
Email: turismo@aguilas.org
web: www.aguilas.org
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The Railway in Águilas and British Involement
Águilas is one town in Murcia that has a strong link with Britain. For example, between 1887 and 1890, the British “Great Southern of Spain Railway Company” built the railway line between Lorca and Águilas which linked into a wider network. Each third Sunday of every month, the Tourist Office in Águilas organises a free “Ruta del Ferrocarril” (Railway Route), though you have to ring and book a place (968 493 285). […]
Aguilas
The coastal road from Mazarrón takes you southwest to Alquilas, which is an old fishing port. Hornillo Wharf, where iron was loaded for shipping still stand, a reminder that this was [...]
