Águilas: Complete Guide | Beaches, Castle, Carnival & How to Get There
Águilas: the complete guide to the most authentic capital of the Costa Cálida
More than 30 beaches and coves, a castle overlooking two bays, a mining past with a British flavour and the most famous Carnival in the Mediterranean. Águilas is sea, history and fiesta in equal measure, just ten minutes from San Juan de los Terreros. This guide, written by locals, tells you everything.
Panoramic view of Águilas bay with San Juan Castle above the port
From ore to tourism: the story of Águilas
Although its bay was already a port in Roman times, modern Águilas was born in the 18th century, when the Crown promoted its repopulation and built San Juan Castle to protect the coast from Barbary raids. The great leap came at the end of the 19th century with the ore rush: British companies laid the railway to the town to ship out iron from the interior, and from that golden age remain gems such as the Hornillo pier and a cosmopolitan air still felt in its layout and open character.
When mining faded, Águilas turned back to the sea: fishing, farming and, later, a tourism that has grown without losing its seafaring-town essence. Today it is the southernmost town on the Costa Cálida, a natural border with Almería, and one of the favourite getaways for those staying in San Juan de los Terreros, barely ten minutes along the coast.
The beaches and coves of Águilas: more than 30 reasons to come
Few Mediterranean municipalities can boast such a varied coastline: Águilas strings together more than thirty beaches and coves along 28 kilometres of shoreline, from town beaches with full services to protected unspoilt coves where the only sound is the sea. These are the essentials:
Turquoise-water cove in the protected Cuatro Calas area of Águilas
🏖️ Town beaches: Levante, Poniente, Las Delicias & La Colonia
The bays that embrace the castle. Sand, promenade, beach bars, showers and a lively feel all year round. Las Delicias, with its palm trees and promenade, is probably the most recognisable image of the town; La Colonia, a little more sheltered, is the favourite of local families.
🏝️ Hornillo beach & Playa Amarilla
Next to the historic mining pier and facing the Isla del Fraile, Hornillo combines history and snorkelling like no other. Beside it, the small, sheltered Amarilla owes its name to the golden colour of its rocks. Two Águilas classics that never disappoint.
🌊 Cuatro Calas: Calarreona, La Higuerica, Cala Cerrada & Los Cocedores
The most photogenic protected stretch in the south-east, on the boundary with San Juan de los Terreros. Fine sand, turquoise water, fossil dunes and seabeds perfect for snorkelling. In summer it pays to get up early; the rest of the year you will have them almost to yourself.
⛰️ Calabardina & the Cabo Cope coves
Ten minutes north, the small settlement of Calabardina rests at the foot of the imposing Cabo Cope: a quiet beach, hidden coves and postcard sunsets. The perfect plan for an unhurried day.
The Castle of San Juan de las Águilas: the balcony over the two bays
Castle of San Juan de las Águilas, an 18th-century fortress above Águilas bay
On the hill separating the Levante and Poniente bays stands the fortress that gave rise to the modern town. Built in the 18th century as part of the coastal defence plan, it is now restored, open to visitors and hosts an exhibition on the history of Águilas. The walk up from the port is short and richly rewarded: from its walls the whole town unfolds at your feet, with the fishing port on one side and the Calabardina and Cabo Cope coastline in the distance.
💡 Local tip: visit at the end of the afternoon and head down to the port for dinner afterwards. Check the opening times, which change with the seasons.
The Hornillo pier and the Isla del Fraile: the British legacy
Hornillo pier, the old ore-loading dock facing the Isla del Fraile in Águilas
At the start of the 20th century, iron from the inland sierras left for the world from here. The Hornillo pier, a colossal ore-loading dock built by the British railway company that ran the Águilas line, is one of the most impressive works of industrial engineering on the Spanish coast and the great symbol of the town's mining past.
Opposite it, a short swim or kayak away, the Isla del Fraile holds Roman-era archaeological remains and seabeds bursting with life: it is the snorkelling and diving spot most loved by the people of Águilas. The image of the pier with the island behind it, at sunset, is one that stays with you.
Aerial view of the Águilas coastline with the Isla del Fraile and the Hornillo pier
The Águilas Carnival: a Festival of International Tourist Interest
Águilas Carnival parade with feathered, colourful costumes through the town streets
If you visit the area in February, there is no excuse: the Águilas Carnival, declared a Festival of International Tourist Interest, is one of Spain's great celebrations. For several weeks the whole town throws itself into the parades, the peñas, the masks and its unique characters: the Mussona, half human half beast, who roams the streets; the eggshells filled with confetti that fly over the crowds; and the cuerva, the official drink of the fiesta, which flows generously between parades.
💡 Local tip: the big parades fill the town and parking becomes a real headache. If you are staying in San Juan de los Terreros or nearby, a pre-booked transfer drops you off and picks you up with zero parking drama.
The port and the promenade: the seafaring soul of Águilas
Fishing boats moored in the port of Águilas with the castle in the background
Águilas remains, above all, a fishing town. Its port keeps an active fleet whose catch is auctioned every afternoon at the fish market, and watching the boats return escorted by seagulls is an everyday show that never gets old. Next to the fishing port, the Juan Montiel marina adds moorings, a sailing school and boat trips, and the Delicias promenade, with its century-old palm trees, invites you to stroll unhurried from the centre to the beach.
In the centre, do not miss Plaza de España with its giant ficus trees, the buzz of the terraces and the 1928 covered market, where among fresh fish and garden fruit you will discover local delicacies such as dried octopus or sardine flatbreads.
Águilas cuisine: port cooking with character
Here you eat as in the best fishing towns: fresh produce, little fuss and plenty of flavour. The star is the fish from the bay — bream, red mullet, octopus, prawns — going from fish market to table in hours, accompanied by the rice dishes of Levante tradition: caldero, black rice and arroz a banda. Among the most local bites, look for dried octopus, sardine flatbreads and salted fish, the legacy of centuries of living from the sea.
The offering ranges from beach bars with your feet in the sand to white-tablecloth restaurants around the port and Plaza de España. In summer and during Carnival it is wise to book a table, especially at weekends.
Cabo Cope, Calnegre and Calabardina: nature in its purest form
North of the town, the Cabo Cope and Puntas de Calnegre Regional Park protects one of the last unspoilt stretches of the Murcian coast: mountains dropping into the sea, solitary coves and the limestone mass of Cabo Cope watching the horizon, with the 16th-century Torre de Cope at its feet as a witness to the age of pirates. This is territory for hikers, cyclists and lovers of parasol-free coves.
At the foot of the cape, Calabardina is that little coastal village we all dream of discovering: small, quiet, with a sheltered beach and a handful of seafront restaurants. The panoramic road linking Águilas and Calabardina along the coast is an excursion in itself.
Things to do in Águilas: diving, hiking and the sea
🤿 Diving & snorkelling
Águilas is one of the leading diving destinations in the south-east. The Isla del Fraile, the Cabo Cope seabeds and the Cuatro Calas strip offer dives for all levels, with posidonia meadows, grouper and wrecks. Several centres in town organise try-dives and outings all year round.
🥾 Hiking & cycling
The Cabo Cope and Calnegre trails, the walk up to the castle and the coastal paths towards the Cuatro Calas and San Juan de los Terreros offer routes for every level. In spring the regional park bursts into colour and is a paradise for cycle touring.
⛵ On the water
Boat trips from the marina, kayaking to the Isla del Fraile, paddle boarding at dawn in the Levante bay or dinghy sailing at the port school. And for anglers, casting a line from the western rocks is a local religion.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 With kids
Shallow town beaches, ice creams on the Delicias promenade, the castle (kids love the climb up to the fortress), snorkelling at Hornillo and, if you are here in February, the children's Carnival parade. Águilas is a well-rounded family destination.
Useful information for your visit
☀️ Climate
Over 3,000 hours of sunshine a year and a privileged microclimate sheltered by the sierras: very mild winters, summers with a sea breeze and a swimming season stretching from May to October. It is no coincidence that so many visitors from northern Europe spend the whole winter here.
🛍️ Street market & food hall
The big weekly street market is on Saturday mornings, at the market grounds on the edge of town: it is among the largest in the Region of Murcia. And in the centre, the 1928 covered market opens Monday to Saturday with fish, fruit and local products. Bring cash for the street market.
🎆 Fiestas
The Carnival(February) is the big date of the year. It is followed by the Night of San Juan(23 June) with bonfires on the beach and the Virgen del Carmen(16 July) with its seaborne procession around the bay.
Distances from Águilas (approx. by road)
San Juan de los Terreros 10 km
Calabardina 10 km
Pulpí 15 km
Lorca 35 km
Vera 35 km
Puerto de Mazarrón 40 km
Mojácar 45 km
Region of Murcia International Airport 75 km
Almería Airport 105 km
Alicante-Elche Airport 150 km
🚗 Driving tips for the area
Águilas is easily reached via the AP-7 motorway and the Lorca road (RM-11). The coastal road to Calabardina and the one down to the Cuatro Calas and San Juan de los Terreros are scenic and quiet. In summer and at Carnival, parking in the centre gets tricky: arrive early or leave the car in the large areas around the marina.
🧳 Tips for visitors
Sun protection all year round, water shoes for the rocky coves and cash for the Saturday market. Book restaurants in summer and, above all, arrange accommodation well in advance if you come for Carnival. Águilas has a health centre, pharmacies and every service; the district referral hospital is in Lorca.
Transfers and taxi to Águilas with Taxi Terreros
Taxi Terreros logo, transfer service to Águilas from San Juan de los Terreros
Taxi Terreros, based in San Juan de los Terreros — just 10 minutes from Águilas — provides pre-booked transfers to and from Águilas: we take you to dinner at the port, to the Carnival parades, to the Cuatro Calas or to the train station, and pick you up at the agreed time, with a fixed price and no surprises.
✈️ Airport transfers
Connections from the Águilas and Terreros area to Murcia Region Airport, Almería Airport and Alicante-Elche Airport, with flight tracking.
🚄 Águilas train station
Pick-ups and transfers to the station, with local rail links to Lorca and Murcia and connections to long-distance services.
🎭 Carnival and events
There and back to the parades and parties without hunting for parking: enjoy the cuerva in peace — we take care of the wheel.
🌊 Beaches and restaurants
Transfers to the Cuatro Calas, Calabardina, the port or your favourite restaurant, with pick-up at the time you choose.
🗺️ Long distance
Pre-booked journeys to anywhere in Spain: Murcia, Cartagena, Almería, Alicante or wherever you need.
🏥 Hospitals and medical appointments
Trips to the Lorca district hospital and the Huércal-Overa or Almería centres, with pick-up afterwards.
Taxi Águilas: your taxi based in Águilas
Taxi Águilas logo, taxi service based in Águilas
And if you are already in town, Taxi Águilas is your taxi service based in Águilas: pick-ups at your hotel or apartment, town rides, beaches and coves, the train station, airport transfers and long-distance journeys. The same team, the same punctuality and the same fixed price with no surprises, now also from the heart of Águilas.
🏙️ Service in Águilas
Rides around town, pick-ups at hotels and apartments, and transfers to the beaches, the Cuatro Calas and Calabardina.
✈️ Airports and station
Transfers to Murcia Region Airport, Almería and Alicante, and to the Águilas train station.
🌙 Dinners, Carnival and events
There and back to restaurants, parades and celebrations, with pick-up at the agreed time.
Car hire next to Águilas: Terreros Rent A Car
Terreros Rent A Car logo, car hire next to Águilas
To explore the Cuatro Calas, Cabo Cope, Calabardina and the whole coast between Murcia and Almería at your own pace, nothing beats your own car. Terreros Rent A Car, 10 minutes from Águilas, makes it easy: book online in a minute and we deliver the vehicle wherever you tell us, collecting it when you finish.
🚗 Economy cars ⚙️ Automatic 🔧 Manual 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family cars 🚙 SUV 🛵 Scooter 125cc 📅 Online booking 🔑 Delivery & collection
Frequently asked questions about Águilas
What are the best beaches in Águilas?
Águilas has more than 30 beaches and coves. The most popular town beaches are Levante, Poniente, Las Delicias and La Colonia; Hornillo beach stands out for the Isla del Fraile; and to the south, the Cuatro Calas (Calarreona, La Higuerica, Cala Cerrada and Los Cocedores) are among the most beautiful in the Mediterranean. To the north, Calabardina is perfect for escaping the crowds.
When is the Águilas Carnival held?
In February, with dates that vary according to the Lent calendar. It is a Festival of International Tourist Interest and fills the town for several weeks with parades, the Mussona, confetti-filled eggshells and the traditional cuerva punch.
Can you visit the Castle of San Juan de las Águilas?
Yes. The 18th-century fortress crowning the town has been restored and hosts an exhibition space. From its walls you enjoy the best panorama of the Levante and Poniente bays. Check opening times by season.
What day is the Águilas street market?
On Saturday mornings, at the market grounds on the edge of town. It is one of the largest street markets in the Region of Murcia. In addition, the 1928 covered market in the centre opens Monday to Saturday mornings.
How do I get to Águilas from the airport?
The nearest airport is the Region of Murcia International Airport (about 75 km); Almería is about 105 km away and Alicante about 150 km. The most convenient options are a pre-booked private transfer or a hire car. Águilas also has a train station with local services to Lorca and Murcia.
Is Águilas a good diving destination?
It is one of the best in south-east Spain. The seabeds of the Isla del Fraile, Cabo Cope and the protected Cuatro Calas strip offer dives for all levels, and the town has several dive centres organising try-dives and guided outings all year round.
Are there transfers between San Juan de los Terreros and Águilas?
Yes. Taxi Terreros, based in San Juan de los Terreros just 10 minutes away, provides pre-booked transfers to Águilas: dinners, beaches, the train station, hotels or the Carnival, with pick-up at the agreed time.
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Guide written and kept up to date by the Taxi Terreros team, your local transport on the Costa de Terreros, 10 minutes from Águilas.
Águilas: Complete Guide | Beaches, Castle, Carnival & How to Get There
Águilas: the complete guide to the most authentic capital of the Costa Cálida
More than 30 beaches and coves, a castle overlooking two bays, a mining past with a British flavour and the most famous Carnival in the Mediterranean. Águilas is sea, history and fiesta in equal measure, just ten minutes from San Juan de los Terreros. This guide, written by locals, tells you everything.
Panoramic view of Águilas bay with San Juan Castle above the port
From ore to tourism: the story of Águilas
Although its bay was already a port in Roman times, modern Águilas was born in the 18th century, when the Crown promoted its repopulation and built San Juan Castle to protect the coast from Barbary raids. The great leap came at the end of the 19th century with the ore rush: British companies laid the railway to the town to ship out iron from the interior, and from that golden age remain gems such as the Hornillo pier and a cosmopolitan air still felt in its layout and open character.
When mining faded, Águilas turned back to the sea: fishing, farming and, later, a tourism that has grown without losing its seafaring-town essence. Today it is the southernmost town on the Costa Cálida, a natural border with Almería, and one of the favourite getaways for those staying in San Juan de los Terreros, barely ten minutes along the coast.
The beaches and coves of Águilas: more than 30 reasons to come
Few Mediterranean municipalities can boast such a varied coastline: Águilas strings together more than thirty beaches and coves along 28 kilometres of shoreline, from town beaches with full services to protected unspoilt coves where the only sound is the sea. These are the essentials:
Turquoise-water cove in the protected Cuatro Calas area of Águilas
🏖️ Town beaches: Levante, Poniente, Las Delicias & La Colonia
The bays that embrace the castle. Sand, promenade, beach bars, showers and a lively feel all year round. Las Delicias, with its palm trees and promenade, is probably the most recognisable image of the town; La Colonia, a little more sheltered, is the favourite of local families.
🏝️ Hornillo beach & Playa Amarilla
Next to the historic mining pier and facing the Isla del Fraile, Hornillo combines history and snorkelling like no other. Beside it, the small, sheltered Amarilla owes its name to the golden colour of its rocks. Two Águilas classics that never disappoint.
🌊 Cuatro Calas: Calarreona, La Higuerica, Cala Cerrada & Los Cocedores
The most photogenic protected stretch in the south-east, on the boundary with San Juan de los Terreros. Fine sand, turquoise water, fossil dunes and seabeds perfect for snorkelling. In summer it pays to get up early; the rest of the year you will have them almost to yourself.
⛰️ Calabardina & the Cabo Cope coves
Ten minutes north, the small settlement of Calabardina rests at the foot of the imposing Cabo Cope: a quiet beach, hidden coves and postcard sunsets. The perfect plan for an unhurried day.
The Castle of San Juan de las Águilas: the balcony over the two bays
Castle of San Juan de las Águilas, an 18th-century fortress above Águilas bay
On the hill separating the Levante and Poniente bays stands the fortress that gave rise to the modern town. Built in the 18th century as part of the coastal defence plan, it is now restored, open to visitors and hosts an exhibition on the history of Águilas. The walk up from the port is short and richly rewarded: from its walls the whole town unfolds at your feet, with the fishing port on one side and the Calabardina and Cabo Cope coastline in the distance.
💡 Local tip: visit at the end of the afternoon and head down to the port for dinner afterwards. Check the opening times, which change with the seasons.
The Hornillo pier and the Isla del Fraile: the British legacy
Hornillo pier, the old ore-loading dock facing the Isla del Fraile in Águilas
At the start of the 20th century, iron from the inland sierras left for the world from here. The Hornillo pier, a colossal ore-loading dock built by the British railway company that ran the Águilas line, is one of the most impressive works of industrial engineering on the Spanish coast and the great symbol of the town's mining past.
Opposite it, a short swim or kayak away, the Isla del Fraile holds Roman-era archaeological remains and seabeds bursting with life: it is the snorkelling and diving spot most loved by the people of Águilas. The image of the pier with the island behind it, at sunset, is one that stays with you.
Aerial view of the Águilas coastline with the Isla del Fraile and the Hornillo pier
The Águilas Carnival: a Festival of International Tourist Interest
Águilas Carnival parade with feathered, colourful costumes through the town streets
If you visit the area in February, there is no excuse: the Águilas Carnival, declared a Festival of International Tourist Interest, is one of Spain's great celebrations. For several weeks the whole town throws itself into the parades, the peñas, the masks and its unique characters: the Mussona, half human half beast, who roams the streets; the eggshells filled with confetti that fly over the crowds; and the cuerva, the official drink of the fiesta, which flows generously between parades.
💡 Local tip: the big parades fill the town and parking becomes a real headache. If you are staying in San Juan de los Terreros or nearby, a pre-booked transfer drops you off and picks you up with zero parking drama.
The port and the promenade: the seafaring soul of Águilas
Fishing boats moored in the port of Águilas with the castle in the background
Águilas remains, above all, a fishing town. Its port keeps an active fleet whose catch is auctioned every afternoon at the fish market, and watching the boats return escorted by seagulls is an everyday show that never gets old. Next to the fishing port, the Juan Montiel marina adds moorings, a sailing school and boat trips, and the Delicias promenade, with its century-old palm trees, invites you to stroll unhurried from the centre to the beach.
In the centre, do not miss Plaza de España with its giant ficus trees, the buzz of the terraces and the 1928 covered market, where among fresh fish and garden fruit you will discover local delicacies such as dried octopus or sardine flatbreads.
Águilas cuisine: port cooking with character
Here you eat as in the best fishing towns: fresh produce, little fuss and plenty of flavour. The star is the fish from the bay — bream, red mullet, octopus, prawns — going from fish market to table in hours, accompanied by the rice dishes of Levante tradition: caldero, black rice and arroz a banda. Among the most local bites, look for dried octopus, sardine flatbreads and salted fish, the legacy of centuries of living from the sea.
The offering ranges from beach bars with your feet in the sand to white-tablecloth restaurants around the port and Plaza de España. In summer and during Carnival it is wise to book a table, especially at weekends.
Cabo Cope, Calnegre and Calabardina: nature in its purest form
North of the town, the Cabo Cope and Puntas de Calnegre Regional Park protects one of the last unspoilt stretches of the Murcian coast: mountains dropping into the sea, solitary coves and the limestone mass of Cabo Cope watching the horizon, with the 16th-century Torre de Cope at its feet as a witness to the age of pirates. This is territory for hikers, cyclists and lovers of parasol-free coves.
At the foot of the cape, Calabardina is that little coastal village we all dream of discovering: small, quiet, with a sheltered beach and a handful of seafront restaurants. The panoramic road linking Águilas and Calabardina along the coast is an excursion in itself.
Things to do in Águilas: diving, hiking and the sea
🤿 Diving & snorkelling
Águilas is one of the leading diving destinations in the south-east. The Isla del Fraile, the Cabo Cope seabeds and the Cuatro Calas strip offer dives for all levels, with posidonia meadows, grouper and wrecks. Several centres in town organise try-dives and outings all year round.
🥾 Hiking & cycling
The Cabo Cope and Calnegre trails, the walk up to the castle and the coastal paths towards the Cuatro Calas and San Juan de los Terreros offer routes for every level. In spring the regional park bursts into colour and is a paradise for cycle touring.
⛵ On the water
Boat trips from the marina, kayaking to the Isla del Fraile, paddle boarding at dawn in the Levante bay or dinghy sailing at the port school. And for anglers, casting a line from the western rocks is a local religion.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 With kids
Shallow town beaches, ice creams on the Delicias promenade, the castle (kids love the climb up to the fortress), snorkelling at Hornillo and, if you are here in February, the children's Carnival parade. Águilas is a well-rounded family destination.
Useful information for your visit
☀️ Climate
Over 3,000 hours of sunshine a year and a privileged microclimate sheltered by the sierras: very mild winters, summers with a sea breeze and a swimming season stretching from May to October. It is no coincidence that so many visitors from northern Europe spend the whole winter here.
🛍️ Street market & food hall
The big weekly street market is on Saturday mornings, at the market grounds on the edge of town: it is among the largest in the Region of Murcia. And in the centre, the 1928 covered market opens Monday to Saturday with fish, fruit and local products. Bring cash for the street market.
🎆 Fiestas
The Carnival(February) is the big date of the year. It is followed by the Night of San Juan(23 June) with bonfires on the beach and the Virgen del Carmen(16 July) with its seaborne procession around the bay.
Distances from Águilas (approx. by road)
San Juan de los Terreros 10 km
Calabardina 10 km
Pulpí 15 km
Lorca 35 km
Vera 35 km
Puerto de Mazarrón 40 km
Mojácar 45 km
Region of Murcia International Airport 75 km
Almería Airport 105 km
Alicante-Elche Airport 150 km
🚗 Driving tips for the area
Águilas is easily reached via the AP-7 motorway and the Lorca road (RM-11). The coastal road to Calabardina and the one down to the Cuatro Calas and San Juan de los Terreros are scenic and quiet. In summer and at Carnival, parking in the centre gets tricky: arrive early or leave the car in the large areas around the marina.
🧳 Tips for visitors
Sun protection all year round, water shoes for the rocky coves and cash for the Saturday market. Book restaurants in summer and, above all, arrange accommodation well in advance if you come for Carnival. Águilas has a health centre, pharmacies and every service; the district referral hospital is in Lorca.
Transfers and taxi to Águilas with Taxi Terreros
Taxi Terreros logo, transfer service to Águilas from San Juan de los Terreros
Taxi Terreros, based in San Juan de los Terreros — just 10 minutes from Águilas — provides pre-booked transfers to and from Águilas: we take you to dinner at the port, to the Carnival parades, to the Cuatro Calas or to the train station, and pick you up at the agreed time, with a fixed price and no surprises.
✈️ Airport transfers
Connections from the Águilas and Terreros area to Murcia Region Airport, Almería Airport and Alicante-Elche Airport, with flight tracking.
🚄 Águilas train station
Pick-ups and transfers to the station, with local rail links to Lorca and Murcia and connections to long-distance services.
🎭 Carnival and events
There and back to the parades and parties without hunting for parking: enjoy the cuerva in peace — we take care of the wheel.
🌊 Beaches and restaurants
Transfers to the Cuatro Calas, Calabardina, the port or your favourite restaurant, with pick-up at the time you choose.
🗺️ Long distance
Pre-booked journeys to anywhere in Spain: Murcia, Cartagena, Almería, Alicante or wherever you need.
🏥 Hospitals and medical appointments
Trips to the Lorca district hospital and the Huércal-Overa or Almería centres, with pick-up afterwards.
Taxi Águilas: your taxi based in Águilas
Taxi Águilas logo, taxi service based in Águilas
And if you are already in town, Taxi Águilas is your taxi service based in Águilas: pick-ups at your hotel or apartment, town rides, beaches and coves, the train station, airport transfers and long-distance journeys. The same team, the same punctuality and the same fixed price with no surprises, now also from the heart of Águilas.
🏙️ Service in Águilas
Rides around town, pick-ups at hotels and apartments, and transfers to the beaches, the Cuatro Calas and Calabardina.
✈️ Airports and station
Transfers to Murcia Region Airport, Almería and Alicante, and to the Águilas train station.
🌙 Dinners, Carnival and events
There and back to restaurants, parades and celebrations, with pick-up at the agreed time.
Car hire next to Águilas: Terreros Rent A Car
Terreros Rent A Car logo, car hire next to Águilas
To explore the Cuatro Calas, Cabo Cope, Calabardina and the whole coast between Murcia and Almería at your own pace, nothing beats your own car. Terreros Rent A Car, 10 minutes from Águilas, makes it easy: book online in a minute and we deliver the vehicle wherever you tell us, collecting it when you finish.
🚗 Economy cars ⚙️ Automatic 🔧 Manual 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family cars 🚙 SUV 🛵 Scooter 125cc 📅 Online booking 🔑 Delivery & collection
Frequently asked questions about Águilas
What are the best beaches in Águilas?
Águilas has more than 30 beaches and coves. The most popular town beaches are Levante, Poniente, Las Delicias and La Colonia; Hornillo beach stands out for the Isla del Fraile; and to the south, the Cuatro Calas (Calarreona, La Higuerica, Cala Cerrada and Los Cocedores) are among the most beautiful in the Mediterranean. To the north, Calabardina is perfect for escaping the crowds.
When is the Águilas Carnival held?
In February, with dates that vary according to the Lent calendar. It is a Festival of International Tourist Interest and fills the town for several weeks with parades, the Mussona, confetti-filled eggshells and the traditional cuerva punch.
Can you visit the Castle of San Juan de las Águilas?
Yes. The 18th-century fortress crowning the town has been restored and hosts an exhibition space. From its walls you enjoy the best panorama of the Levante and Poniente bays. Check opening times by season.
What day is the Águilas street market?
On Saturday mornings, at the market grounds on the edge of town. It is one of the largest street markets in the Region of Murcia. In addition, the 1928 covered market in the centre opens Monday to Saturday mornings.
How do I get to Águilas from the airport?
The nearest airport is the Region of Murcia International Airport (about 75 km); Almería is about 105 km away and Alicante about 150 km. The most convenient options are a pre-booked private transfer or a hire car. Águilas also has a train station with local services to Lorca and Murcia.
Is Águilas a good diving destination?
It is one of the best in south-east Spain. The seabeds of the Isla del Fraile, Cabo Cope and the protected Cuatro Calas strip offer dives for all levels, and the town has several dive centres organising try-dives and guided outings all year round.
Are there transfers between San Juan de los Terreros and Águilas?
Yes. Taxi Terreros, based in San Juan de los Terreros just 10 minutes away, provides pre-booked transfers to Águilas: dinners, beaches, the train station, hotels or the Carnival, with pick-up at the agreed time.
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Guide written and kept up to date by the Taxi Terreros team, your local transport on the Costa de Terreros, 10 minutes from Águilas.