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January 18 and 19 Annual fiestas in the Aguilas village of Tébar
Tébar celebrates the feast day of San Antonio Abad
San Antonio Abad, also known as San Antón, is the patron saint of a startling variety of aspects of life including not only animals but also skin diseases, farmers, butchers, basket makers, brush-makers and gravediggers, and he also holds the distinction of being the honorary patron of the small village of Tébar a few kilometres north of Águilas.
Nestling beneath the hill on which the ruined castle of Tébar stands, the village is hosting a number of activities over the weekend of January 18 and 19, following the actual feast day of January 17:
Saturday January 18
9.00: Guided hike through the sites of archaeological interest in and around the village: registration 6 euros including a post-hike brunch of migas, fruit and a drink.
21.00: Entertainment from comedian Manolo El Catalino.
22.00: Live flamenco presented by Luis Terri, with El Niño de Peñaflor accopmanied by guitarist Antonio García.
Sunday January 19
13.00: Mass and the traditional blessing of animals.
13.30: An auction to decide who are the bearers of the figure of the saint in the procession which follows.
14.00: Rice and turkey for all (7.50 euros per person).
The procession is follwed b yan auction dance, raffles and traditional music and dancing by the Cuadrillas of Cuesta de Gos.
For more local events, news and visiting information go to the home page of Águilas Today.
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Tourist Information Office, Plaza de Antonio Cortijos, s/n. 30880-AguilasTel: 968 493 285
Oficina de Turismo de Águilas
Águilas boasts 28 kilometres of coastline, with many fine, sandy beaches, sheltered coves and unspoilt natural beaches. It is a great summer favourite with Spanish holidaymakers, so always has a superb programme of concerts and activities throughout the summer, as well as the biggest carnival in the Region of Murcia, 40 days before Semana Santa (Easter.)
Throughout the year it also has a number of museums and historical attractions, a castle with fabulous views overlooking the bay and several other points of interest, all of which make it an good place to visit for days out. Throughout the year the tourist office runs monthly guided tours and the route of the railways, which explores the railway history of the town.
The tourist information office is located in the Plaza de Antonio Cortijos, just a short walk from the sea front and Plaza de España, a cool, shaded space in which to enjoy a coffee.
More information about Águilas including beaches, what to see, what's on and tourist information can be found on ÁGUILAS TODAY
Opening Hours Tourism Office Águilas
16th September to 30th April 2019
Monday to Saturday: 10.00 to 14.00 and 17:00 to 19:00
Sundays and bank hollidays: 10.00 to 14.00 h.
CHRISTMAS
24th and December 31st: 10.00 to 14.00 h.
December 25th, 1st and 6th January: Closed
CARNIVAL
Carnival Saturday: 10.00 to 14.00 and from 17.00 to 20.00 h.
Carnival Sunday: 10.00 to 14.00 h.
Carnival Monday: 10.00 to 14.00 h.
Shrove Tuesday: 10.00 to 14.00 h.
Piñata Sunday: 10.00 to 14.00 h.
EASTER
Thursday and Friday: 10.00 to 14.00 h.
MAY, JUNE AND FIRST HALF OF SEPTEMBER
Monday to Friday: 09.00 to 14.00 and from 17.00 to 20.00 h.
Saturday: 10.00 to 14.00 and from 17.00 to 20.00 h.
Sundays: 10.00 to 14.00 h.
JULY AND AUGUST
Monday to Friday: 09.30 to 14.00 and from 17.00 to 21.00 h.
Saturday: 10.00 to 14.00 and from 17.00 to 21.00 h.
Sundays: 10.00 to 14.00 h.
