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January 31 Opening gala of the Águilas Carnival celebrations 2026

The 2025 Carnival dignitaries hand over to their successors in at a colourful gala in the Pabellón Diego Calvo Valera

January 31 Opening gala of the Águilas Carnival celebrations 2026 The largest Carnival celebrations in the Region of Murcia, and indeed one of the largest in Spain, gets under way on Saturday 31^st January at the Pabellón Diego Calvo Valera (click for map) with the Grand Gala at which the dignitaries of the 2025 fiestas hand over their “powers” to those who have been elected to succeed them this year.

Far more than just a ceremonial handing over of office, though, this is a full-blown spectacle in the best Águilas tradition!

The show begins at 21.00 with tickets priced at 10, 15 and 20 euros, and available only in person at the premises in Calle Floridablanca nº 3C on 12^th, 13^th, 21^st, 22^nd, 28^th and 29^th January from 18.00 to 21.00. Further information is available by telephone on 722 244721 or via email at info@carnavaldeaguilas.org.

Alternatively, consult the full 2026 Carnival schedule here or for more local events, news and visiting information, contact the tourist office of Águilas (telephone 968 493285) or go to the home page of Águilas Today.

Image: carnavaldeaguilas.org

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Aguilas Tourist Office 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

Tourist Information Office opening times (as of 16th September 2025)