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Aguilas and Calabardina ( Murcia autonomous community)
Population circa 27,000
Market day - Saturday
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Aguilas has no air-polluting industry, so it is an excellent home for it's constant 27,000 inhabitants and the booming agricultural business, much of it consisting of tomatoes. In mid-summer, this number grows to 150,000, with many of the seasonal apartments being in the south of the city.
Aguilas was planned in the 18th Century by King Carlos III and his ministers as a port for the agricultural products of inland Lorca. The city arose in 1785 around a nucleus of the 16th century castillo (castle) which is currently under restoration. This castle was part of the fortifications from the Cabo de Cope down the coast to San Juan de los Terreros and beyond, designed to defend off attacks from north African pirates.
Murcia has further enhanced the area with the establishment of the Natural Park of Cabo Cope-Calnegre, which is a short distance to the north around Calabardina, a quiet and picturesque holiday town with lovely untouched beaches. It is separated from the next major town north, Mazarron and the city of Cartagena, by a wild and spectacular coast known as the Cabo de Cope, the whole linked to the San Javier airport by the newly AP-7 motorway.
It's a very pretty town, perfectly placed with its mountain backdrop and beautiful bays and coves along the coast. It has all the amenities and services of a great tourist resort yet manages to maintain its unique Spanish character.
There is much to see and do in and around Águilas. You can climb and hike in the mountains or swim and dive in the beautifully clear waters of the Med. You can travel to historic Lorca, to see the famous Porch of San Antonio or take a trip to Cartagena to see the remains of the Roman Amphitheatre, or pay a visit to Mar Menor, Europe's largest saltwater lagoon, where the water and mud of the lagoon are meant to have healing properties, especially beneficial for those suffering from arthritis and rheumatism and where you may catch sight of flocks of pink flamingos.
With all this history on Águilas and Calabardina's doorstep and over 30 km of coast, it's no wonder more and more people are choosing to stay here. Along the coast you'll also find over 30 secluded and lovely coves. Águilas has four beautiful Blue Flag beaches, Levante, Las Delicias, La Colonia and Calabardina. It also has a Blue Flag Marina, Club Náutico de Águilas, where you'll find schools for sailing and diving and access to a range of other water sports. All of these beaches have excellent facilities for people with disabilities so that no matter what your level of ability, you can still enjoy the beach and have a swim in the sea.
You can practice all kinds of water sports here including windsurfing and sailing but this coastline is especially great for diving. The city developed a new marina next to the Hotel Don Juan on the south area.
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