With
a rich, clean natural environment, Aguilas has an exceptional
climate of its own, with an average annual temperature of 25
centigrade., making it a wonderful place for winter tourism.
The visitors will be captivated by its clear blue skies, incomparable
climate and natural beauty, as well as the hospitality of its
inhabitants and its unspoilt secluded beaches. The people themselves
are as warm and friendly as their climate; hospitable and affectionate
Aguilas offers a good variety of outdoor activities, from climbing
or hiking through areas of splendid beauty, to diving in warm
waters replete with magnificent fish and vegetation. On the
cultural scene, Aguilas offers art exhibits, conferences, concerts,
artisan demonstrations, theatre, and much more. Aguilas is also
home to the Universidad del Mar (University of the Sea). The
Carnival de Aguilas (Carnival of Aguilas), which has been celebrated
for the past 200 years, offers ingenious costumes of all shapes
and colours. The entire town is out on the streets and offers
one of the largest shows in the country.
Aguilas is a land full of contrasts. Along its 28 kilometres
of coast we witness the rising of the intensely blue sea, rocky
mountains with steep valleys, dotted with the serenity of white
sand beaches and transparent waters. Moving inland we find a
semi-arid landscape of ochre-coloured soil with little vegetation,
but numerous marine fossils and volcanic minerals. Not far to
the north the scenery changes to the impressive dark green of
an aromatic pine forest. It must be noted that Aguilas has two
protected natural areas: the Parque Regional Costero-Litoral
de Cabo Cope-Calnegre, and the Paisaje Natural de Cuatro Calas.
These characteristics offer a great range of possibilities for
nature lovers, avid sports enthusiasts, or visitors who simply
want to leave their hectic schedules and responsibilities behind
to lose themselves on an isolated beach, accompanied only by
the seagulls.
