We've been to the port town of Águilas (you pronounce it with the stress on the very first A) a couple of times over the last few years and we’ve always had a wonderful time. Our most recent visits included a spot of diving, some really great food and seeing a dolphin. I’ll tell you more.

We had a week off work and thought a couple of days diving would be fun. We chose http://www.buceoaguilas.com/ right on the harbour, next to the train monument.

“This is IT!

At last my newest book is out. Take a look here:

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Although parades continues until Shrove Tuesday, the big day is Sunday,
when the carnival groups (comparsas) present to their new costumes.
That same night is when the rocks open, for carnival associations where
three days food, drink and good humour will be to order of the day. The
Saturday before Quinquagesima Sunday is the pregón, or proclamation, to
together with to paper costume competition. Also on the Saturday is the
speech that takes pleases between Don Carnal (Mr Carnal) and Doña
Cuaresma (Ms Lent), which ends, inevitably, in a battle of
confetti-filled eggs.

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Although parades continues until Shrove Tuesday, the big day is Sunday,
when the carnival groups (comparsas) present to their new costumes.
That same night is when the rocks open, for carnival associations where
three days food, drink and good humour will be to order of the day. The
Saturday before Quinquagesima Sunday is the pregón, or proclamation, to
together with to paper costume competition. Also on the Saturday is the
speech that takes pleases between Don Carnal (Mr Carnal) and Doña
Cuaresma (Ms Lent), which ends, inevitably, in a battle of
confetti-filled eggs.

Photo:

Although parades continues until Shrove Tuesday, the big day is Sunday,
when the carnival groups (comparsas) present to their new costumes.
That same night is when the rocks open, for carnival associations where
three days food, drink and good humour will be to order of the day. The
Saturday before Quinquagesima Sunday is the pregón, or proclamation, to
together with to paper costume competition. Also on the Saturday is the
speech that takes pleases between Don Carnal (Mr Carnal) and Doña
Cuaresma (Ms Lent), which ends, inevitably, in a battle of
confetti-filled eggs.

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Popular blue flag beach,sandy, with calm waters ideal for children. It has a Sea Interpretation centre

Popular blue flag beach,sandy, with calm waters ideal for children. It can get crowded.

Can get very crowded in high season as it is a in a populated area. This blue flag beach is sand and pebbles with calm water, which is good for water sports.

only accessible by foot, with good clear water for snorkelling.