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Increased safety measures for the autumn at the beach of Matalentisco in Águilas
A safety channel has been created for swimmers caught out by undertow
As soon as children go back to school and their parents return to work in September the beaches of Spain become relatively empty after the crowds of the height of summer, and in Águilas the Town Hall is already looking ahead to the time when the lifeguards are off duty but the sea is still warm and attractive to bathers.
At the Blue Flag beach of Matalentisco, for example, two new lines of buoys have been installed to demarcate a “safety channel” in which bathers who find themselves in difficulty when returning to shore and encountering unexpected undertow can safely await help. One of the rows is 130 metres long and the other 80 metres, both perpendicular to the shoreline, so that swimmers can keep themselves afloat here while awaiting help.
The “COPLA” lifeguards go off duty at Matalentisco at the end of August, a week or so before primary school begins again for students, and at some beaches the prevailing conditions make the risk of accidents higher than at others.
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.
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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
Tourist Information Office opening times (as of 16th September 2025)
- Monday to Saturday: 10.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 19.00
- Sundays & bank holidays: 10.00 to 14.00
Águilas tourist information office contact details:
- Telephone: +34 968 493285 / +34 968 493173
- WhatsApp: +34 660 474477
- Email: turismo@aguilas.es
