Way up is only a few minutes, great view from the top. Museum is interesting, entry is €2 for adults, kids are free. Unfortunately, all signs are in Spanish only.

Great small fortress. It is not a proper castle, as it is quite small. It is a small fortress located in an amazing place with incredible views of the city of Aguilas. It is a bit demanding to walk up the hill to the entrance (lift is out of service since 07 August 2024), so avoid the midday hours as the combination of sun, heat and climbing up can get you very sweaty. Ot is worthy the walk though. There is a restaurant close to the entrance, also with great views of the city

Doesn't worth a detour. Strengthenous hike uphill. Nice view, free parking at the harbor

Interesting place with a stunning view. The signs with information are in Spanish, but there are translation apps you can use for that, where you just hold the mobile camera over the text and it automatically translates it to your language. Anyways, the accessibility is above expectation, considering the fact that it is indeed an old castle situated high above the city. There is a rather spacious elevator which takes you up to the castle, but some places can only be reached by using narrow stairs. The man that was in the ticket shop on the day of our visit was super friendly and very helpful. Ticket price is 2 euros/adult, and kids are free. You can only pay in cash.

Nice maritime fortification with small displays here and there throughout. Lovely views over the town.Interesting story boards telling the history of the Castle but unfortunately as a non Spanish speaker I couldn't interpret them. The Castle is well worth taking the time to visit. If you have very limited mobility you need to get someone to drop you off by car beside the lift which will take you up to the Castle itself. I'm not sure what people such as a previous reviewer expect of a defensive Castle perched on a hilltop or cliff. It goes without saying that accessing such a structure will require prior planning if you have limited mobility. Here they have even provided a lift which is unusual and also helpful. I guess there's no pleasing some people. Nice views, interesting historical displays and plenty of information/storyboards. Were I Spanish I'd probably still be there reading them. Very nice indeed.

It’s a lovely relaxing place to visit with plenty of information about the castle and the history of the area, and wonderful views. We arrived about 8pm after a bracing walk up from the town. The light was lovely at this time. The entrance was free which is a rare pleasure!

Took the time and effort on a hot day to walk up to the castle and it was worth it, because the views were fantastic.

(Translated by Google) Priceless sunrises! Peace and tranquility! Sounds of nature! (Original) Amaneceres que no tienen precio!! Paz tranquilidad!! Sonidos de la naturaleza

(Translated by Google) Fraile Island is an icon of Aguilas. A very beautiful rock to see, especially by sea. It is worth going around it by boat and enjoying the beautiful surroundings and stopping at the Yellow Beach and taking a dip. Although it is prohibited to enter the island, since they are discovering archaeological sites of ancient settlers. From the Roman period there have been amphorae, an Islamic necropolis and the remains of the house of a Scot who worked as a spy in the First World War and who lived at the end of the 19th century and beginning of the 20th century, controlling the mineral that was loaded into boats from the Hornillo iron pier, just opposite. Even so, it is easy to get to the shore of the island, swimming or almost walking from Yellow Beach, because it is nearby. Bathing in these views is priceless. (Original) La isla del Fraile es un icono de Aguilas. Un peñon bien guapo verlo sobretodo por mar. Vale la pena bordearlo en barco y disfrutar del entorno tan bonito que tiene y pararte en la Playa Amarilla y darte un Chapuzon. Aunque esta prohibido adentrarse en la isla, ya que estan descubriendo yacimientos arqueologicos de antiguos pobladores. De la epoca romana se han hayado anforas, una necropolis islamica y los restos de la casa de un escoces que trabajo de espia en la primera guerra mundial y que vivio a finales del siglo XIX y principios de XX, controlando el mineral que se cargaba en barcos desde el embarcadero de hierro del Hornillo, justo enfrente. Aun asi, es facil llegar hasta la orilla de la isla, nadando o casi andando desde la Playa Amarilla, por la cercania. Bañarte con estas vistas, no tiene precio.

(Translated by Google) Great for diving, right in front of the yellow beach, it's called that because of the sand, it looks like a wild beach, too many boats, but if you go early, the best swim of the summer, I love it. (Original) Estupenda para bucear, justo enfrente de la playa amarilla, se llama así por la arena parece una playa salvaje, demasiados barcos, pero si vas pronto, el mejor baño del verano, me encanta.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful location to relax. Was there in April 2023. It was still relatively empty. For holidaymakers, I always recommend visiting such locations during the week, as it is not so crowded there. There were enough parking spaces. Beach was relatively clean. You should take drinks or food with you as there is nothing to buy here. Very nice for photography and drones (IG noespera). Due to the clear water it is also suitable for snorkeling or SUP (Original) Wunderschöne Location zum Entspannen. War im April 2023 dort. War noch relativ leer. Für Urlauber empfehle ich immer solche Locations unterhalb der Woche zu besuchen, da es dort nicht so voll ist. Parkmöglichkeiten waren ausreichend vorhanden. Strand war relativ sauber. Getränke oder Essen sollte man sich mitnehmen, da es hier nichts zu kaufen gibt. Zum Fotografieren und Drohnen (IG noespera) sehr schön. Aufgrund des klaren Wassers auch gut geeignet zum Schnorcheln oder SUP

(Translated by Google) I liked it a lot, its water temperature, to get to this beach you enter through an urbanization, and you park next to a staircase that takes you down to the beach, it is not very big, but even so there are no crowds of people, and it is calm. (Original) Me a gustado mucho ,su temperatura de agua ,para llegar a esta playa se entra por una urbanización, y se aparca a lado de una escalera que te baja a la playa,no es muy grande ,pero aún así no hay aglomeración de gente, y se está tranquilo.

(Translated by Google) A place that will not leave you indifferent. It is a 6.2 hectare island located in front of the yellow beach of Águilas. A Roman enclave where many archaeological remains have been found, including vessels of the well-known "Garum", a fish sauce prepared with fermented fish viscera. I recommend it for snorkeling or coming from Hornillo beach by kayak. It is not known very well where it comes from; they say that there was a colony of monk seals there and perhaps it acquired that name because of that. Access is via a road that comes from the friar's residence. If you don't want to walk far to get to the yellow beach, you should get up early and look for parking nearby since it is a fairly busy beach. The place is crowded with boats and jet skis, perhaps that takes away a bit of its charm since they are quite annoying. The views from the access road itself are amazing, you have to be careful with it because there are many landslides due to its orography. (Original) Un sitio que no te dejará indiferente. Es una isla de 6,2 hectáreas situada frente a la playa amarilla de Águilas. Un enclave romano donde se han encontrado muchos restos arqueológicos, entre ellos vasijas del conocido "Garum", una salsa de pescado preparada con vísceras fermentadas de pescado. Lo recomiendo para hacer snorkel o venir desde la playa del hornillo en kayak. Su nombre no se sabe muy bien de donde viene, dicen que allí había una colonia de focas fraile y quizás adquirió ese nombre por eso. El acceso es por una carretera que viene desde el residencial del fraile, si no quieres andar mucho para llegar a la playa amarilla debes madrugar y buscar aparcamiento cerca ya que es una playa bastante concurrida. El sitio está atestado por barcos y por motos acuáticas, quizás eso le quita un poco de encanto ya que son bastante molestas. Las vistas desde la misma carretera de acceso son una pasada, hay que tener cuidado con la misma porque hay muchos desprendimientos por su orografía.

(Translated by Google) The yellow beach is very beautiful, it has easy access. (Original) Muy bonita la playa amarilla , tiene fácil acceso.

A beautiful setting, nice clean bay. Great fossilised sand dune and caves.

Very beautiful spot, so calm and peaceful. We'll worth a visit.

Wonderful beach for those looking for calm waves, peaceful water and relaxing moments. There you can observe fishes through the water and relax a lot on warm waters. Toilets are not close and they are offered as chemical toilets next to the parking lot. It is mostly dirt and it smells a lot. An alternative is to stop by for lunch/snacking in one of the restaurants near by and use their toilet

Beautiful beaches and gentle sloping shallow sea spoilt by "freeloaders" - camper van tourists who park there illegally for weeks on end. There is an official van site nearby but they take advantage of the lack of policing, especially the private grounds and areas. A nature reserve it may be but freeloader human waste is not.

We found this by accident, It was intresting seeing the river meet the sea and was full of birds. Wouldn't make a special journey, unless you are looking for somewhere to take wildlife photos

Beautifull idilic place with some nice beach bars. It has some small cave houses which you can view right at the beach.

Even though it is full of caravans and mobile homes, It's still extremely beautiful and quiet in winter. The 4km walk is really special. Almería is really tolerant for wild camping. I understand that it brings in money to the region but perhaps the people could leave a tip or contribute somehow.

(Translated by Google) It is a very pleasant and quiet walk, there are hardly any people, the landscape is beautiful. You can't ask for more... (Original) Es un paseo muy agradable y tranquilo, apenas hay gente, el paisaje es precioso. No se puede pedir mas...

(Translated by Google) Beautiful opportunity rock formation, black sand beach and lots of washed up things. (Original) Mooie gelegenheid rotspartij, strand zwart zand en veel aangespoelde zaken.

(Translated by Google) Very interesting, worth a visit (Original) Molt interessant, val la pena de visitar

(Translated by Google) Excellent views and place to enjoy its coves. But it must be noted that the hiking routes in Cape Cope are very dangerous, we went from the promenade to do the circular route, there were closed paths and very dangerous areas that can cause serious accidents. Great neglect of this place for both the hiker and the bird watcher. The part that goes from Calabardina to the Cope tower is the only one that is accessible and safe. Be careful if you go hiking in this place!!! (Original) Excelentes vistas y lugar para disfrutar de sus calas. Pero hay que reseñar que las rutas senderistas en cabo Cope son muy peligrosas, fuimos desde el paseo marítimo para hacer la ruta circular, había caminos cortados y zonas muy peligrosas que pueden provocar graves accidentes. Gran dejadez de este lugar tanto para el senderista como para el observador de aves. La parte que va de Calabardina a la torre de Cope es la única que es accesible y sin peligro. Cuidado al que vaya a hacer senderismo a este lugar!!!

(Translated by Google) Beautiful, but very heavy, good shoes are necessary here. (Original) Mooi, maar wel erg zwaar, goede schoenen zijn hier noodzakelijk.

(Translated by Google) Spectacular, peaceful, and relaxing. An ideal place to recharge your batteries. (Original) Espectacular, tranquilo y relajante. Un lugar ideal para para cargar pilas.

(Translated by Google) Excellent beach, and especially an excellent fishing spot. (Original) Excellent plage, et surtout un excellent spot de pêche.

The shell display and fishing information were okay. However, I was extremely disappointed in the aquarium. The tanks were filthy and pretty empty, as well as half of the tanks not even having any water in them! there was algae so thick on the bottom of the tanks that it was peeling off in chunks. It would take around 5 minutes to walk around the aquarium and maybe another 10 around the fishing and shell room. I don't recommend it unless you are very interested in sea shells or fishing nets.

Nice free museum. All descriptions were Spanish, had to use translate. Would be nice if they added English descriptions.

Recommended! A small, well kept place that's free of charge

Brilliant free Fishing and Seashell museum. Very interesting would highly recommend

Small aquarium along side a fishing boat and mock up of an old fisherman's house. Well presented and informative. And best of all - free.

Absolutely lovely there really should charge people to go in there or even a donation box it's a small place but learn a lot and love the scenery on the boat :)

Really nice..for a freebie..

Beautiful sandy beach and cristal clear water. Perfect for Kids

All we saw was a hut on a beach very limited area to park, not much to do hence low star rating

Nice backdrop for an evening swim....

(Translated by Google) To have a good time, it also has a beach bar where you can drink and eat something while enjoying the sea view. (Original) Para pasar un buen rato, además tiene un chiringuito donde puedes beber y comer algo mientras disfrutas la vista al mar.

(Translated by Google) The best beach in Aguilas, for a delicious swim ⛱️🏝️, with all the services, I feel proud that it is so close to me, a highly recommended place, the only thing missing is that it is a smoke-free beach. (Original) La mejor playa de Aguilas, para darse un delicioso baño ⛱️🏝️,con todos los servicios,me siento orgulloso que este tan cerquita de mi i,un lugar muy recomendable,solo le falta que sea una playa libre de humos.

(Translated by Google) Hornillo Beach is an excellent choice for those seeking tranquility and natural beauty. It has a very picturesque setting, with views of the Fraile Islet, and a relaxed atmosphere. The sand is dark and medium-grained, and access to the water is easy. The sea is usually calm, ideal for a relaxing swim or for visiting with children. It has basic amenities such as showers and trash cans, and the walk there is very pleasant. Parking is reasonably accessible. During peak season, it can get crowded, but it remains a gem of a beach that's not overcrowded. Highly recommended for unwinding. (Original) La Playa del Hornillo es una opción excelente para quienes buscan tranquilidad y belleza natural. Tiene un entorno muy pintoresco, con vistas al islote del Fraile y un ambiente relajado. La arena es oscura y de grano medio, y el acceso al agua es cómodo. El mar suele estar en calma, ideal para un baño relajante o para ir con niños. Cuenta con servicios básicos como duchas y papeleras, y el paseo hasta allí es muy agradable. El aparcamiento es razonablemente accesible. En temporada alta puede llenarse, pero sigue siendo una joya poco masificada. Muy recomendable para desconectar.

(Translated by Google) Another of the town's beaches, which we visited a few years ago. This beach has something special: from it, we can see Isla del Fraile and Embarcadero del Hornillo. In addition to being considered a family beach with a variety of services, it also has a beach bar in the summer. (Original) Otra de las playas de la localidad que hace unos años visitamos. Esta playa tiene algo especial, es decir desde la misma podemos ver la Isla del Fraile y el Embarcadero del Hornillo. Además de considerarla de playa familiar que cuenta con diversidad de servicios, además en verano cuente con chiringuito.

Beautiful beach, but those are around also deserve to be visited!

Fabulous little beach. Get there before 10am to get a spot, it gets busy after that! Water is clear, and fish swim around you, waiting to be fed! 2 chiringuitos, kitchen open at 1:30. Thoroughly enjoyable day ❤️

Beautiful clear water and very calm swimming conditions. With the rock formations around. Unique experience

Best beach in the area! Lots of camper vans on the parking lot, at this time of the year at least.

It's a beautiful beach, good for snorkeling and walking around. However it can get really crowded

Great camping area. There are two eateries in season, and is very popular with the locals. If the sun is shining you can’t beat it. A nearby garage has all the facilities if you need them.

Been coming to this lovely beach cove for years, at first a snack bar but now there's a restaurant and a snack bar on the beach.

Right in the middle of Plaza de España. Old, elegant, and super peaceful. Built back in the 1800s—twin bell towers, clean neoclassical lines, and inside? Calm grey-and-white tones, big dome, lovely stained glass. Some really moving statues too. The Virgin of Sorrows—beautiful and survived the Civil War. A couple of others like Cristo de la Agonía and Jesús Nazareno that really stand out. And there's a small side chapel for the Sacred Heart—quiet, intimate. Good place to sit, breathe, and take it all in. Worth a stop if you're nearby.

Never been inside what with being agnostic. But it's truly a beautiful building in a gorgeous square full of good quality cafes and bars. Many a morning has been spent watching busy people rush by

Beatiful church

A little oasis park ,full of white pigeons,wonderful fountain,lots of bars and cafes. Love spending time there.

Beautiful church indeed

(Translated by Google) A wonderful church in the city's central location. I'm a Lutheran, and I don't know anything about saints. Look at the church doors, what kind of traces of life are there. Look at the hallways, which give the impression that you are welcome. The front door has a humane, everyday-beautiful glass mosaic door that welcomes you - a person who needs rest and relaxation - to the church. Inside the church, it is shown how Jesus suffers and dies for you. Look when it, while dragging the cross, thinks about its own part and the evil of man. The texts in the side chapel seem to state - if I understood correctly - that the church is for you. Is it possible to welcome a parishioner in a nicer way? (Original) Ihana kirkko kaupungin keskeisellä paikalla. Mä oon luterilainen, enkä tiedä pyhimyksistä mitään. Katsokaa kirkon ovia, millaista elämisenjälkeä niissä on. Katsokaa eteistä, josta tulee vaikutelma, että olet tervetullut. Sisäovessa on inhimillisen oloinen arkisenkaunis lasimosaiikkiovi, joka toivottaa juuri sinut - lepoa ja rauhoittumista kaipaavan ihmisen - tervetulleeksi kirkkoon. Sisällä kirkossa näytetään kuinka Jeesus kärsii ja kuolee puolestasi. Katsokaa kun se ristiä raahatessaan pohtii omaa osaansa ja ihmisen pahuutta. Sivukappelin tekstit taisivat todeta - mikäli oikein ymmärsin - että kirkko on sinua varten. Voiko sen hienommin seurakuntalaisen toivottaa tervetulleeksi?

(Translated by Google) This church, built in the 19th century, is very beautiful, especially the interior, with its sacred images, which are true works of art. I was delighted to visit it because I saw how wonderfully well-maintained it is. (Original) Esta Iglesia, construida en el siglo XIX es muy bonita y especialmente el interior, con sus imágenes Sagradas que son auténticas obras de arte. Me ha hecho ilusión poder visitarla, porque he podido comprobar lo maravillosamente bien cuidada que la mantienen.

Very helpful and knowledgeable staff

The staff were extremely helpful with great english

very friendly and helpful staff

Very helpful staff

Very friendly and helpful!

Staff excellent

Very helpful

Very pretty beach

Real nice, clean beach and clean water. Only downside is a lack of showers.

Great beach. Never crowded. Plenty of facilities for families.

(Translated by Google) A beautiful beach. We come here every year and feel comfortable (Original) Ein wunderschöner Strand. Wir kommen jedes Jahr hier hin und fühlen uns wohl

(Translated by Google) Long, wide beach that has several breakwaters. It has a promenade and views of the castle. There was parking nearby in mid-September (Original) Playa extensa y ancha que cuenta con varios espigones. Tiene un paseo marítimo y vistas al castillo. Había aparcamiento cerca a mediados de septiembre

(Translated by Google) Very quiet beach because it is not too close to the town. (Original) Playa muy tranquila por no estar excesivamente cerca del pueblo.

(Translated by Google) A beach in the urban center of Águilas where you can enjoy magnificent views of the castle, the sea and the surrounding mountains. Next to the pedestrian promenade where you can also enjoy countless bars and restaurants where you can relax while contemplating the sea. (Original) Una playa en pleno centro urbano de Águilas donde disfrutar de unas vistas magníficas del castillo, del mar y las montañas circundantes. Junto al paseo peatonal donde poder disfrutar además de innumerables bares y restaurantes donde poder relajarse contemplando el mar.

What can we say! We checked the opening times and it clearly stated it would be open on Friday to Sunday and shut on a Monday. During our weekend stay in Aguilas this museum was NOT on open the Friday to Monday and we were most disappointed, hence the 1 star. a lot of places to visit did not seem to be open at the weekend either. There was no waiting time because we couldnt get in as it was clearly bolted shut and closed all weekend!

It is small but well laid out has some interesting pieces and it is free..

Green and brilliant displays.

(Translated by Google) This Museum is located in a 19th century town hall. It was created in 2000 and houses exhibited materials from different historical periods to contemporary times. The exhibition is divided into several monographic sections such as: The funeral rite, the salting industry, the culture of hot springs, numismatics and sexuality. The collections from the Roman era and fossils stand out. (Original) Este Museo está ubicado en una casa consistorial del siglo XIX. Se creó en el año 2000 y alberga materiales expuestos de distintos periodos históricos hasta la época contemporánea. La exposición está dividida en varias secciones monográficas como: El rito funerario, la industria del salazón, la cultura de las termas, la numismatica y la sexualidad. Destacan las colecciones de la época romana y la de fósiles.

(Translated by Google) Small museum in the city center, free open to all young and old and of high quality, beautiful showcases explained with Roman antiquities some found on site. Possibility of free parking at the port for motorhomes and cars, a 5-minute walk to the very lively Piazza di Spagna. (Original) Petit musée en plein centre ville, gratuit ouverts à tous petits et grands et de hautes qualités, belles vitrines biens expliquées avec des antiquités Romaines trouvées certaines sur places. Possibilité de parking gratuit au port pour camping car et voiture marche 5mn à pieds vers la place d'Espagne très animée.

(Translated by Google) Despite being free, it has become very outdated. The pieces are well preserved but it needs to be more interactive. The collection of coins and banknotes makes it more interesting. However, you can't ask for more because the entrance is free. (Original) Tot i ser gratuït, s'ha quedat molt anticuat. Les peces estan ben conservades però falta que sigui més interactiu. La col•lecció de monedes i bitllets el fa més interessant. Tot i això, no es pot demanar més perquè l'entrada és gratuïta.

(Translated by Google) Free admission to the museum. You can see various archaeological artifacts, as well as old coins and banknotes, both Spanish and from other countries. The visit takes 30 minutes at most. (Original) Museo de entrada gratuita. Puedes ver diferentes cosas del mundo arqueológico, así como también monedas y billetes antiguos, tanto españoles como de otros países. La visita como mucho la haces en 30 minutos.