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Águilas
Murcia's southernmost coastal town — a working Spanish resort with two sheltered bays, a fishing harbour and a well-known Carnival.
Suited to: Families · Retirees · Second-home owners · Value seekers · Integration-seekers
- Costa
- Costa Cálida
- Province
- Murcia
- Population
- 37,800
- British Community
- Small
- Airport
- Murcia–Corvera
- ~80 km
- Train
- Águilas station
- Renfe Cercanías C-2, Murcia–Lorca–Águilas — no trains since October 2021
Updated 4 Oct 2026 · Facts checked against INE and the padrón · How we check
Decide
Is Águilas right for you?
Who it suits
- FamiliesGood
Two sheltered beaches, Spanish schools, health centre and full town services in a calm, year-round town.
- RetireesGood
Warm, dry climate, affordable property and a walkable seafront; hospital care a drive away in Lorca.
- Second-home ownersGood
Affordable entry prices and a strong Spanish summer-holiday market; less international than the Mar Menor.
- Value seekersExcellent
Among the lowest average prices on the Murcia coast, with a real town rather than a seasonal strip.
- Integration-seekersExcellent
Predominantly Spanish town with a smaller British presence; daily life is in Spanish.
Costs
What it costs in Águilas
Typical figures, each with its source and date. Prices move, so check before you commit.
- Typical rent
- ~€660 a month
- 70 m² flat, Región de Murcia average (€9.5/m²)
- Source: idealista, September 2026
Guides
The Águilas guides
The place
About Águilas
Águilas is the southernmost town in the Region of Murcia, sitting close to the boundary with Almería province. It is a working Spanish town with a fishing harbour, a sizeable resident population and a long seafront, rather than a purpose-built resort.
The town wraps around two sheltered bays — the Levante and Poniente beaches — which give it a genuinely usable coastline in most weather. Its Carnival is one of the best known in the region, and the town has a distinctive local character shaped by fishing and, historically, mineral exports.
For British relocation planners, Águilas is one of the more affordable and more Spanish options on the Costa Cálida. It has a Renfe station on the Murcia–Lorca–Águilas line (trains suspended since 2021, replacement buses run), a health centre and full town services, but it is a longer drive from Murcia–Corvera airport than the Mar Menor towns.
Practicalities
Practicalities
Getting there
- Southernmost municipality in the Region of Murcia, on the Mediterranean close to the Almería provincial boundary.
- Built around two bays — Playa de Levante and Playa de Poniente — with a working fishing harbour.
- Road: the RM-11 runs north to Lorca and the A-7 for Murcia; the AP-7 toll motorway (Cartagena–Vera) passes the town, linking east to Mazarrón and Cartagena and south-west to Vera.
- Rail: Águilas station is the terminus of Renfe Cercanías line C-2 (Murcia–Lorca–Águilas), but no trains have run since October 2021 because of high-speed works; Renfe runs replacement buses. Check Renfe before relying on rail.
- Airport: Murcia–Corvera (~80 km) is the nearest; Almería (~120 km) is the alternative.
Renting and buying
~€1,640/m² average asking price (Idealista, September 2026) — among the most affordable on the Costa Cálida. Apartments and townhouses dominate; seafront properties command a premium. Prices have risen modestly on the year. Tourist-rental registration required before letting.
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First admin steps
- Padrón: Register at Ayuntamiento de Águilas.
- NIE/TIE: National Police extranjería services in Lorca, Cartagena or Murcia city.
- Healthcare: Register at the local health centre after padrón. Referrals to Hospital Rafael Méndez in Lorca.
- Tourist rental: Registration with the Region of Murcia tourism registry required. Verify current rules before any rental decision.
- Language: Spanish in all administration; English is limited outside tourist settings.
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Map
Águilas on the map
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Stay
Where to stay in Águilas
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Questions
Águilas: common questions
Is Águilas a good place to retire from the UK?
Good. Warm, dry climate, affordable property and a walkable seafront; hospital care a drive away in Lorca.
Is Águilas good for families?
Good. Two sheltered beaches, Spanish schools, health centre and full town services in a calm, year-round town.
How much does property cost in Águilas?
~€1,640/m² average asking price (Idealista, September 2026) — among the most affordable on the Costa Cálida. Apartments and townhouses dominate; seafront properties command a premium. Prices have risen modestly on the year. Tourist-rental registration required before letting.
Which airport is closest to Águilas?
Murcia–Corvera (~80 km); Almería (~120 km)
Can you get to Águilas by train?
Águilas station (Renfe Cercanías C-2, Murcia–Lorca–Águilas) — no trains since October 2021; Renfe replacement buses run during Murcia–Almería high-speed works. No confirmed reopening date.
How big is the British community in Águilas?
Small. Águilas is predominantly Spanish and has a much smaller British presence than the Mar Menor towns or the Costa Blanca. British residents are typically those who chose a Spanish working town and are comfortable integrating. English-speaking services are limited. No confirmed municipal-level UK-national count is available.
How do I register on the padrón in Águilas?
Register at Ayuntamiento de Águilas.
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Nearby towns
Mazarrón
~55 km north-east · Coastal municipality with Puerto de Mazarrón and the Bolnuevo rock formations.
Lorca
~35 km north · Historic inland city and the referral hospital town for Águilas.
Cartagena
~75 km north-east · Nearest city with mainline rail, port and full services.
Last updated: 4 Oct 2026