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The town’s history is very much linked to the castle, so much so that when the fortification was authorised in the middle of the 18th century it was only then when the population started to grow. The monument’s restoration was regarded by many as a definitive recreation, and given its value it now symbolises the town’s finest example to culture. The mountain’s peak where the current castle’s location can be found, under which the Islamic remains of Hisn are buried, a hexagonal tower was constructed in the 16th century. Given its close proximity to the border of Granada alter its conquering and corsair threat following the occupying of Granada in 1492, this terrain now became abandoned during long periods of time. The many attempts to repopulate the area that took effect after the construction of la Torre de San Juan were unsuccessful due to the intense attacks carried out by pirates. The current castle was actually finished off in 1756, during the reign of Fernando the 6th, continuing the project undertaken by the engineer Ferigán, with the aim of avoiding attacks from Turkish pirates and Barbary pirates whom at this moment in time went about destroying the coast. The fortification consisted in three blocks all very different from each other: The fort of San Juan situated to the west, with an interior central patio, and an area designed to store cannons. The first floor disposes of a row of bedrooms a kitchen and a basement used as a warehouse, bunkers and a prison cell. A spiral staircase was built leading to the three floors. The rows of cannons of San Pedro can be found situated towards the east. A semicircular floor with a straight north front to which are attached a series of constructions. Throughout the rest of the esplanade stands the array of artillery that once was used to defend the port. Between the two small forts (San José y San Felipe) a connecting link was constructed, and used for defending the castle’s access and as a sidewalk housing the artillery. Around 1757 the population’s first project appeared; a military agreement that never actually got off the ground. The second and final one; carried out by Vodopich in 1765, (after the visit of the Earl of Aranda to Águilas that year) and comprised of straight streets presided over by a central square, which by the way illustrated the popular theories from that period of time. Easily accessed, from the top a marvellous panoramic view of the town and its surroundings can be enjoyed.  Español
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Restored over 16th century remains. The defence and look-out tower was first destroyed and later rebuilt a number of times throughout its history. A silent witness to a number of sea battles; a relentless hounding due to north African pirates. Located in the bay de Cope, about 9 kms from the centre of the town, and can be reached by the local road sharing the same name. 
An old mineral loading bay, constructed by a southeast British railway firm towards the end of the 19th century, and opened in 1903. Equipped with a system of loading and unloading minerals, revolutionary for that period of time (mainly a three steel combination) similar to those already in place in Huelva and in Bilbao. Although currently it’s out of service. Easily accessed, located in bay de Hornillo, about 2 kms from the town’s centre. Recently declared as an historic monument. 
Palomar de la Casa Grande was constructed in the 18th century. Its interior can now be found destroyed, however the outside façade appears to be quite well maintained. Not easily accessed, given that it is located within private property and surrounded by crops. Situated about 2 kms from the town’s centre along the road from Águilas that goes towards Lorca. 
Situated in Plaza de Isaac Peral. This monument consists of an old locomotive machine; one of the first used in Águilas, and was built in 1889 in Glasgow (Scotland). Transported to Águilas by boat, and dismantled in the port of Águilas. And was first used from the 1st of April 1890 until the 15th of November in 1967.It is today considered a tribute to the railway industry and all that this industry has provided to the population’s economic growth. 
A small interesting island with a rich history. Occupied since the Roman era, and indeed one can still observe today remains dating back from this period of time and even from the beginning of the 20th century. Plates and amphoras from the 4th century can be found, along with ceramic of the Sigillata Gris variety. This island used to produce a spirit called Garum, which long ago used to be very popular. Located 2 miles from the town in the bay de Hornillo. 
A beautiful garden constructed in 1874, with a variety of trees and plants of many different species. Amongst them, one that stands out most is the Ficus plant from Brazil. A fountain can be found in the centre with a popularly known sculpture La Pava de la Balsa (The female turkey’s raft) Eight of the town’s main streets join together at this square. In and around the square a number of beautiful façades dating back from the 19th century can be seen. On the west side of the square stands out the town hall’s Neo-Mudejar façade. 
Scarcely decorated in a neoclassicism subdued style, in its interior the combinations of grey and white tones become apparent. The basilica is situated on a separate level, combining three naves displaying an apse. Furthermore it is in this parish that our lady of sorrows is conserved, patron of the town and is the work of Roque López a pupil of Francisco Salzillo (a sculpturer from Murcia). 
The region’s defence towers can today be found completely destroyed, situated in a mountainless area on top of a mound. 
An impressive stone mass, placed above a solid basement, and half sunken into the sea. Located at the extreme end of the bay Poniente and at the bottom of the castle of San Juan, now detached from the castle’s mountain due to an explosion aimed at extracting stone in order to build the port of Águilas.
Situated in the castle’s foothill, next to the commercial port. Measuring 30,9 metres high above sea level, it can reach up to a radius of 15 miles and lit using an electric system. This light house was a substitute for the old one, known as Faro Blanco (The white Light house) erected in 1859 and lit for the first time on the 30th of August 1860.
Situated above two mountains right in the middle of the town. Nowadays both of the two grain mills are out of use. Both mills appear very picturesque, set in the hill side from where the town comes away. They can be accessed through the town’s narrow and winding streets. Their large canvass wings form part of the aguileño landscape. 
This building was erected between 1894 and 1895. It has three floors, a distinguished looking façade, a large hallway around which several rooms are situated, and built fairly close to the sea. Within the casino ten allegory paintings stand out dating back from 1905, by José Sánchez from Murcia a pupil of Wssel de Guimbarda a painter from Cartagena. The paintings can be observed in the hallway’s ceiling and walls. 
Situated in la Plaza de Asunción Balaguer. Home to the exposition hall of Manuel Coronado, the permanent exposition of José Matrán, a spacious ceremonial hall, the town’s library, and several rooms used for various other acts. This building houses many awards and trophies amongst other recognitions given to the actor aguileño Francisco Rabal, from who this building is named after, as well as his daughter and the actress Teresa Rabal. Besides this, other expositions are put on during the whole year, such as; paintings, photographs, and handicrafts etc.
The port was completed in 1884 and it was from this time that the commercialism reappeared in Águilas. Minerals from the mountains of Almagrera were shipped, lead and minerals from the mountains of Almenara, along with plants from Granada, Murcia, Albacete, Almería and Jaén. Amongst these commodities shipped in, were also English coal, cement from Catalonia, Scotland, and from the north of Africa. From 1912 to 1925 a great deal of boats arrived, anchoring as much as seven or eight at a time. However in 2001 this port went into disuse. Situated 37º 27´ 7´´ west from the Greenwich meridian. This fishery port boasts the most important fleet within the region of Murcia. It is rather interesting to observe the auction and sale of fish, carried out in the fish market next to the port during week days. The fish market’s opening hours are: From Monday to Friday at 17:30 (except public holidays) 
Situated in the southern part of the town of Águilas, two kilometres from the centre, built on a hillock, seventy metres high, its slim design projecting out in the aguileño landscape. A loyal witness to the once mining industry in Águilas, and is the last remaining lead foundries that exist in the area, dating back to 1843 and regarded by the people of Águilas as one of the region’s most emblematic constructions.
A beautiful spot formed by a large mosaic staircase located in front of the beach of Hornillo. A pure craftsman piece of work built from its own creator’s incentive Juan Martínez Casuco, who started off in 1985, its design is based on the mosaic form. Amongst other things that stand out are; the Sheila of Águilas and Lorca, silhouettes of the castle, the mill, and la Pava de la Balsa, etc.
Nature gave Águilas this wonderful stone sculpture. Arrogantly dominating the bay de Levante, this sculpture was the result of sea erosion and wind, its peak is similar to that of an eagles appearing out of the sea. From its viewpoint, one can appreciate the town’s panoramic beauty. 
Near to Águilas (About 7 kilometres) we find this spot kwon as el Saltaor (The jumper). The old mill was used as a driving force behind the grinding machines, which passed on the continuing flow of water provided by rambla del Charcón. Located in front of la Pila del Portajo, opposite the aqueduct, which Carlos the third instructed to build. Written in the inscription plate from when it was opened is: “Saint Andrew’s mill, 16 metres 40 centimetres high year 1900”. The building in which the grinding machines can found, is a large house of two floors. Pamphlet on the jumping mill 
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