scenic viewpoint
Mojácar Pueblo
A cascade of brilliant-white cubic houses tumbling down a hill above the Almería coast, with sweeping sea views.
38 km · about 45 min drive
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Águilas
Murcia, Spain · Europe
About Águilas
Águilas sits on the route: 25 minutes from Pulpí, 38km from Mojácar Pueblo.
Águilas is in Murcia, Spain, with about 35,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Pulpí, about 14 km away.
Águilas (Spanish: [ˈaɣilas] ) is a municipality and seaport of southeastern Spain, in the province of Murcia. It is situated at the southern end of Murcia's Mediterranean coastline, otherwise known as the Costa Cálida, near the border with the Province of Almería.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Águilas?
Within an hour or so of Águilas: Mojácar Pueblo (38 km), Playa de los Muertos (58 km).
Are there any good drives near Águilas?
The nearest famous roads are Alto de Velefique, Puerto de la Ragua and Puerto de las Palomas (Cazorla).
Where is Águilas?
Águilas is in Murcia, Spain, about 14 km from Pulpí.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 34,533
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Spain
- Region
- Murcia
- Timezone
- Europe/Madrid
- Coordinates
- 37.4063, -1.5829
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Spain
Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.
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Worth the detour from Águilas
2 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Playa de los Muertos
A pristine pebble-and-sand cove framed by volcanic cliffs in Cabo de Gata, reached by a steep cliff path.
58 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Águilas
3 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 38 kmMojácar PuebloA cascade of brilliant-white cubic houses tumbling down a hill above the Almería coast, with sweeping sea views.
- 76 kmAlto de VelefiqueA twisting road through the semi-desert landscape of Almería province, gaining fame as a Vuelta a España climb and a hidden gem for motorcycle touring.
Driving in Spain
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.55/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€4.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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