Postcard from Águilas

Águilas is a seaside resort, working town and port on the Costa Cálida. Unlike many resorts on the Spanish coast, the town is alive throughout the year and there’s lots of interest besides the attraction of winter sun. The town once had a significant British involvement with our building of a railway line from Lorca, in the 19^th century, to ship lead and silver to the port. An engine, built in Glasgow in 1890, has pride of place by the harbour.

 The castle sits above the two principal bays of the resort, and there are two long promenades, east and west, to walk or cycle along. There are said to be 35 beaches along this stretch of coast, but we’ve just explored the coastal path south westward from our campsite along the cliffs and across the beaches.

 It’s Spring here, and after two grey days, the sun is shining again and it’s warm. The mimosa is blossoming and the Guardia are turning a blind eye to the ‘wild campers’. However, we’re happily camped at Camping Bellavista just a mile or so from the town. It’s a ‘bijou’ campsite with a friendly mix of nationalities – even French people!

 It’s the fourth time we’ve been here in the past few years, but this year the site has joined the ACSI discount scheme. (The electricity is metered here, so the included daily allowance is 4 kW-hours).