May 18 Free dramatized visit to the esparto grass museum of Aguilas

Experience the life of esparto grass harvesters and weavers in Águilas in centuries gone by

Following the success of the dramatized guided tours of the museums of Águilas which were introduced last summer, the tour resumes this year on 19th May, focussing on the Esparto Grass Museum in the Molino de Sagrera windmill, on top of one of the hills in the old town.

The tours are being held on every Friday of the month of August, taking participants back to the time when, prior to the arrival of the railway and iron ore exports in the late 19^th and early 20^th centuries, esparto grass was the pillar of the local economy: at one point, Águilas was one of the most important esparto centres in the world, and by some distance the most important in Spain.

The dramatized tour shows what life was like for those involved in the industry and starts at 11.30 at the tourist information office, lasting approximately 90 minutes. Due to the need to climb the hill this tour is not appropriate for those of limited mobility.

Online reservations can be made here.

When visiting Águilas your first port of call should be the local tourist office (click here for map, telephone 968 493285, email turismo@aguilas.es).

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