May 2 to 11 Red prawn week in Aguilas!

A celebration in Águilas of one of the most highly prized delicacies to come from the Mediterranean

One of the most delicious events of the year returns to Águilas between 2^nd and 11^th May with the holding of Red Prawn Week, a celebration of one of the most highly prized delicacies to arrive fresh on the plates of local restaurants from the Mediterranean!

The restaurants taking part in this edition are Restaurante La Veleta, Restaurante Ginés, Restaurante La Chimenea, Chiringuito El Sombrerico, Restaurante Zoco del Mar, Restaurante El Tiburón, Varadero Chiringuito and Restaurante Casa Bartolo, each of them offering unique dishes featuring the culinary delight that is the locally caught red prawn.

A warning, though: the red prawns of Águilas are not only highly prized, they are also highly priced, and for this reason the menus are not exactly in the “cheap and cheerful” price range! For the 2025 edition of the Red Prawn food festival, diners can expect to pay between 39 and 80 euros each for a tasting menu in each of the participating establishments, but the reward is an opportunity to taste one of the most renowned delicacies in the Costa Cálida.

NOTE: Two of the restaurants involved are serving tapas rather than full menus priced at 16 and 20 euros: click here for the full menus!)

On Friday 9th May an extra event is scheduled in the form of a concert by Los Ratones in the Plaza de Antonio Cortijos.

For more local events, news and visiting information contact the tourist office of Águilas or go to the home page of Águilas Today.