What’s On “Baria, Ciudad Fenicia y Romana” until July 8th. This displays 400 items relating to Villaricos and the surrounding area, spanning 14 centuries. The Museum is at Carretera Ronda 91, Almería city. Opening hours are 9am-8pm Tuesdays to Saturdays and 9am3pm Sundays.
Aguilas Carnival First main procession, Sunday, February11th from 6pm followed by Night carnival, Plaza de España, 10pm. Second main procession, Tuesday, February 13th from 6pm. Third and final main procession, Saturday, February 17th starting at 6pm. Burning of Don Carnal & fireworks at midnight, Playa de la Colonia. Friday, February 23rd, 9pm, Drag Queen competition, Águilas auditorio.
Trips by Carlos Isabel Bes, the well-known local singer performs a concert dedicated to Edith Piaf on February 28th at the Los Gallardos Colosseum bar, restaurant, and performance centre. The cost is 27 Euros including a Frenchthemed meal. A coach can pick up people from Mojácar, Garrucha, and Vera, costing 5 Euros. Trip to Teatro Guerra in Lorca, to see Verdi’s opera “La Traviata”, March 6th. Ticket & coach 48
Mojacar Carnival February10th, Children’s Carnival Friday, February 9th, 10am, Procession from school to Plaza del Fonton. 5pm Disco & Children’s entertainment, Centro de Usos Múltiples (Artisan centre), and 9pm Chirigotas show. Saturday, February 10th, 5pm, Grand Carnival Procession from Rio Aguas roundabout to Parque Comercial followed at 7pm by Carnival Choreography competition. 10pm carnival music performance by Orquesta Melodías. Centro de Usos Múltiples (Artisan centre). 1am, Presentation of Prizes. Wednesday, February 14th, 8pm. Burial of the Sardine with street procession and municipal band. Churros and chocolate to finish.
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Euros. Trip to Cartagena Auditorio, to see the UK Pasadena Roof Orchestra perform a Queen Tribute concert, featuring the Ugly Sisters, March 10th. The cost is 105 Euros including ticket, coach, & 1 night b & b in 3* hotel. Trip to Jeréz on March 21st & 22nd. Visits included in the price are to the famous Royal Andalusian Academy of Equestrian Art, a boat trip, and visit to a bodega. The inclusive cost is 210