Águilas Carnival

Well, we are already in February, and what´s in February? The Spanish Carnivals. Many around the country but we are going to check one out and tell you a bit more about it´s history. The Águilas Carnival.
Águilas is not just Eagle in Spanish, its also a town in Murcia famous for various things as it´s lighthouses, San Juan´s Castle and Plaza de España. But also, it´s famous for the Águilas´ Carnival.

 

 
As contrary as many people thinks, Águilas´ Carnival it is not that old, actually it dates back only to the 18th century, while the Spanish Carnivals date all the way back to the Iberians, being the romans who carried out after and the tradition was maintained to nowadays. But it was the King Charles III, Aguilas´ founder, who brought it to Aguilas, along as many other traditions from the Spanish Capital Madrid. 

Águilas´ Carnival is more than two weeks long and, not like others, starts on a Thursday, with the famous Release of the Mussona. Half human, half animal, The Mussona comes down from San Juan´s Castle until Plaza de España, scaring children and adults. The Mussona represents the dual life, like Águilas, which is surrounded by land and sea. The Music Trainer, another famous character, will run along with the Mussona and keeping her calm. The Music Trainer represents humanity and civism, which is what handles the natural element. 

This event marks the beginning of the festivities. From that point parades, festivals and music take over the city. For two weeks we could attend to children´s events like the Battle between Don Carnal and Doña Cuaresma, were the youngest enjoy dressing up. You can also live Guerra de los Cascarones (The Eggshell Battle), a funny battle where people throw eggs to each other filled up with confetti. 

More than two weeks of music, costumes, parades, joy and happiness. This year the carnival will go from February 10th until March 10th, so you have no excuse to visit Aguilas if you are near by to enjoy the festivities. And as we said at the beginning, Águilas is located at the Murcia region, where you can find Eurochange to exchange your currencies into Euros. As we always tell you with the best rates and the best service. So come visit us but please if you wear a costume, wear something where we can recognize you. Happy Carnival!