Fuengirola

Why visit Fuengirola?

Fuengirola is one of the most popular holiday towns on the Costa del Sol – and for good reason. It has around eight kilometres of sandy beaches, a long seafront promenade (paseo marítimo), plenty of restaurants and an easy-going atmosphere all year round. It is also very international, with a large Scandinavian and British community. For our guests it is the nearest bigger town, perfect for a beach day, shopping or dinner by the sea.

Top sights in Fuengirola

The beach promenade. The paseo marítimo runs along almost the entire seafront and is ideal for a walk, a run or a bike ride. It is lined with beach bars, ice cream parlours and restaurants, and has a lovely atmosphere in the evening.

Sohail Castle. At the western end of town, on a hill by the mouth of the Fuengirola river, stands the Castillo Sohail. Its origins go back to Moorish times and it has been restored, with walls you can walk on and great views over the coast. In summer the area around the castle hosts concerts and festivals.

Bioparc Fuengirola. A modern zoo right in the town centre, designed to recreate natural habitats from tropical forests in Africa and Southeast Asia. It is a favourite with families and focuses on conservation rather than traditional cages.

The marina. Fuengirola's port is home to fishing boats, sailing yachts and many restaurants. This is also where many boat trips and dolphin-watching excursions depart from.

Plaza de la Constitución and the old centre. Away from the beach, the town's main square with its white church is a nice place for a coffee. The surrounding streets have shops, tapas bars and a more local feel.

The Tuesday market. Every Tuesday morning one of the largest street markets on the Costa del Sol takes place by the fairground (recinto ferial). You will find clothes, leather goods, ceramics, fruit and much more. On Saturdays there is a popular flea market in the same area.

Miramar shopping centre. A large shopping centre with fashion stores, restaurants and a cinema – a good option on a rainy day.

Food and drink

Fuengirola has restaurants for every taste, from Spanish tapas bars to international cuisine. For a local experience, try fresh grilled fish or espetos (sardines on a skewer) at one of the chiringuitos on the beach. The streets around the port and Calle Moncayo are known for their many restaurants and bars.

Beaches

The town has several beaches along its long seafront, including Los Boliches, Santa Amalia, San Francisco and El Castillo near Sohail Castle. Most have sun loungers for rent, beach bars and lifeguards in summer.

Getting to Fuengirola from Riviera del Sol

Fuengirola is around 20 minutes by car from our apartments. You can also take a bus, an Uber/Bolt or a taxi. Fuengirola is the end station of the local train line along the coast, so from here you can easily continue to Benalmádena, Torremolinos, Malaga Airport and Malaga city.

Good to know

• Arrive early for the Tuesday market – it is busiest late in the morning and parking nearby fills up quickly.

• Bioparc is a great activity for families, and visiting in the late afternoon is cooler in summer.

• The train to Malaga departs from Fuengirola station in the centre of town.

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