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Located close to Malaga city, Fuengirola is one of the Costa de Sol's most popular seaside resorts, with lots of great restaurants, extensive beaches and an enviable climate. Fuengirola is a firm favourite with families and couples.
Located close to Malaga city, Fuengirola is one of the Costa de Sol's most popular seaside resorts, with lots of great restaurants, extensive beaches and an enviable climate. Fuengirola is a firm favourite with families and couples.
Just 25km from Malaga Airport on the popular Costa del Sol, this Mediterranean coastal town offers winter sun or a lively summer experience. Popular among tourists due to its' accessibility and inexpensive cost of living, Fuengirola has become one of the most popular destinations on this costa.
Fuengirola’s tourist journey began all the way back in the 1960s, and today it is one of the most popular holiday destinations on the Costa del Sol. The town was originally a fishing village, the centre of which is the Plaza de la Constitución, although the old fishing village isn’t visible today.
Fuengirola is one of the Costa del Sol's most popular resorts, being just 25km from Malaga, located between Marbella and Benalmadena. This seaside town has an excellent selection of hotels for all your holiday needs, from five-star deluxe resorts, to more low-key family-run establishments and self-catering apartments.
Only 25km from Malaga International Airport is the town of Fuengirola – one of the most popular destinations on the Costa del Sol. Easily accessible by road, rail or bus, it is not difficult to see why this buzzing cosmopolitan town on the Mediterranean is the number one choice for so many.
Group excursions from Fuengirola. Opportunities to see the major attractions in Andalucia without the hassle.
Marenostrum Fuengirola - 18th May to 17th August 2024. Marenostrum Fuengirola is one of the larger series of outdoor concerts events on the Costa del Sol. Organised by Fuengirola Town Hall, it presents an extensive cycle of concerts that includes classical, rock, flamenco, rap, indie and pop music..
Fuengirola has some particularly interesting festivals: April: The International Fair : “La Feria de los Pueblos”. This is a wonderful fair, which is held in the main fairground of Fuengirola (between train stations of Fuengirola and Los Boliches) and lasts for a week. In just one day, you can visit up to 50 countries.
Robbie Williams headlined the 2023 edition (15th June 2023) of Marenostrum Fuengirola which is one of the larger series of outdoor concerts events on the Costa del Sol. Organised by Fuengirola Town Hall, it presents an extensive cycle of concerts that includes classical, rock, flamenco, rap, indie and pop music. The 2023 edition offers more than 40 concerts over the summer.
Marenostrum Fuengirola is one of the largest series of outdoor concerts events on the Costa del Sol. Organised by Fuengirola Town hall, it presents an extensive cycle of concerts that includes classical, rock, flamenco, rap, indie and pop music. The 2022 edition will offer more than 40 concerts over the summer. The first on 30th April was Fito and Fitopaldis and the last is Aitana on 16th September 2022. Concerts are either held inside the precint of the Castle of Sohail or on the large stage in the gardens just outside the castle.
Marenostrum Fuengirola runs from 3rd May to 19th October 2025. Marenostrum Fuengirola is one of the larger series of outdoor concerts events on the Costa del Sol. Supported and promoted by Fuengirola Town Hall, it presents an extensive cycle of concerts that includes classical, rock, flamenco, rap, indie and pop music.
There are a number of privately operated health clinics in Fuengirola for patients to go without referal as an alternative to the state health service.
See below a selection of excellent private party or family excursions from Costa del Sol with or affiliate partner Viator, perfect opportunities to see the major attractions in Andalucia without the hassle of having to organise it yourself.
Sollo restaurant is in the Higueron Hotel in the Higueron district of Fuengirola. Sollo's head chef Diego Gallegos specialises in sturgeon, caviar and river fish and subsequently bears the name "The Caviar Chef". The restaurant has a special menu which changes seasonally. Even before the ordering of food begins you are invited to taste the different caviar on offer, either to experience the unique flavours.
For the more adventurous thrill seekers, there is parasailing - where you are strapped into a seat which is suspended from a large parachute and carried along which attached to a power boat. If flying along on your own is a bit too much of a challenge, you can fly with a friend and even up to groups of five.
The Fuengirola tourist office is located in the centre of town a few minutes walk from the train or bus station. It was located in the 1992 restoration of the old pre 1970 railway station which, built in brick and stone and stands out amongst the concrete.
Travel video to Fuengirola, Spain staying at Myramar Hotel. Visiting Costa Del Sol, Bioparc and Castillo Sohail by Ayman Mazzal.
Carvajal is Fuengirola's most easterly district which overlaps into Benalmadena. It is mostly known for the Carvajal beach and public promenade which runs the entire length of the district. There is a train station here on the Fuengirola to Malaga cercanias line.
The gourmet market in Fuengirola, Mercado La Galería, opened in February, 2016, but became a favourite place for locals and visitors to meet straightaway. Right in the heart of the town, between the Plaza de la Constitución and the sea, Arquitectos Martín have created an attractive space with a barrel-vaulted glass roof that lets the light flood in.
Los Boliches is the seafront area to the eastern side of Fuengirola centre. It is accessible from the A-7 (old N-340) highway or by bus or train.