Fuengirola

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. 

Fuengirola sits on a narrow strip of coastline covering 8 kilometers which has a succession of some of the best beaches on the Costa del Sol. Los Boliches, Fuengirola, Torreblanca, Las Gaviotas…well-cared for stretches of sand backed by a long and busy promenade where you’ll find residential complexes, hotels, restaurants and other services so you can enjoy the sun and sea in comfort.

The main square, Plaza de la Constitución (19th century), where the Church of Nuestra Señora del Rosario stands, has been re-designed but still retains its unique enchantment. A walk down the narrow, pedestrian streets leading off the main square is a voyage of discovery for the many visitors, who come across some of the hidden secrets and delightful corners of this friendly, Andalucian town.

On top of a nearby hill, located next to the mouth of the river Fuengirola, stands the Castle of Sohail, ordered to be built by Abd-al-Rahman III in the 10th century and which still preserves some paintings of its walls. Next to this parade ground, the remains of the old Phoenician settlement have been found, which was the origin of the town (6th-3rd centuries BC). Testimony of the city’s importance in the past is the Roman city of Suel, located on the hillside of the castle.

Shopping

Fuengirola is filled with little boutiques, shopping centers and designer shops. The Miramar shopping center is very popular with many high street shops like Primark, Pull & Bear, Zara, H&M, Mango etc.

Every Tuesday, Fuengirola organizes the biggest and busiest street market and on Saturdays there is a big boot sale where you can buy anything from a new pet to valuable antiques.

Leisure & Sports

Sports fans have a wide range of possibilities in Fuengirola. Those who prefer golf will find the town and the surrounding area has some twenty magnificent 18-hole courses which allow the golfer to play year-round.

The marina, located next to the fishing port, provides modern facilities for navigation, as well as other water sports, such as sailing or scuba diving.

But Fuengirola provides many other leisure possibilities for all ages. You can visit the Zoo, enjoy an unforgettable day at the water park or tour Sohail Fluvial Park, an extensive and modern recreational area crossed by a navigable canal measuring 800 meters in length.

Gastronomy

As a typical fishing village, Fuengirola offers you its extensive assortment of fish and shellfish dishes of all kinds, naturally being the famous “fritura malagueña” or the “espetos de sardinas” the most requested, but the culinary offer of Fuengirola does not end there. The meat grills have become famous in the area, but their true specialties are: gazpachuelo, stews, potatoes stewed with conger eel, red mullet marinara style, yellow conger eel, dogfish with potatoes or fried whitebait. If what you prefer is international cuisine, you can eat Chinese, Italian, Indian, French food and many more.

Festivals

In Fuengirola there are activities and events throughout the year, but 3 of its most popular celebrations and festivals are: Feria de los Pueblos, the Feria de Fuengirola and Marenostrum concerts;

Among the most anticipated events of the year in Fuengirola is its festival in honor of Nuestra Señora del Rosario, patron of the town, which has as its main stage at the festival ground and which is held from 6 to 12 October.

Feria de los Pueblos takes place in late April, early May where more than 30 countries show their culture, cuisine, crafts and folklore. A great multicultural event which last year attracted one million visitors.

Every year a series of concerts are held in the surroundings of the Sohail Castle from April until well into September.

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