Fuengirola (Fuengirola) - a famous Spanish resort in the Costa del Sol, attracting tourists from all over Europe. This pretty Spanish town is located just 35 km from Malaga - in a bay surrounded by a mountain range of the Sierra de Mijas. Here, the wide, beautiful beaches adjoin with numerous hotels, bars, restaurants and shops. In Fuengirola, there is also a sports port, where more than 200 anchorage sites are at the disposal of tourists.

Many years ago Italian fishermen were kindly allowed to fish and salt fish 27 km from Malaga. Their flimsy boats were called "girola", and a whole fleet of such boats - "fuente de girolas" ("fountain of boats"), which gave the name to this city - Fuengirola.
All seven golden-sand beaches of Fuengirola from year to year receive the prestigious international award - the Blue Flag.

During the years of tourism development, Fuengirola has not lost the charm of the ancient fishing town. At the same time, its hotel and shopping and entertainment complexes are focused primarily on the elegant and somewhat conservative public. Convenient pedestrian streets, a large number of parks and fountains - everything was created for comfort in Fuengirola

The population of the city is 72 thousand people, a quarter of which are foreigners, mainly from Scandinavia, Morocco and Argentina.
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How to get here

The nearest airport to Fuengirola is located in Malaga (at 26 km). Suburban trains Renfe connect the city with the nearest resorts, including Málaga (journey time - 35 minutes) and Torremolinos (traveling time is 25 minutes). The approximate cost of a taxi ride is € 25, on a bus or train - € 1, 60 and € 1, 75, respectively.

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Climate

Average monthly temperature, ° C
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov @ Dec
day + 15 + 15 + 17 + 19 + 22 + 26 + 27 + 28 + 26 + 22 + 18 + 16
at night + 6 + 7 + 9 + 10 + 12 + 16 + 19 + 20 + 18 + 13 + 11 + 8
water + 15 + 14 + 16 + 16 + 18 + 20 + 23 + 25 + 23 + 21 + 18 + 15

Fuengirola has a soft subtropical Mediterranean climate with an average annual temperature of +20 ° C. In summer, the average air temperature is just over +30 ° C.

Beaches Fuengirola

The coastline of Fuengirola stretched for 8 km, the width of the beaches is on average 40 m. The beaches of the resort are among the best in Spain. Since 2009, all seven golden-sand beaches of Fuengirola have received a prestigious award - the Blue Flag for cleanliness and comfort. Everywhere there are showers and changing cabins, playgrounds and bars, rental of sun beds and umbrellas

The kilometer-long beach of Fuengirola is considered to be central in the resort, because it is always crowded. The beaches of Los Bolíche and Las Gavitol are united into one resort zone, equipped with playgrounds for volleyball and football, children's playgrounds.

Map of Fuengirola
Santa Amalia with fine golden sand is considered one of the most popular beaches in the resort. Ezhido-Castillo is located near Castillo Socha Castle. Here you can rent water bicycles and boats. The beach of San Francisco is located away from the center of Fuengirola. Quiet waters and a gentle entry to the sea create excellent conditions for a family holiday with children.

Beach Karwail is removed from the center of the resort and is designed for youth recreation. Its length is 1, 2 km. From the tranquil and cozy beach of Torreblanca, a stunning view of the bay of Fuengirola opens.

Hotels and residences

The hotel complexes in Fuengirola are located along the Mediterranean coast, mainly along the beach of Santa Amalia. The resort does not have five-star hotels; most hotels have 3 * or 4 *. In the territory of many hotels there are casinos and slot machines.

Shopping

In Fuengirola, there are many excellent places to eat, including bars and cafes on the waterfront, there are discos and cinemas, as well as a sea of ​​shopping opportunities - from covered markets and typical souvenir shops with a standard assortment of shirts, sandals, ceramics to ultramodern shopping centers. Among the latter are Miramar and El Corte Ingles, where the most recognizable brands of clothing, footwear, accessories and perfumes are presented. On Thursday in the area of ​​Recinto Ferial operates the largest on the entire coast of the market.

The range of shops in Fuengirola is incomparably larger than in Benalmadena and Torremolinos. And the prices in them are much lower than in Marbella, known for its luxury and high cost.

Market days in Fuengirola - Tuesday and Sunday, it is these days the central market, located near the Plaza del Torros, is visited by local fishermen. And local manufacturers offer products made of leather of good quality.
Surfing on the beach of Fuengirola

Entertainment, sightseeing and sightseeing Fuengirola

The center of Fuengirola has remained unchanged the typical Andalusian town with its narrow streets running all the way from the central square of the Constitution. In the center of the square stands a temple, consecrated in honor of the patroness of the city - Virgo Rossario.

In the center of Fuengirola on the Constitution Square stands the famous ficus. When the municipality decided to build under the parking lot, the roots of the tree were threatened, and the city authorities decided to transplant the ficus to another location. But the townspeople, opposing the transplantation of the tree, put around him cordons, on duty day and night. The municipality has nothing else to do but change the parking project, and around the rescued long-legged fig tree there are tables of the summer cafe.
3 things to do in Fuengirola
  1. Ride the city by horse-drawn carriage.
  2. To see dolphins in their natural habitat.
  3. Visit the Biopac rare animal park.

The symbol of Fuengirola is the fortress Castillo-Socha, built in the 10th century in the Moorish style, a structure with a rich historical past located a short distance from the city center. Another attraction of Fuengirola - not too large, but tastefully designed zoo, known throughout the coast. It consists of three zones: "Madagascar", "Equatorial Africa" ​​and "Southeast Asia."

In the western part of the resort there is a bullring and Aquapark Mijas. There are many fascinating water attractions not only for children, but also for adults.

There is a bus between the bus station (next to the train stop) and the water park every 30 minutes. Aquapark "Aquatico Mijas" is open from the end of April to the beginning of October. There are family and "reusable" tickets at a discount (tickets for adults - € 15, 50, children - € 10, 50).
The busiest promenade in Fuengirola is Paseo Maritimo's promenade.

Within the city, golf lovers will find about 20 sites open all year round. Also on the coast there are offices of several companies offering sea walks along the coast: for fishing or for acquaintance with dolphins.

The busiest place in Fuengirola is Paseo Maritimo, a promenade 7 km long with numerous shops, cafes and other places for every taste.