Fuengirola

For hundreds of years, the stunning enclave Fuengirola occupies has attracted and amazed many Mediterranean civilisations who reached this coastal area. Each of these groups of people (Phoenicians, Romans, Arabs, etc.) set up home here, leaving behind vestiges of their culture such that we can still appreciate them today through our historical heritage.

The town’s eight kilometres of beaches, which are integrated within the historic centre, boast Blue Flag status, as awarded by the European Union in recognition of the stunning quality of their waters and sands. In fact, in 2009 Fuengirola became the only town in Spain to have 100% of its beaches named Blue Flag beaches. The town’s wonderful beachfront promenade opens out to the sea with an immense balcony while it also offers many gastronomy and recreational options. Among the most well-known beaches in Fuengirola and Mijas-Costa, the following stand out:

Tradition and modernity unite in Fuengirola to create a town that, simply by wandering through its streets, has lots of things for visitors to see and do. There are many sculptures that act as decorative elements in almost all of its charming squares. Urban art by renowned Spanish artists, along with popular paintings, give life to certain buildings in the town. A stroll around Fuengirola can be regarded as a walk through a permanent exhibition of quality artists.

Fuengirola has more than 350,000 m² of green public spaces and garden areas. All of the town’s parks have the services and facilities needed to ensure visitors fully enjoy these small paradises, each of which has its own charm and individual character.

Fuengirola is one of the town’s on the Costa del Sol that offers the most leisure activities. It has a range of theme parks as well as numerous outdoor activities, both sports and adventure, available: boat rides, golf, rafting, bowling, bullfighting, the zoo, cinemas, eateries, spas, shopping centres, street markets, bars, swimming pools (including indoors), sports centres, a marina, fairs, traditional celebrations and more. Many places are in settings of incomparable beauty, such as Sohail Castle and its beaches. Here are some of the main options:

• ATTRACTIONS
• Bioparc Fuengirola
• Rafting Salta Ríos
• Cinesur Miramar 3D
• Fuengirola City Tour
• Electric Bike Route
• Tivoli

• CELEBRATIONS
• Easter Week
  (March-April)
• San Juan
  (June)
• El Carmen
  (July)