Fuengirola



Situated on the coast down the hill from Mijas, Fuengirola has five miles of promenade (paseo maritimo) the Rey de Espana, which offers a most pleasant walk along the beach with a number of chiringuitos along the way to enjoy a relaxing drink or sample the wide variety of seafood they have on offer, watch the chef cook your food on a barbecue on the beach!

Fuengirola is central for all the activities available on the Costa del Sol , it is 20mins away from Malaga airport, 20mins from Marbella and Puerto banus, 10mins from Torremolinos/Benalmadena and 1hr from Gibraltar.

There are many excellent places to spend your time in Fuengirola, it has one of the best open air zoos in Europe.There is the Sohail castle which lies at the west end of the promenade with its park and many festivals held within its ancient grounds.

The flea market held on a Saturday at the Feria ground is the largest of its kind in the area and will interest those who like local crafts, leather, jewellery and souvenirs.. There is the aqua park, which is an oasis of fun and of course the 5 miles of sandy beaches! For the gamblers amongst you there is the Hippodromo, the Costa del Sol's racetrack which has meetings every week and includes lots of entertainment around the course.

Nightlife is very diverse in Fuengirola and it has something for everyone. Eating out is a very important part of the nightlife in Fuengirola with its many different restaurants in the world famous fish alley!. There are also many watering holes along fish alley where you can meet up to relax in the Mediterranean evenings. There are also many late night/early morning bars all over town to enjoy for the young and young at heart.

Why not visit the port which incorporates a working fishing port and marina, there are many restaurants and bars to visit, fish and shellfish are very popular, boat trips, fishing trips and scuba diving are widely available. There is also a market on a Sunday with the local goods available!

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