Fuengirola is a city in the Costa del Sol in southern Spain.
It is one of a number of villages along the Costa del Sol that has grown up with and due to tourism.
Getting there
The main airport is Malaga International and just about every airline in Europe runs regular flights into it. The cheapest options from the UK being the usual Ryanair, Jet2, EasyJet & Monarch Scheduled. Spanair offers a good European service, as do Norwegian from Scandinvia. Once on the ground you have a few options:
Drive
Fuengirola is a 25 km drive from Malaga airport. Numerous rental car agents operate from within the airport, but you can usually save a few Euros by going to cheaper rental companies across the road from the airport, rather than renting from a company inside the airport. However, in reality hiring a car can be a poor choice, unless you are only stopping overnight. In Fuengirola it is often difficult to find on-street parking and in summer the traffic can be challenging for visitors. It can be a better option to get the train or a taxi into the city on the first night and then rent a car by the day if you wish to go sightseeing in the surrounding areas. However, this option can be more expensive.
Taxi
Fuengirola is 20 minutes by taxi from Malaga airport, and taxis are available 24 hours a day. Fares are usually €30–35 (depending on time & season). The usual, common sense rules apply when taking a taxi abroad: agree the rate in advance, and if the driver is being vague mention ask to see the rate card "to help him understand your requirement". All taxis are required to have one.
Be aware of the minibuses, as they will often try to charge you €65 or more.
Train
This will take you approximately 35 minutes by light rail from Malaga airport. Fuengirola is the last stop. The station is situated about 2 minutes' walk from the terminal building, just go out of the door at departures and turn to the right. It's well sign posted. The fare is €1.75 (€1.85 Weekends and holidays) but make sure you have change as it's self service and there is almost always a ticket inspector. The first train leaves at 5.34AM and then every 30 minutes until the last train at 11:03PM and is very punctual indeed.
Traveling around
Fuengirola is a city, but chances are you will only visit the centre and beach front and it is possible to walk everywhere. The light train is excellent for getting up the coast as is the bus service. Both stations are in the centre of the city, 5 minutes walk from the marina.
See
Beaches - there are more than 8 km of sandy beaches.
Castillo Sohail - a Moorish castle on the top of a hill next to the beach. In summer, it plays host to many different concerts.
Plaza de Toros - the local bullring.
Port - a marina and fishing port.
Roman ruins
Zoo - this is even open during the night in the summer months - this is great for viewing the night animals.
Things to do
The Mijas Aquapark (located in Las Lagunas, Mijas Costa) just 5 minutes walk from Fuengirola center is a nice day out for the kids.
Rent pedal boats, jet skis, parascending on the beach.
Visit the Roman ruins at the Torreblanca end of Los Boliches
Benalmádena port and the aquarium (about 10 km away).
Train ride to Málaga.
Feria week in mid-October every year. A mixture of music, flamenco, religion, horses, eating and drinking See the Spanish at play, when they party they do it seriously.
Play golf at one of the many courses within easy reach.
Eat
The Tres Amigos, C/ Martinez Catena no 3. Good for lunch and evening meals at a fair price. The Mexican pizza is excellent and very clean. It is also child friendly.
Ku Damm, German Restaurant on the waterfront. Head towards the marina right down to the water. Turn right once you reach the marina, you can’t miss it. The hanging Skewers are legendary. Their lunch menu is also good value.
Fish Alley is the food quarter of Fuengirola; every possible food type can be got here. Just follow the crowd, on the beach front.
The Punjab, C/Hernan Cortes (just up from PYR Hotel). Good for a take away when you want to stay in. The dishes are not as hot as you’d think but they are nice. Only average for sit down meal.
Ying Bing, Chinese restaurant on C/de La Crus. Half way down "Fish Alley" and turn right. Chinese food in general is a little too greasy on the Costa but this place does a good lunch special. Note that lunch specials are always smaller than the same main meal!
Sizzlyns,, Pablo de Piccasso. Great varied menu in a quiet typically Spanish square behind the promenade. Excellent Steaks and food for the discerning diner at very reasonable prices. Large portions and clean home cooking.
Casa Gomez, just behind the bus station in Fuengirola. Traditional Spanish breakfast. A three course Menu del Dia is only about €9.00 and is different every day. Speak to David, he is one of the friendliest waiters I have the pleasure of meeting.
Crepes'n Tapas Bar, , the only restaurant in Spain which is, at the same time, a genuine French Creperie and a genuine Spanish Tapas Bar. They offer more than 50 savoury crepes, more than 50 sweet crepes, more than 15 salads and dozens of different traditional or creative tapas. They are proud to offer special meals for restricted diets (vegetarian, gluten-free, egg-free, non-dairy, etc.). Calle OLLERIAS, 15 (between "Fish Alley" and Calle Capitán). Ph: 951-311-177.
Drink
This is very much personal taste and the kind of night you are out for. The clubs are mostly on the beach front and get going at around midnight. There are some very good bars towards the centre of town if the beach front isn't your scene. Nightlife in Fuengirola is amazing. There are places for both the young crowd as well as the elder. Most of the action is centered around the marina and the seafront promenade so this is a good place to rendezvous with friends for a sundowner.
Lineker's Bar & Nightclub, . Close to the Port and a nice spot where you can both sit and dance to the early morning. Always nice and easygoing staff. Claims to be the largest bar in Fuengirola and attracts a mixed crowd from families to the young at heart. Drinks are cheap, music is loud and the atmosphere is good. Near the port. DJ or live music (weekends) at this well known and spacious 200 seater bar which is also popular with football fans with all sporting events shown live on 10 TV screens with commentary in English.
The London Pub, . A the beachfront and is one of the best-known bars in town. It's an English style pub with a big outdoor terrace - inside you can enjoy the latest dance music with the resident DJ.
Nearby is the popular Beetle Bar complete with DJ housed inside a Beetle car!
The Irish Times Irish pub is a favourite haunt, especially for those who like their Guinness on tap. Sports fans who can't bear to miss a match while they're on holiday head for Linekar's Bar near the port. This 200 seater bar is one of the biggest in town and is popular with foreigners because of the cheap drinks, good music and 10 TV screens showing all the major sporting events.
At Hollywood Nights in the port you can dine and be entertained by well-known acts. Or try Moochers Jazz Café and Restaurant in Calle de la Cruz where you can listen to live music and munch your way through giant pancakes with every imaginable filling.
Bar Kudos in Los Boliches is open seven nights a week and is a good starting point for gays to glean tips on the best bars, beaches and restaurants. Stuart's gay bar near the port has live cabaret every Friday and karaoke on Saturdays.
You'll find nightly karaoke at Zanadu's at Los Boliches and at many of the other bars on and around the seafront. Check the local English language papers and gig guides for details of live entertainment.
The big clubs include the Millenium where you get the latest UK house music, the Funk Club Funk for hip-hop and Maxi's Disco, favoured by "oldies" who enjoy rock and roll and 60s and 70s music. Heaven's Gate Disco is the favoured nightspot of the young and trendy foreign visitors.
Pig 'n' Whistle - Calle Ollerias
The cheapest bar in Fuengirola
Pogs, C/Lamo de Espinosa s/n, Fuengirola, Irish bar decorated in the style of an old stone cottage but with contemporary interior. Shows all main sports events on several large plasma screens. Live music most evenings from 22.00hrs 'til late and the dance floor sees some action ! Great atmosphere for all age groups. (Located just down from entrance to PYR Apartments)
Sleep
Hostal Italia, Calle de la Cruz, 1 in the very centre of town, close to the church square and close to the beach (70 m), 5 minutes walk from the train station, . A traditional hostal of a Fuengirola's family with private garage in the cellar.
Stella Maris Hotel, Paseo Maritimo Rey de España 54 on the beach front in Los Boliches, . Two steps and you are there. The rooms are nice and the staff is friendly. Great place for both young touristes aswell as families. Stella Maris has 24 hour reception, two lifts, a restaurant and bar. There is also a small swimming pool with sunbathing area. It's a perfect location for beach lovers. Fuengirola town centre is just a just a short walk away where you will find many shops, restaurants and bars, the railway station and all amenities.
Apartotel La Jabega, on the beachfront, just 200 metres from the resort centre, . Close to the hotel guests will find a selection of shops and restaurant. Guestrooms are equipped with all the amenities you would expect from a hotel of its class, including satellite TV, a telephone, terrace, in-room safe and an ensuite bathroom, with bath only. The La Jabega Apartments Hotel also features a luggage room and currency exchange service
Buy
Super Sol and Mercadona close to the train station for your shopping and cheap wine.
Dunne's for the luxuries from home for the UK and Irish. Watch out, it's not the cheapest!
Venture up to the centre of town from beach front. There is a great selection of shops and it's not bad price wise. Zara is a favourite but there are a wide range of other shops at good prices.
Myramar (get a taxi, 5 euros from Marina, or a Nr. 4 bus, €0.80) is a huge shopping centre on the edge of town. If you’re looking for a change it's worth a look.
El Corte Inglés, a newly opened huge department store 10 minutes walk from the center, just walk Avenida de Mijas to the other side of A7 (Coastal road) underpass.
Markets are open most mornings along the Costa. If you are unsure just ask where it is at any shop or from a taxi. For Fuengirola the days and locations are: Tuesdays in the Market square, Saturdays car boot sale in the Market square and Sundays next to the mosque.
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Fuengirola is a city in the Costa del Sol in southern Spain.
It is one of a number of villages along the Costa del Sol that has grown up with and due to tourism.
Getting there
The main airport is Malaga International and just about every airline in Europe runs regular flights into it. The cheapest options from the UK being the usual Ryanair, Jet2, EasyJet & Monarch Scheduled. Spanair offers a good European service, as do Norwegian from Scandinvia. Once on the ground you have a few options:
Drive
Fuengirola is a 25 km drive from Malaga airport. Numerous rental car agents operate from within the airport, but you can usually save a few Euros by going to cheaper rental companies across the road from the airport, rather than renting from a company inside the airport. However, in reality hiring a car can be a poor choice, unless you are only stopping overnight. In Fuengirola it is often difficult to find on-street parking and in summer the traffic can be challenging for visitors. It can be a better option to get the train or a taxi into the city on the first night and then rent a car by the day if you wish to go sightseeing in the surrounding areas. However, this option can be more expensive.
Taxi
Fuengirola is 20 minutes by taxi from Malaga airport, and taxis are available 24 hours a day. Fares are usually €30–35 (depending on time & season). The usual, common sense rules apply when taking a taxi abroad: agree the rate in advance, and if the driver is being vague mention ask to see the rate card "to help him understand your requirement". All taxis are required to have one. Be aware of the minibuses, as they will often try to charge you €65 or more.
Train
This will take you approximately 35 minutes by light rail from Malaga airport. Fuengirola is the last stop. The station is situated about 2 minutes' walk from the terminal building, just go out of the door at departures and turn to the right. It's well sign posted. The fare is €1.75 (€1.85 Weekends and holidays) but make sure you have change as it's self service and there is almost always a ticket inspector. The first train leaves at 5.34AM and then every 30 minutes until the last train at 11:03PM and is very punctual indeed.
Traveling around
Fuengirola is a city, but chances are you will only visit the centre and beach front and it is possible to walk everywhere. The light train is excellent for getting up the coast as is the bus service. Both stations are in the centre of the city, 5 minutes walk from the marina.
See
Beaches - there are more than 8 km of sandy beaches.
Castillo Sohail - a Moorish castle on the top of a hill next to the beach. In summer, it plays host to many different concerts.
Plaza de Toros - the local bullring.
Port - a marina and fishing port.
Roman ruins
Zoo - this is even open during the night in the summer months - this is great for viewing the night animals.
Things to do
The Mijas Aquapark (located in Las Lagunas, Mijas Costa) just 5 minutes walk from Fuengirola center is a nice day out for the kids.
Rent pedal boats, jet skis, parascending on the beach.
Visit the Roman ruins at the Torreblanca end of Los Boliches
Benalmádena port and the aquarium (about 10 km away).
Train ride to Málaga.
Feria week in mid-October every year. A mixture of music, flamenco, religion, horses, eating and drinking See the Spanish at play, when they party they do it seriously.
Play golf at one of the many courses within easy reach.
Eat
The Tres Amigos, C/ Martinez Catena no 3. Good for lunch and evening meals at a fair price. The Mexican pizza is excellent and very clean. It is also child friendly.
Ku Damm, German Restaurant on the waterfront. Head towards the marina right down to the water. Turn right once you reach the marina, you can’t miss it. The hanging Skewers are legendary. Their lunch menu is also good value.
Fish Alley is the food quarter of Fuengirola; every possible food type can be got here. Just follow the crowd, on the beach front.
The Punjab, C/Hernan Cortes (just up from PYR Hotel). Good for a take away when you want to stay in. The dishes are not as hot as you’d think but they are nice. Only average for sit down meal.
Ying Bing, Chinese restaurant on C/de La Crus. Half way down "Fish Alley" and turn right. Chinese food in general is a little too greasy on the Costa but this place does a good lunch special. Note that lunch specials are always smaller than the same main meal!
Sizzlyns,, Pablo de Piccasso. Great varied menu in a quiet typically Spanish square behind the promenade. Excellent Steaks and food for the discerning diner at very reasonable prices. Large portions and clean home cooking.
Casa Gomez, just behind the bus station in Fuengirola. Traditional Spanish breakfast. A three course Menu del Dia is only about €9.00 and is different every day. Speak to David, he is one of the friendliest waiters I have the pleasure of meeting.
Crepes'n Tapas Bar, , the only restaurant in Spain which is, at the same time, a genuine French Creperie and a genuine Spanish Tapas Bar. They offer more than 50 savoury crepes, more than 50 sweet crepes, more than 15 salads and dozens of different traditional or creative tapas. They are proud to offer special meals for restricted diets (vegetarian, gluten-free, egg-free, non-dairy, etc.). Calle OLLERIAS, 15 (between "Fish Alley" and Calle Capitán). Ph: 951-311-177.
Drink
This is very much personal taste and the kind of night you are out for. The clubs are mostly on the beach front and get going at around midnight. There are some very good bars towards the centre of town if the beach front isn't your scene. Nightlife in Fuengirola is amazing. There are places for both the young crowd as well as the elder. Most of the action is centered around the marina and the seafront promenade so this is a good place to rendezvous with friends for a sundowner.
Lineker's Bar & Nightclub, . Close to the Port and a nice spot where you can both sit and dance to the early morning. Always nice and easygoing staff. Claims to be the largest bar in Fuengirola and attracts a mixed crowd from families to the young at heart. Drinks are cheap, music is loud and the atmosphere is good. Near the port. DJ or live music (weekends) at this well known and spacious 200 seater bar which is also popular with football fans with all sporting events shown live on 10 TV screens with commentary in English.
The London Pub, . A the beachfront and is one of the best-known bars in town. It's an English style pub with a big outdoor terrace - inside you can enjoy the latest dance music with the resident DJ.
Nearby is the popular Beetle Bar complete with DJ housed inside a Beetle car!
The Irish Times Irish pub is a favourite haunt, especially for those who like their Guinness on tap. Sports fans who can't bear to miss a match while they're on holiday head for Linekar's Bar near the port. This 200 seater bar is one of the biggest in town and is popular with foreigners because of the cheap drinks, good music and 10 TV screens showing all the major sporting events.
At Hollywood Nights in the port you can dine and be entertained by well-known acts. Or try Moochers Jazz Café and Restaurant in Calle de la Cruz where you can listen to live music and munch your way through giant pancakes with every imaginable filling.
Bar Kudos in Los Boliches is open seven nights a week and is a good starting point for gays to glean tips on the best bars, beaches and restaurants. Stuart's gay bar near the port has live cabaret every Friday and karaoke on Saturdays.
You'll find nightly karaoke at Zanadu's at Los Boliches and at many of the other bars on and around the seafront. Check the local English language papers and gig guides for details of live entertainment.
The big clubs include the Millenium where you get the latest UK house music, the Funk Club Funk for hip-hop and Maxi's Disco, favoured by "oldies" who enjoy rock and roll and 60s and 70s music. Heaven's Gate Disco is the favoured nightspot of the young and trendy foreign visitors.
Pig 'n' Whistle - Calle Ollerias The cheapest bar in Fuengirola
Pogs, C/Lamo de Espinosa s/n, Fuengirola, Irish bar decorated in the style of an old stone cottage but with contemporary interior. Shows all main sports events on several large plasma screens. Live music most evenings from 22.00hrs 'til late and the dance floor sees some action ! Great atmosphere for all age groups. (Located just down from entrance to PYR Apartments)
Sleep
Hostal Italia, Calle de la Cruz, 1 in the very centre of town, close to the church square and close to the beach (70 m), 5 minutes walk from the train station, . A traditional hostal of a Fuengirola's family with private garage in the cellar.
Stella Maris Hotel, Paseo Maritimo Rey de España 54 on the beach front in Los Boliches, . Two steps and you are there. The rooms are nice and the staff is friendly. Great place for both young touristes aswell as families. Stella Maris has 24 hour reception, two lifts, a restaurant and bar. There is also a small swimming pool with sunbathing area. It's a perfect location for beach lovers. Fuengirola town centre is just a just a short walk away where you will find many shops, restaurants and bars, the railway station and all amenities.
Apartotel La Jabega, on the beachfront, just 200 metres from the resort centre, . Close to the hotel guests will find a selection of shops and restaurant. Guestrooms are equipped with all the amenities you would expect from a hotel of its class, including satellite TV, a telephone, terrace, in-room safe and an ensuite bathroom, with bath only. The La Jabega Apartments Hotel also features a luggage room and currency exchange service
Buy
Super Sol and Mercadona close to the train station for your shopping and cheap wine.
Dunne's for the luxuries from home for the UK and Irish. Watch out, it's not the cheapest!
Venture up to the centre of town from beach front. There is a great selection of shops and it's not bad price wise. Zara is a favourite but there are a wide range of other shops at good prices.
Myramar (get a taxi, 5 euros from Marina, or a Nr. 4 bus, €0.80) is a huge shopping centre on the edge of town. If you’re looking for a change it's worth a look.
El Corte Inglés, a newly opened huge department store 10 minutes walk from the center, just walk Avenida de Mijas to the other side of A7 (Coastal road) underpass.
Markets are open most mornings along the Costa. If you are unsure just ask where it is at any shop or from a taxi. For Fuengirola the days and locations are: Tuesdays in the Market square, Saturdays car boot sale in the Market square and Sundays next to the mosque.
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