Fuengirola is different from many of the other Andalusian towns. The city of Fuengirola doesn’t have a typical historic centre like Marbella or Málaga does. However, the locals often refer to the centrally located Plaza de la Constitución (the Church Square) as their “old town”.

A lot of restaurants and bars are located around this area, and there is always a great, lively atmosphere in this area of Fuengirola.

Castillo Sohail, is a castle placed at the edge of the city. It’s easy to get to the castle on foot along the promenade. From this viewpoint, you can see over Fuengirola city and the Meditteranean sea. You might be lucky enough to see Africa if the weather is clear.

Castillo Sohail is built in AD 956 by Abd-ar-Rahman III to strengthen the coastal defence. In 1485 the Castel was taken by the Christian army. After the Castel lost its military function, it became a public attraction and in the year 2000, the renovation of the Castel began.

Castillo Sohail is also used for cultural events and the famous Marenostrum Festival.

Fuengirola has many different nationalities and is one of the most popular destinations on the Costa del Sol.

Fuengirola is a busy town with lots of activities for tourists and residents. The city has many shops and a newer shopping centre, two cinemas and a market every Tuesday and Saturday from 9:00 to 14:00. Here you can find all kinds of new and second-hand items.

Fuengirola has the longest beach promenade in Spain. It’s 8 kilometres long. There are restaurants on both sides of the promenade, and some of them are on the actual sand. These restaurants are called “chiringuitos” and are very popular in southern Spain. They serve a variety of fresh seafood and shellfish.

In the high summer season, there will be people almost everywhere you go. The streets will be full of tourists. During the day, the beaches are packed with people, and in the afternoon, it is the beachside restaurants that get packed with people coming to have a tasty seafood lunch.

You can also take the sightseeing tour train around Fuengirola. It is a hop-on / hop-off system with 14 different stops along the journey.

The train drives along the seafront form Fuengirola to Torreblanca. On the way back, the train continues through Fuengirola city.

There is an audio-guide available in 7 difference languages and the price is 7€ for adults and 4€ for children under 12.

Fuengirola is one of the cheapest places to buy properties on Costa del Sol.

Because of the many nationalities, there are a lot of international restaurants and bars. So you can quickly meet someone who speaks the same language as you. However, we definitely recommend learning some Spanish to be able to integrate properly into the culture.

Fuengirola is family-friendly and a place to have a night out with friends. As a family, you can visit the Bioparc, it’s a top-rated zoo where you can see the animals from Africa, Asia and Madagascar but also the fantastic jungle. If you get hungry while visiting the park you can enjoy lunch at the restaurant, which also has a big playground and besides that, there is a gift shop.

Along the beach promenade, you will find many restaurants, bars and small shops. There is a big focus on seafood as Fuengirola is a coastal town, but there is something for everyone to eat. In the middle of the long promenade there is a small amusement park for kids, called Sould Park Fuengirola. It is open every day from 17:00 til late, but Saturday and Sunday, the park opens at 11:30.

In the high season, all the shopping centres, shops and supermarkets are open daily – with some exceptions such as public holidays. Unlike in the low season, the shops are open every Sunday.

Although it is possible to find smaller shops around town that are open every day of the week. So, should you be missing an item or two for your dinner, fret not – most gas stations have little “shops” within them where it is possible to purchase most products.