Fuengirola is a nice place on the Costa del Sol with a lovely sandy beach that is 8 km long. Along the promenade, it sits alive from early in the morning, when joggers and other exercisers are out, to late night when restaurants and bars close. Fuengirola offers a modern city life mixed with a nice beach life.
Apartments and villas for sale in Fuengirola
In Fuengirola many apartments have a lovely sea view and there are many nice houses with pool for sale. Should you buy a house or apartment in Fuengirola then search around here at Gaia Group Spain.
Fuengirola to Malaga Airport
One of the great benefits of living in Fuengirola is the commuter train that goes to Malaga and Malaga Airport. With the commuter train it takes about 30 minutes to the airport from Fuengirola. It is also quick to drive to Malaga Airport which is only 26 km away.
Fuengirola for families with children
For families with children, Fuengirola is perfect with the child-friendly beach. There is a large water park in Fuengirola and a Zoo Bioparc which received many nice awards for their good standard for the animals.
Another attraction is El Castillo Sohail, Fuengirola's fort built in Roman times. Today, the castle is an exciting memorial which gives concerts and festivals. In Fuengirola there are plenty of shopping opportunities. You will find 2 large shopping centers, Myramar and El Corte Ingles and a lot of small shops throughout the city. Restaurants can be found in all tastes.
Carvajal
Carvajal is a nice area to the east on Fuengirola's seafront Paseo Maritimo. In Carvajal it is a little quieter on the beach than in the middle of Fuengirola. Many of the apartments have a great view of the beach of Fuengirola and the sun set over the city. In Carvajal there are also plenty of nice restaurants and bars. On the beach there are many chiringuitos / beach restaurants. There are also opportunities to rent sunbeds and umbrellas at a very cheap price.