Fuengirola
TownFuengirola is a lively, family-friendly resort on the Costa del Sol, with a wide promenade, long beaches and the Sohail castle overlooking the sea.
Why visit Fuengirola
Fuengirola is one of the most popular family resorts on the western Costa del Sol. A wide, modern promenade runs for kilometres along its long, sandy beaches, lined with cafes, playgrounds and places to eat. Above the southern end stands the Sohail castle, a restored Moorish fortress with views over the sea and coast. Easy to reach by train from Málaga, it is a straightforward, well-equipped base for a beach holiday.
Lively
One of the most popular family resorts on the western coast.
Wide & long
A wide, modern promenade runs for kilometres along the front.
Long & sandy
Long sandy beaches line the seafront, lined with cafes and playgrounds.
Moorish fortress
The restored Sohail castle overlooks the sea at the southern end.
By train
It is easy to reach by train from Málaga, a well-equipped beach base.
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Practical information
- Getting there: on the western Costa del Sol in Málaga province; easy to reach by train from Málaga, about 30 minutes by car from Málaga airport (AGP).
- What to do: walk the long promenade and beaches, and visit the Sohail castle above the sea.
- Good to know: it is family-focused and well-equipped, busiest in summer.
- Best time to visit: late spring to early autumn for warm beach weather.
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