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City in Andalusia, Spain
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Fuengirola is a city in the Costa del Sol in southern Spain that is popular with tourists for its long sandy beach and malécon.
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Sohail Castle
A Moorish castle on the top of a hill next to the beach. In summer, it plays host to many different concerts, including Mare Nostrum as the largest.
This is even open during the night in the summer months. It is great for viewing the night animals.
Closed on some days - inconsistent.
The most popular restaurant all year round, booking essential in the Summer Period. Newly opened Tapas Bar next door with food from the same kitchen. Steak on the Stone is the option to go for. Located in a connecting alley behind the Yaramar hotel between the two backstreets towards the Los Boliches Church Square. Beautiful food from a traditional Spanish family run business.
Various Guinness Book records. Claims best authentic Italian pizza in Andalusia
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.
Traditional Spanish breakfast. A three-course Menu del Dia is only about €9.00 and is different every day.
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 offer special meals for restricted diets (vegetarian, gluten-free, egg-free, non-dairy).
Great nachos and burgers. American-style pub food.
Austrian and Hungarian cuisine, lunch and dinner. Thursdays closed.
Pizza, pasta, barbecue, daily specials, also take-away and home delivery. Opening hours: 12:00 to late every day.
Cafe and light food, low prices. Rare non-smoking tables section!
At 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.
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 22:00 'til late and the dance floor sees some action! Great atmosphere for all age groups. (Located just down from entrance to PYR Apartments.)
Excellent Thai food by a Thai chef. Take-away and free delivery service. Forget fast food, this is fresh, fast and delicious. Great service.
A little bit out of town but some of the best atmosphere and views on the coast. This Spanish bar is a locals bar but welcomes foreigners and is famous for its mojitos. The bar has a cool crowd between 20 and 35 years old and plays all sorts of music, this is the ideal place to catch up with friends or people watch.
Plankstek
Restaurant and pizzeria with a comfortably furnished restaurant and a stunning bar. Covered terrace with nice sea views.
Brilliant family-run Belgian bar. Over 100 Belgian beers available, great atmosphere, friendly owners.
In the 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.
The rooms are nice and the staff is friendly. Great place for both young tourists as well as families. Stella Maris has 24-hour reception, two lifts, a restaurant and bar. There is also a small swimming pool with sunbathing area.
On the beachfront, 200 m from the resort centre. 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.
Hotel IPV Palace & Spa
Los Boliches Weekly Market
The Los Boliches Market in Fuengirola is on Tuesdays from 9:00 to 14:00 with more than 450 stalls selling fruit, clothing and handicraft .
Fuengirola Flea Market
The Fuengirola Flea Market is on Saturdays from 9:00 to 14:00 in the same place as the Tuesday market: the Recinto Ferial. It is the largest flea market in Malaga.
Sunday Weekly Market
The Sunday Market in Fuengirola offers clothing, accessories and curious items.
A Finnish shopping and service center.
By car
Fuengirola is a 25-km drive from Malaga airport.
By 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).
By train
This will take you approximately 35 minutes by light rail from Málaga airport. Fuengirola is the last stop.
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.
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