Fuengirola is a well
established holiday resort situated in the centre of Spain's Costa del
Sol. With it's three sandy beaches, Los Boliches, Gaviotas and
Torreblanca, which in total measures over five miles, it has become a
firm favourite with the many nationalities that visit each year.
Fuengirola is renowned for it's five miles of safe and sandy beaches
which are overlooked by the many apartment complexes and hotels that
accommodate the thousands of holidaymakers that visit each year.
Together with the newly laid promenade, it is one of the best holiday
resorts on the Costa del Sol. The beaches of Los Boliches, Gaviotas and
Torreblanca are classified as clean and safe by the Blue Flag
organisation.
Many watersports are available including, water skiing, paragliding and
windsurfing and of course pedaloes for the not so adventurous. There is
also a marina, which although not as illustrious as the ones in Puerto
Banus or Benalmadena, is still a pleasent place to wander and see the
cruisers and fishing boats. At the southern end of town is Sohail castle
which was constructed in the 12th century by the Romans. Since it was
recently renovated, many cultural events are staged here including the
Festival Ciudad de Fuengirola.
Food
and drink are particulaly well catered for, with hundreds of bars and
restaurants serving such diverse menus as good old British fish and
chips to Spanish tapas. The world renowned "Fish Alley", ( c/ Moncayo),
situated behind the Hotel el Puerto, is where you will find some of the
best restaurants in town. A pleasant sight seeing trip by horse drawn
carriage is one way to see what the resort has to offer.
The largest market on the Costa del Sol is held at the fair ground in
Fuengirola on Tuesday mornings. Visitors from other resorts along the
coast arrive by train, bus and also on organised excursions run by the
major travel companies. The market gets very congested, so please take
care of your handbags, wallets etc. Also beware of the gypsys who will
try to sell you flowers or tablecloths while their accomplice dips into
your pockets, bags, etc. There is also a boot sale on Saturdays held at
the same venue with a smaller market near the Pyramides Hotel on
Sundays, (10am).
Popular
mostly as a tourist destination, Fuengirola is now a bustling town
along the south coast of Spain, something which it owes to tourism as
much as its busy harbour. The industry in the town has helped bring
modern attractions which in turn have brought many people to enjoy holidays in Fuengirola, but those attractions compliment historic and cultural aspects such as Sohail Castle and Plaza de Toros.
Parque Acuatico Mijas (Location Map)Ctra. Nacional 340.Km 209 29650 Mijas Costa (Málaga) Tel: 952 460 404The
water park is actually in Fuengirola and not Mijas and is about twenty
minutes walk from the centre. It is open from the end of April to the
end of October. The park contains a kamikaze and raft slide, wave pool,
water chutes, adventure river and a mini park for children.
Fuengirola Zoo (Location map)Avda Camilo José Cela 6, 29640 Fuengirola (Málaga) Tel: 952 666 301Completely
refurbished and reopened in 2001, the zoo has been transformed to
replicate the natural habitat of each of the animal species living
there, with water and vegetation take the forefront. Rivers, waterfalls,
bridges and abandoned mines taken over by birds and bats, representing a
tropical rain forest.
Hipodromo Costa del SolUrb. Chaparral. P.O.Box 365. 29649 Mijas-Costa Tel: 952 592 700.Spains newest racecourse with 10,000 seats. Entrance fee: €5 Free entrance for children and youngsters less than18 years old, and pensioners.
Children's area available.
Free Parking.
Sea Fishing Trips – Fuengirola Port The “Ganeisha” is a 1969 wooden built Cornish Sea Fishing Boat now residing at Pier 2, Fuengirola Port. Fully
Spanish registered and licensed for fishing in the Alboran Sea, we
offer 2hr trips or 4hr trips to break up your day. To see the 25% child
discounts on offer and other details, please visit our website
