The essentials in Fuengirola are the beach, Sohail Castle, Bioparc zoo and the seafront promenade, all on foot from Playa del Castillo. Within 20 minutes you have Mijas village, the Benalmádena cable car, Selwo Marina and Sea Life.
Fuengirola is compact and easy: almost everything is on foot or a short train or bus ride away. These are the ideas we recommend most to our guests.
In Fuengirola, on foot from the apartment
- Playa del Castillo beach. Right opposite: wide sand, a family atmosphere and fewer people than in the centre.
- Sohail Castle. A 10th-century fortress at the river mouth, 8 minutes’ walk away, with open-air concerts in summer.
- Bioparc Fuengirola. A zoo recreating tropical habitats (Madagascar, Equatorial Africa, South-East Asia), about 15 minutes on foot. In summer, go early.
- Seafront promenade. Over 7 km by the sea, perfect for walking, running or cycling to Los Boliches and the marina.
- Marina. Restaurants, ice-cream parlours and boat trips around the bay.
- Tuesday market. One of the largest on the coast, at the fairground. On Saturdays, a flea market.
- Miramar shopping centre. 500 m away: cinema, supermarket and shops for cloudy days.
- Tapas in the old town. Plaza de la Constitución and the streets around it.
Within 20 minutes
- Mijas village. A white village in the hills with views over the whole coast. About 15 minutes by car or bus.
- Benalmádena cable car. Up Mount Calamorro to see the coast from above (and Africa on clear days).
- Selwo Marina and Sea Life Benalmádena. Dolphins, penguins and an aquarium: a safe bet with children.
- Marbella and Málaga. 20 and 30 minutes away: see Marbella from Fuengirola and Málaga in a day.
Getting around
- C-1 Cercanías train: links Fuengirola with Benalmádena, Torremolinos, the airport and central Málaga.
- Bus: routes to Mijas, Marbella and nearby towns.
- Car: handy for day trips. If you bring one, you can book the apartment’s garage space.