Beaches
Fuengirola has around 8 km of beaches, several with a Blue Flag. Playa del Castillo, opposite the apartment, is one of the calmest and most family-friendly; Los Boliches and Las Gaviotas are livelier, with beach bars.
Fuengirola · Costa del Sol
Fuengirola guide from the apartment
Everything within walking distance of Playa del Castillo, and how to get around the Costa del Sol easily.
Sohail Castle
A 10th-century fortress an 8-minute walk away. It hosts open-air concerts and festivals in summer, with views over the whole bay.
Bioparc Fuengirola
An immersive zoo recreating tropical habitats, 15 minutes on foot. A family favourite; go early or at sunset in summer.
Seafront promenade
Over 7 km of promenade from Carvajal to the castle, with terraces, restaurants and a cycle lane. Perfect for a sunrise run or a sunset stroll.
Tuesday market
One of the largest street markets on the Costa del Sol, at the fairground on Tuesday mornings. On Saturdays there is a flea market.
Miramar shopping centre
500 m from the apartment: supermarket, cinemas, shops and restaurants. Handy for your first-day shopping.
Distances from the apartment
- Playa del Castillo beach50 m · 1 min walk
- Sohail Castle600 m · 8 min walk
- Miramar shopping centre500 m · 6 min walk
- Local train (Cercanías)4 min by car
- Bioparc Fuengirola zoo15 min walk
- Málaga Airport18 min by car · direct train
- Marbella20 min by car
- Málaga city centre30 min by car · 45 min by train
Getting here
From Málaga Airport (AGP) the C-1 Cercanías train reaches Fuengirola in about 35 minutes, every 20–30 minutes. By car or taxi it is about 18 minutes via the A-7.
If you come by car, you can book our garage space in the same building (paid separately).
For day trips: Marbella is 20 minutes away, Mijas village 15, Málaga 30, and Ronda or Granada make great day trips.
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