Fuengirola - Malaga - Costa del Sol

The town of Fuengirola can be found in the eastern part of the Costa del Sol, bordering the towns of Mijas and Benalmádena. The town is 27 kilometres from the capital of the province and 8km from Mijas. The average annual rainfall is 570 l/m2 and the average temperature is 18 º C.

The municipal area of Fuengirola is the smallest of the province and is reduced to the coastal strip occupied by the Fuengirola itself and the neighborhood of Santa Fe de Los Boliches, extending along the seven km. of coastline all having excellent beaches.
Although its origin seems to date back to the Phoenician era, it was in the Arab period when, for reasons of defense, they built the Sohail Castle, which still retains some of its walls.

Monuments

Iglesia Virgin del Rosario (Church of the Virgen of the Rosary)
Castillo de Sohail (Sohail Castle)
Remains at Torreblanca del Sol
Iglesia de Ntra Sra del Carmen (Church of Our Lady of Carmen)
Monument to the Peseta
Roman remains at Finca del Secretario

Gastronomy

In Fuengirola you can enjoy both Spanish and international cuisine.
Don’t miss the tasty sardines, fried fish, garlic soup, gazpacho, fresh seafood and baked fish.

Directions

The Mediterranean Expressway (A-7, N-340) connects the city of Fuengirola perfectly with the rest of the Costa del Sol. The town is also accessible by train (commuter line C-2) from Malaga, Torremolinos and Arroyo de la Miel (Benalmadena), and from the airport.

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