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Fuengirola Travel Guide: 234 reviews and 443 photos

A FUN, BUT WINDY DAY IN FUENGIROLA

Thursday, March 22, 2001 and Tuesday February 10, 2004
Located south and west of Torremolinos, FUENGIROLA is just a short drive away. Its eight kilometres of coast-line makes it an important tourist resort with nice beaches like Carvajal, Torreblanca del Sol, Los Boliches, La Gaviotes, Santa Amalia and El Castillo.
The beautiful promenade spans practically the entire coast-line of Fuengirola, from the area of Sohail Castle to Santa Fe de los Boliches.
One of the more attractive features of Fuengirola is its port. This is one of the most important suppliers of fresh fish to restaurants in the western area of the Costa del Sol.
Sohail Castle is Fuengirola's most important monument and was built in the 10th century.

Update: February 20, 2010
Took the train to Fuengirola to go to the Saturday Flea Market. It was a beautiful sunny day.

THANK YOU EVA

Eva (Diageva) & Hans

Tuesday February 10, 2004
Hans and I spent part of the afternoon and evening in Fuengirola with a special VT member who lives in Fuengirola. Eva (Diageva) met us at the train station, treated us to delicious churros and later in the evening, we were honoured to have dinner with her. Thank you for a lovely time and hope the next time the weather will be a little better.

MARKETS IN FUENGIROLA

Entrance to the "Feria"

Fuengirola boasts the biggest market on the coast on Tuesdays and a terrific flea market held every Saturday. Both are held at the "FERIA" or fairground which is located not far from the train station. There is also a third, smaller market held in the Port on Sundays.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Lovely, diverse City with a wonderful Promenade
Cons:It was very windy and cool, not nice for sightseeing.

Last visit to Fuengirola: Feb 2010
Intro Updated Feb 28, 2010
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ALWAYS COUNT YOUR CHANGE Tourist Traps (1)

Update: February 20, 2010 Took the train to Fuengirola as I wanted to go to the Saturday Flea Market at the Feria -... more travel advice

FUENGIROLA'S FAIR GROUNDS Shopping (4)

The location of Fuengirola's Tuesday and Saturday's Markets is in the RECINTO FERIAL. It is also the site of many fairs.... more travel advice

TAPAS AND MORE Restaurants (4)

After we were done going through the Flea Market, we were both a little hungary for a snack. On the way to the train... more travel advice

RICH IN HISTORY Favorites (7)

Like many Andalusian towns, Fuengirola is very RICH IN HISTORY, having at times been occupied by the Romans, Phoenicians... more travel advice

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Written Feb 28, 2010

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evaanna Oct 26, 2009 at 12:00 PM

You seem to have enjoyed your trip to this lovely historic town. Churros do look funny but if they are so yummy as you say, I'd love to try them. I also like to peer at other people's plates, esp. before I place my order.
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hopang Oct 19, 2009 at 10:47 AM

Lovely Fuengirola travel page with wonderful photographs. Paseo Maritimo, the Marina and the Plaza certainly look lovely and wonderful to stroll along. Thanks for your virtual tour. ~ho & pang
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jumpingnorman Aug 17, 2009 at 2:57 PM

Fuengirola is rich in history -- and cold winds too! I'm glad you found the scraf you wanted...hopefully it won't be too windy when I visit someday...Norman :)
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Faiza-Ifrah Aug 16, 2008 at 9:01 AM

nice tips on this small beautiful city that we visited ages ago and are planning to visit again. this will be to andalucia and other attractions as well. i even started building my travel guide.
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barbskie Mar 1, 2008 at 4:13 PM

Hmmm, your tip is featured! i like churros very much... but i wonder why i didn't include this to my tips :) thanks for sharing. cheers! julz
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sennaya Jan 11, 2008 at 1:20 PM

MMM Churros - looks delicious!
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Kuznetsov_Sergey Nov 23, 2007 at 9:09 AM

Another beautiful place in Spain which I unfortunately could't visit. Thanks Lori for the virtual tour!
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marielexoteria Nov 22, 2007 at 6:21 AM

I love churros. In my country you can buy them filled with nutella, vanilla cream, etc. or at least you could as of 2003. Keep up the good work :)
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Stephen-KarenConn Aug 5, 2007 at 8:23 AM

Reading this page makes me feel like I've just taken a stroll with you and Hansi along the promenade. Now I wish we could stop in for some of those churros and a cup of hot chocolate.
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traveldave Mar 27, 2007 at 7:31 AM

Looks like a nice little town to explore, especially with a local VTer! Too bad the weather didn't cooperate, but I'd rather have chilly weather in March than hordes of tourists during the warmer months.