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General Description of Fuengirola
Basically a ribbon development, Fuengirola sprawls for 6½ mls along the beach, extending 1½ mls inland at its widest point. The resort has the feel of a mini-Benidorm, with thickly spread, high-rise buildings catering for the vast influx of – mainly British – tourists. However, it still boasts a large fishing fleet, and the narrow, generally busy coast road is pleasant enough, stretching the length of the beach. The bustling central tourist-orientated area covers 4 mls of beach front – which is roughly divided by the marina – and extends rather chaotically inland for ½ ml; city-centre driving is certainly not for the faint of heart or those with a fear of parallel parking.
Market/Suitability
Caters for all types, but is more popular with families and middle-aged to mature couples, as well as golfers.
Location/Contact
Location: On Spain's S coast, roughly midway between Torremolinos (to the E) and Marbella (to the W). 19 mls SW of Malaga; 16 mls SW of Malaga airport.
Position: Astride a very busy main road whose heavy traffic is only partially relieved by the national highway which skirts the edge of the resort. Inland and to the rear of the town stands the Sierra de Mijas mountain range.
Website: www.fuengirola.org
Accommodation
Varies from hostels and pensions to 4-star hotels, but the majority are apartment blocks or complexes.
Beach
The sandy beach stretches for 6½ mls, except for a break in the vicinity of the marina, where various water sports can be enjoyed. The promenade is lined with open-air cafes and bars, mostly offering British breakfasts.
Shopping
Good, with a varied selection of merchandise. At least 4 hypermarkets on the outskirts. Large Tues-morning market (known as the most popular on the coast) in the centre of the resort.
Entertainment
Daytime: beach activities and water sports including beach volleyball and windsurfing; remains of the Moorish Castle of Sohail, on a hill on the W outskirts of town; zoo; well-equipped water park.
Nightlife: varied, with something to suit everyone.
Eating Out
Plenty of restaurants to suit everyone's taste and pocket, either within the resort or just outside. Fish and shellfish, not surprisingly, are the local specialities, but don't be surprised to find an awful lot of bangers and mash!
Public Transport
Frequent buses run between Marbella, Torremolinos, Malaga and Mijas, as well as frequent trains every ½ hr throughout the day to Torremolinos and Malaga, with a stop conveniently at the international airport.
Local Excursions
See Torremolinos.
Serving Airports
Malaga (AGP)
Flight time from the UK: 2 hrs. 50 mins
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