Fuengirola

Fuengirola is a municipality on the Costa del Sol that stretches along seven kilometers of Mediterranean coast and offers wide sandy beaches. The waterfront promenade runs parallel to the sea and connects residential areas with commercial districts.

Phoenicians founded a settlement here called Suel that later became a municipality under Roman rule. In the 10th century the Moors built a fortress that still stands above the coast today.

The name comes from Arabic and means "spring of olive oil", a reference to the ancient trade that shaped this settlement. Today the town center mixes local residents with visitors, and the fish market still operates in the early morning hours.

The C-1 train line connects the town directly to Málaga airport and city center, with trains running every twenty minutes during the day. Most beaches have accessible paths with wooden walkways over the sand.

The medieval Sohail Castle now serves as an open-air concert venue and hosts regular music events during the summer months. Visitors can walk through the stone walls and towers that offer views over the sea and entire coastline.

Location: Málaga Province

Capital city: Fuengirola

Elevation above the sea: 6 m

Part of: Fuengirola Notary District, Mancomunidade de Concellos da Costa do Sol Occidental, Costa del Sol Occidental

Shares border with: Mijas, Benalmádena

Website: http://fuengirola.es

GPS coordinates: 36.54167,-4.62500

Latest update: December 12, 2025 00:24