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Fuengirola has a wide range of hotels where you can stay. Some of them are:

AT Fuengirola Beach

Hotel  Las Palmeras, etc.

Eating out
You can enjoy a wide offer of  places to eat out. You may want to go to the  beach and sit by the sea in a chiringuito (beach bar) or taste delicious ´'tapas' in the town centre, in the gastronomic market or in typical bars, like Casa Colón or Bodega Charolais.

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Fuengirola lives overlooking the Mediterranean. Its 8 kms of beaches within the town centre have been awarded with the "Q" for quality distinction, awarded by the Spanish Tourism Quality Institute (ICTE) for the magnificent maintenance and quality of its sea and its sand.In total,

Fuengirola has more than 350,000 m2 of green public zones and more than 20 landscaped areas. All the town parks have facilities which enable us to enjoy these little havens to the utmost. Each one has its own charm and unique features.

Sports Park

It is a green space of over 7,000 square meters in the area of Los Pacos, between Pacosol street and Reina Doña Juana street. It is equiped to practice sport outdoor, street basketball courts, to play football panna 3x3, skate zone, ping pong fixed and upgraded areas to play chess.

Riverside Park (Parque Fluvial)
The Parque Fluvial is also worth mentioning. There you can practise a great deal of sports.

Our roundabouts, squares and street corners are adorned with a considerable number of sculptures. Works of art produced by prestigious national artists.

With the intention of getting quality art out onto the street, in the eighties a series of large format paintings were painted on the party walls of some buildings in the town, by esteemed, state-of-the-art artists.

Transport
As for transport, Fuengirola has both a train and a bus station, as well as taxi service.

By Angelina Osipova & Claudia Saravia

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THE MOORISH CASTLE
Since ancient times, the privileged site occupied by Fuengirola  has attracted many Mediterranean civilisations to these coasts. Each of these peoples, Phoenicians, Romans, Arabs... settled here leaving vestiges of their culture, which we can today appreciate through our historical heritage.

FINCA  EL SECRETARIO  (The Secretary Estate)   Here we can find Roman remains of a salting factory. Several pools and pottery are preserved. You can also see the details of  architecture and decoration of the private bathroom of a Roman villa.

THE PORT OF FUENGIROLA

The Port of Fuengirola is for sports and fishing and is not used for passenger transport, except for a ferry, the Starfish, which links it to the Port of Benalmádena performing daily crossings during the peak tourist season and twice a week during the offseason. In the port of Fuengirola there are restaurants where foreigners and locals come to visit the city.

CONSTITUTION SQUARE                     (Plaza de la Constitución)
In the central square of the Constitution, Fuengirola , opposite the Virgin Parish Church of Rosario , the main Catholic church in the town. This monument to the Spanish Constitution is located in the town centre and is the work of  the sculptor José Pereiro Lozano. Its creation dates back to 2002 . In its plate reads: "Article 2: The Constitution is based on the indissoluble unity of the Spanish Nation, the common and indivisible homeland of all Spaniards ..."

LA PESETA  (THE PESETA)

The town of Fuengirola dedicates a memorial to the peseta in connection with the disappearance of the Spanish currency in 2002 by the introduction of the euro.

By Natalia Rodríguez & Rocío Huertas

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Young people, children and adults are sure to have fun at Fuengirola's Zoo, minigolf courses, playgrounds, city tours in the tourist train, romantic rides in horse-drawn carriages, multiple boat cruises, cinemas, shopping centers, a variety of trendy shops and lively nightlife areas.

In Fuengirola you can practise all kinds of sports in Elola sports centre, with  two climatized indoor pools  (one Olympic), three soccer fields and two gymnasiums,  in equestrian centers and  tennis and paddle clubs, as well as in  numerous gymnasiums located in the municipality.   The seafront promenade shares the grounds with the fishing port and nice terrace bars and restaurants. This port offers the ease of performing dolphin watching cruises, water sports, scuba diving, game fishing and the Yacht Club welcomes outstanding sailing instructors.

Moreover, Fuengirola has excellent facilities such as the Castillo Sohail, the Permanent Fairground or the Peace Palace, which allow the organization of important events that ensure fun throughout the year:

-International Music and Dance Festival held in July (at Sohail Castle).

-International Fair of Nations (Feria de los Pueblos). At the fairground, it is held  a large festive gathering of culture and tradition of more than 30 countries, offering a spectacular display of its gastronomy, art and folklore are mixed in a relaxed and nurturing environment.

-Beer Festival. This popular Bavarian festival also takes place at the Sohail Castle. It is held in July and August and lasts 11 days..

- The Medieval Market, held in the Sohail Castle for four days in August. There you can find all kinds of products and engaging activities that turn the visit into a time travel and a walk along the Spain of jugglers, craftsmen guilds, traditional gastronomy, etc.

All in all, Fuengirola offers an extensive cultural program, including exhibitions, concerts, theater, dance, workshops .....

By Guillermo Naranjo

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Holiday information on Fuengirola - facts, video, reviews and map

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Travel information, video and reviews of Fuengirola. The upbeat, friendly town of Fuengirola is located on the Costa del Sol, Malaga Province, southern Spain. Enjoy excellent facilities, beaches and leisure.