FUENGIROLA
Fuengirola has become one of the favorite destinations for tourists who come to the province of Malaga thanks to the significant development of its infrastructures. This municipality, which belongs to the Western Costa del Sol, is located in the center of the coastline of the Costa del Sol and its easy access from anywhere facilitates the arrival of many tourists throughout the year.
If you are looking for a vacation on the beach without the hustle and bustle of the big cities, but with all its services, we recommend that you check everything that Fuengirola can offer you.
Fuengirola stands out for its taste of the sea. And it is that its extensive selection of fish and seafood becomes, without a doubt, the protagonist of its gastronomy. Thus, this town honors the fishing village that it claims to be. The favorites of all this variety are the malagueña fritter and the sardine skewers, the rice with seafood, the potato stewed with conger eel, the dogfish with potatoes, the red mullet a la marinera or the fried whitefish.
In addition, Fuengirola also features specialties such as white garlic, garlic soups, polvorones or pepper salad, without forgetting, of course, its meat grills, which are very famous in the area.
MONUMENTS
Fuengirola’s promenade stretches for 8 kilometers, which makes it one of the longest in Spain. The walk runs along the beaches of the municipality along with great bars, restaurants, terraces, hotels and shops.
Sohail Castle is one of the main tourist attractions in Fuengirola. Its views of the Mediterranean and the nearby Sierra de Mijas are fantastic. Abderramán III had the castle built in 956. Today, the site serves as the setting for numerous concerts and cultural events.
The Fuengirola Bullring, inaugurated in 1962, hosts every season all kinds of bullfighting and equestrian festivities, among which the national horse-drawn carriage and carriage competition stands out.
The archaeological site of the Finca del Secretary also deserves to be visited. The discovery of this Roman enclave took place in the 70s. In it, remains from between the 1st and 5th centuries AD were found, including an alfar, some thermal baths and a salting factory. The site has an interpretation center where the rooms of the hot springs that have been recreated stand out.
POPULAR FESTIVALS
The festive calendar in Fuengirola begins at Easter with the traditional processions that take place throughout the province of Malaga.
The International People’s Fair, in May, is the main event of the year in Fuengirola. A meeting in which more than 30 countries show their culture, their folklore, their gastronomy. Declared a Provincial Tourist Singularity, this festival lasts for four days.
In June, on the occasion of San Juan, the traditional “juás” are burned; while in July, as in other municipalities on the Costa del Sol, a seafaring procession is held for the day of the Virgen del Carmen.
One of the most prestigious musical events on the Costa del Sol is the Fuengirola City Festival, held at Sohail Castle in July. Every year, its line-up includes musicians of different genres, from flamenco to rock.
Other outstanding festivities are the Beer Festival in July, which takes place in the Arab fortress of Fuengirola; the Medieval Market, in August; as well as the Erotic Tapa Route, accompanied by theater performances, concerts, exhibitions and trade shows.
