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Fuengirola is just twenty minutes from Malaga airport and is situated on the
Malaga to Fuengirola train line which services other popular nearby resorts such
as Benalmadena and Torremolinos to name but a few - this local train departs
from Malaga City and also calls at the Airport.
Fuengirola is one of the most important tourist towns on the eastern Costa de
Sol, its municipal area extending almost eleven square kilometres along the
coast between Benalmadena and Mijas. The northeast boundary is the Arroyo del
Jardin stream, and the south–eastern one is at the mouth of the Fuengirola
River.
In the extreme north the terrain is mountainous, speckled with housing
developments. The area offers the best in tourism: beautiful landscape, the best
restaurants, top hotels, a marina and a great deal more besides.
Directions from Malaga Airport:
Turn to Avenida del Comandante Garcia Morat
Take Avenida del Comandante Garcia Morat for 1.2 km
Turn right onto Avenida de Velazquez/N-340 for 2.8 km
Take Autopista del Mediterráneo/A-7/E-15 for 21 km
Exit Fuengirola
The origin of the name ‘Fuengirola’ is probably Spanish rather than Roman or
Moorish deriving from a type of ship called ‘girolas’ that used to dock here.
The Phoenicians settled here on the hill outside the present town centre that
the Romans later built a castle on, calling it Suel, and this soon became the
focal point of the settlement.
The ruins of the castle can be clearly seen on the hill from the main coast road
into the town from Marbella.
The Visigoths were, in fact, the first to settle here, but more in passing than
as permanent residents and the Moorish presence was consolidated from the 8th
century onwards; evidence of their settlements is the burial ground discovered
near the hot springs at Torreblanca.
The castle was reconstructed again in the 18th century with the aim of fighting
smugglers in the area, and from then on the town became an important supply
centre for ships sailing towards the Straits of Gibraltar. It was at this time
that the place became definitively known as Fuengirola, the name deriving from
the Genoan ships that frequently made harbour here, trading in groceries (boliches).
Thus the name Los Boliches, formerly separate from, but now forming part of, the
same urban area as Fuengirola.
Fuengirola is most famous for its five miles of sandy beaches (the beaches known
as Boliches; Gaviotas and Torreblanca hold a European blue flag), high-rise
hotels and residential apartment blocks lining the coast.
Fuengirola is popular with Spanish nationals, many of whom head to the coast
throughout August own apartments here. However, there is a high percentage of
ex-pats, which has lead to the preponderance of sausage and mash type
establishments side by side with the Spanish tapas bars. Check out the Paseo
Maritimo - one of the longest in Spain!
The Local Council has recognized the need to revamp the area, and has recently
widened the Paseo and planted palm trees, flowers and added more seating.
The town has better bus links than many areas along the coast, as most routes
originate or terminate at the bus station (ticket window and covered bench!) You
can take the bus to Málaga, Marbella, Estepona, Mijas and even Algeciras.
The Costa del Sol is aptly named – the sun makes an appearance almost every day
and temperatures range from a mild 8ºC in the winter to a very pleasant 30ºC in
the summer, consequently outdoor activities play a huge part in our lives, from
the more energetic pursuits such as sailing, swimming and golf to the very
popular relaxing pastime of eating and drinking!
Enjoy a plethora of
sports facilities and a dynamic range of culinary delights available in the
wide selection of fantastic
restaurants and cafés in every town and city on the Costa del Sol!
Culture vultures are certainly not forgotten. The magnificent historical cities
of Sevilla, Granada, Córdoba and Jerez are only a pleasant day trip away. Who
could visit the Alhambra in Granada and not be impressed! Conversely, North
África is an hour’s boat ride across the strait from Algeciras – Morocco,
Tangier, Casablanca -
names to fire the imagination.
Enjoy ‘Costa Living’ to the full! Experience the vast cultural heritage of
Andalucía: fairs, festivals, castles, cathedrals, equestrian shows, bull-fights,
fine wines, electrifying flamenco music and dance and much more…
If you wish to receive info on property
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Villas Spain Rentals are members of Infocasa and the IDD we
collaborate closely with all the top real estate agents on the coast and inland.
So the chances are, if it exists, we can find it for you!
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