Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Fuengirola travel guide

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With a population of 71.482, Fuengirola is a must-see destination in Andalusia, Spain. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Fuengirola has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Fuengirola

If you’re looking for affordable options, Hierro Casa de Fuegos Fuengirola (C. Larga, 8) and Madre Mía (C. Torrealta, 1) are great picks.

When to visit Fuengirola

Fuengirola in November
Estimated hotel price
AED 452
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fuengirola in November
Estimated hotel price
AED 452
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Fuengirola in July, when the average temperature is 24 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 6 °C, with an average temperature of 11 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 115 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Fuengirola, with an average rainfall of 2 mm.

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How to Get to Fuengirola

Plane

When flying to Fuengirola, you’ll arrive at Malaga Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), which is located 19 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Fuengirola from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 10h 45m.

Train

iryo is the most popular train carrier serving Fuengirola, followed by SNCF. The train station in Fuengirola is called Fuengirola, and is located 0.2 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Fuengirola is to pick up a car hire from Málaga, which is about 27 km from Fuengirola. You’ll find branches of Delpaso and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Málaga.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fuengirola, including Interbus, ALSA and Transportes Generales Comes. From Granada, the bus ride to Fuengirola takes 169 km and will cost you around AED 110. From Jerez de la Frontera, the ticket costs about AED 118 for a journey of 217 km.

Plane

When flying to Fuengirola, you’ll arrive at Malaga Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), which is located 19 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Fuengirola from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 10h 45m.

Train

iryo is the most popular train carrier serving Fuengirola, followed by SNCF. The train station in Fuengirola is called Fuengirola, and is located 0.2 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Fuengirola is to pick up a car hire from Málaga, which is about 27 km from Fuengirola. You’ll find branches of Delpaso and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Málaga.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fuengirola, including Interbus, ALSA and Transportes Generales Comes. From Granada, the bus ride to Fuengirola takes 169 km and will cost you around AED 110. From Jerez de la Frontera, the ticket costs about AED 118 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Fuengirola

AGPMalaga
GRXGranada Federico Garcia Lorca
SVQSevilla

Airlines serving Fuengirola

KLM
Good (1,481 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,880 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,841 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,367 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,291 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,909 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,162 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,559 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,529 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,734 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,550 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,873 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,180 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,376 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (2,185 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,432 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,234 reviews)
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Where to stay in Fuengirola

From 5-star hotels such as the Higueron Hotel Malaga, Curio Collection by Hilton to great affordable options like the Ona Las Rampas, Fuengirola offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 381 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 715 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hostal Los Corchos and Hotel Agur. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Fuengirola, with prices from AED 158 to AED 1,891 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Fuengirola are about 5% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Fuengirola

Most booked hotels in Fuengirola

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Hotel Ipv Palace & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 374+
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Occidental Fuengirola by Barceló
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 501+
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Leonardo Hotel Fuengirola Costa del Sol
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 389+
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Ilunion Miramar
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 243+
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Hotel Zen Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 224+
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tent Torremolinos
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 270+
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Hiring a car in Fuengirola

Expect to pay AED 6.73 per litre in Fuengirola (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 80.65 and AED 107.53. Compact (Seat Arona or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Fuengirola, while also 75% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay AED 6.73 per litre in Fuengirola (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 80.65 and AED 107.53. Compact (Seat Arona or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Fuengirola, while also 75% cheaper than other types, on average.

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