Fuengirola travel guide
Fuengirola Tourism | Fuengirola Guide
You're Going to Love Fuengirola
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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Fuengirola has to offer.
When to visit Fuengirola
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.
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 13h 10m.
Train
Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Fuengirola, followed by iryo. The train journey from Fuengirola to Madrid takes 2h 42m and costs around AED 103 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Barcelona, expect to pay about AED 257 for a 5h 42m trip. 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 Wiber and Delpaso, among others, in Málaga.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fuengirola, including ALSA, Socibus and iryo. From Seville, the bus ride to Fuengirola takes 241 km and will cost you around AED 99. From Madrid, the ticket costs about AED 198 for a journey of 269 km.
Airlines serving Fuengirola
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 338 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 368 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hostal Los Corchos and Hotel Agur.
Where to stay in popular areas of Fuengirola
Most booked hotels in Fuengirola
Hiring a car in Fuengirola
Expect to pay AED 5.95 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 71.40 and AED 95.20. Economy (Seat Ibiza or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Fuengirola, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.