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 443
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fuengirola in November
Estimated hotel price
AED 443
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 15m.

Train

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Fuengirola, followed by iryo. The train journey from Fuengirola to Córdoba takes 0h 59m and costs around AED 84 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about AED 84 for a 2h 47m 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 Delpaso and Alamo, among others, in Málaga.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fuengirola, including Interbus, ALSA and Damas. From Granada, the bus ride to Fuengirola takes 153 km and will cost you around AED 118. From Seville, the ticket costs about AED 114 for a journey of 266 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 15m.

Train

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Fuengirola, followed by iryo. The train journey from Fuengirola to Córdoba takes 0h 59m and costs around AED 84 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about AED 84 for a 2h 47m 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 Delpaso and Alamo, among others, in Málaga.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fuengirola, including Interbus, ALSA and Damas. From Granada, the bus ride to Fuengirola takes 153 km and will cost you around AED 118. From Seville, the ticket costs about AED 114 for a journey of 266 km.

Airports near Fuengirola

AGPMalaga
GRXGranada Federico Garcia Lorca
SVQSevilla

Airlines serving Fuengirola

KLM
Good (1,470 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,844 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,784 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,286 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,253 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,897 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,418 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,544 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,712 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,203 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (2,164 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 350 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 743 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 147 to AED 1,825 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Fuengirola are about 4% 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 316+
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Occidental Fuengirola by Barceló
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 331+
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Hotel Riu Costa Del Sol
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 686+
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Leonardo Hotel Fuengirola Costa del Sol
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 286+
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Ilunion Miramar
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 228+
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Ilunion Fuengirola
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 352+
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Hiring a car in Fuengirola

Expect to pay AED 6.47 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 77.57 and AED 103.42. The most frequently booked car type in Fuengirola is Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Convertible or similar) is, on average, 31% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 6.47 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 77.57 and AED 103.42. The most frequently booked car type in Fuengirola is Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Convertible or similar) is, on average, 31% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.