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 445
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fuengirola in November
Estimated hotel price
AED 445
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 14h.

Train

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Fuengirola, followed by AccesRail. 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 Thrifty, among others, in Málaga.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Fuengirola using Interbus or ALSA. From Granada, the bus ride to Fuengirola takes 169 km and will cost you around AED 121. From Seville, the ticket costs about AED 107 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 14h.

Train

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Fuengirola, followed by AccesRail. 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 Thrifty, among others, in Málaga.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Fuengirola using Interbus or ALSA. From Granada, the bus ride to Fuengirola takes 169 km and will cost you around AED 121. From Seville, the ticket costs about AED 107 for a journey of 266 km.

Airports near Fuengirola

AGPMalaga
GRXGranada Federico Garcia Lorca
SVQSevilla

Airlines serving Fuengirola

KLM
Good (1,450 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,773 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,720 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,172 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,207 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,867 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,106 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,254 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,509 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,678 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,697 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,387 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,159 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (2,135 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 339 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 721 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 136 to AED 3,632 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Fuengirola are about 1% 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 - Adults Recommended
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 326+
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Occidental Fuengirola by Barceló
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 444+
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Hotel Riu Costa Del Sol
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 590+
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Ilunion Miramar
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 217+
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Hotel Zen Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 191+
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Apartamentos Nuriasol
0 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 235+
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Hiring a car in Fuengirola

Expect to pay AED 6.40 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 76.69 and AED 102.26. Compact (Class Compact Wagon or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Fuengirola, while also 88% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay AED 6.40 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 76.69 and AED 102.26. Compact (Class Compact Wagon or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Fuengirola, while also 88% cheaper than other types, on average.