Hotels in Fuengirola

Fuengirola is not a destination that runs out in a weekend, but it is worth choosing well where you stay to make the most of every day. The city stretches along about six kilometres of coast, and the central area, between the promenade and calle Genil, is the most practical if you want to walk to the beach, the bars and the train station. The marina, to the west, is quieter at night and has good restaurants, although to go to the centre you will have to walk about twenty minutes or take a city bus. To the east, towards Carvajal and Torreblanca, the beaches are wider and there are fewer crowds, but also fewer shops and less nightlife; it is a good option if you are travelling with family or looking to rest.

The main difference between some areas and others is the pace and the price. The centre and the promenade concentrate the largest offer of apartments and hotels, and they are the most expensive in high season. The surroundings of the train station, towards the interior, usually have lower rates and are well connected, although you will have to walk a little further to the beach. The area of Los Boliches, halfway between the centre and Carvajal, has a more neighbourhood atmosphere, with a market on Saturdays and beach bars frequented by locals; prices are usually somewhat lower than in the centre. If what you want is a villa or a house with a garden, you will find them above all on the slopes of El Higuerón or in developments to the east, where a car becomes almost essential.

As for the price, the low season (from November to March, except Easter) is when the average rate drops the most; in those months you can find nights from 63 euros in simple apartments. June and September offer good weather and intermediate prices, while July and August are the most expensive and with the highest occupancy. To get there, the airport of Málaga is about twenty minutes away by car or on the commuter train, which stops in Fuengirola every twenty minutes; there are also direct buses from the bus station of Málaga. Once there, the city bus network covers the entire seafront and costs little more than one euro, but many areas are easy to get around on foot. Before booking, check whether the accommodation includes air conditioning (in summer it is almost essential), whether it has a lift if you are going to an upper floor, and whether the kitchen is equipped with the basics if you plan to eat at home. It is also worth looking at recent reviews about noise, especially in the centre, and confirming whether the final price includes cleaning or tourist taxes, which sometimes do not appear at first glance.