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Fuengirola on
the Costa del Sol in Southern Spain by Anne Sewell
You might have already visited
Fuengirola in summer - too many people, burning summer heat? Time to replan
your Spanish holiday!
 The
ideal time to visit this vibrant coastal city is during autumn and spring.
Mild and pleasant temperatures, glorious sunshine, and quieter streets
and beaches make for a really enjoyable holiday! You will find people smile
just that little bit easier, shopping and dining are an absolute pleasure,
and you can enjoy all the attractions this city has to offer in comfort.
Wonderful sandy beaches,
relatively empty out of season, stretch along the coast with many restaurants,
bars and chiringuitos (beach cafes) to choose from. Plenty of good shops
including fashion, food, shoes, etc. and some excellent new shopping centres
have opened up on the border of Fuengirola and Mijas.
Fuengirola is very convenient
to Malaga airport - a short drive or train ride away, and is also close
to Marbella and other attractions on the Costa del Sol (also known as the
Costa del Golf for golfing fans!)
Other major attractions in
Fuengirola include:
 The
Fuengirola Zoo:
Right in the middle of town
is an oasis of calm, a world class zoo with wonderful animals in very natural
enclosures. Appropriate regional sounds play as you walk around the various
areas of the zoo. Of particular interest are the Sumatra Tigers, the gorillas,
and also the Lemur enclosure, with many of these fascinating creatures
from Magagascar. This enclosure is open with a tour guide at certain times
of the day - ask when you arrive at the zoo for a close up experience with
magical lemurs. Best time to visit is either early morning (zoo opens at
10 am) or late afternoon.
The Sohail Castle:
On a hilltop, close to the
centre of town is the Sohail Castle. Makes a pleasant stroll (if a bit
uphill), with wonderful sea views from the top.
 Fuengirola
Port:
The port of Fuengirola consists
of two sections:
1. A working fishing port
where it is fascinating to watch the fishermen offloading their catches
from the boats - you can also take a pleasant stroll around the port from
this point and look at the many boats moored in the port, and also magnificent
mountain views.
2. A leisure boat marina,
with many attractive yachts and other boats. In this area are several pubs
and restaurants, and also enjoyable boat trips are on offer, including
sailing boats and glass bottomed boats for viewing the dolphins.
So come and visit Fuengirola
and enjoy our city in the so called "off season"! You won't regret it,
and will have a wonderful holiday!
About the Author
Anne Sewell lives in Fuengirola,
Spain and runs the website, All
Spain Accommodation.
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