Fuengirola has 8 sandy beaches

1. Playa el Ejido (Playa del Castillo) is the most southwestern beach. This wide sandy beach is named after Castillo de Sohail, the Moorish castle located on the adjoining hill. In summer many concerts and other activities are organized here.
   
2. Santa Amalia is the first beach beyond the Fuengirola river, the río de Fuengirola. There is a beautiful suspension bridge to connect the beaches. Along the rio de Fuengirola you can practice various sports activities.
3. Playa San Francisco is the next beach. This is a well maintained beach with many facilities. In the summer it can get very crowded here.
4. El Puerto de Fuengirola is the next beach with the fishing harbour and marina of Fuengirola, the Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola. In the harbour you can book several nice boat trips, from dolphin spotting to trips along the coast to Benalmadena. For the more adventurous among us, all kinds of water sports are available, and there are several private boats for rent. Please note that in some cases you will need to be in possession of a boating license. There is also a diving school in the port, they offer various diving programs including a "Bautismo de Buceo" freely translated "a baptism in diving" You will receive a crash course of 3 hours with theory and practice.
   
5. Los Boliches is one of the most popular beaches in Fuengirola. Here you will find everything you need for a day by the sea. Sunbeds, parasols, playgrounds and beach restaurants. The beach is 1.300 meters long so there is always a place to be found.
   
6. Playa Las Gaviotas is located 5 km from the center, but despite that distance it is quite busy here in summer! There are beach restaurants (chirinquitos) where you can also rent a sunbeds.
7. Playa de Torreblanca is easily accessible by train from Fuengirola or Malaga. Get off at the stop Torreblanca. From there it is a walk of 400 meters downhill to the beach. On this stretch of sand of one kilometre there are playgrounds where the children can have fun.
8. Playa Carvajal is the furthest away from the centre of Fuengirola, but is easily accessible by train. It is a quiet beach, where you can really enjoy your holiday. Fuengirola offers everyone who loves a beach holiday fantastic opportunities to sunbathe on its well-kept beaches! 
   

Day out
In Fuengirola there are a number of fun and easily accessible amusement parks, where you as a family can make a nice trip. During the hot summer months you can not only enjoy a wonderful beach holiday but also cool off in Aquamijas water park. For the children it is also very nice to spend a day at the zoo in the center of Fuengirola Bioparc. If the little ones want to lose their energy during the holiday then the open playground Barco Pirata is a good option. This is a large pirate ship full of climbing equipment. 

If you just want to enjoy a day of shopping then you can certainly succeed in Fuengirola, in addition to the various boutiques and shops in the city centre. There is also a large shopping centre called El Corte Inglés and a large indoor shopping mall called Miramar.  Miramar has many different kinds of shops, restaurants and a large supermarket the Carrefour.

Did you know that:
The town of Fuengirola did not get its name until after the Christian conquest of the Moorish occupiers in 1485, called then Font-Jirola

Places and sights in Fuengirola that are worth a visit during your holiday.

• Plaza Chinorros, a famous tapas square in Fuengirola. Here you can eat delicious tapas and other types of Spanish snacks along with a cool drink.
• Plaza de Constitución, the square with the white church, is located in the cemtrum of Fuengirola. You can park in the underground car park below the square. The always lively and cozy square is surrounded by shopping areas and streets with a very wide choice of restaurants, terraces and bars.
  
• El Mercadillo Market on Tuesday morning, this is the largest outdoor market in Andalucia. The Market can be found on the Feria square at the Calle Recinto Ferial.

Markets in Fuengirola

• Tuesday morning: El Mercadillo Market, the largest outdoor market in Andalucia. The Market can be found on the Feria square at the Calle Recinto Ferial.
• Saturday morning: Carbootsale also on the Feria square at the Calle Recinto Ferial.
• Sunday morning: Market on the street calle Mendez Nuñez.
  

The photo below was taken during Christmas on the square "La Plaza de Constución" in Fuengirola.