Fuengirola ....

[horseshoes]

..... have you been? What's it like. Any tips or pointers? Thank you.

[boxtops]

Yes. Very pleasant part of the coast, very busy in the summer. We usually stay further along the coast towards Malaga. Fuengirola is a very busy town, quite built up - we've not been there for some years so I don't know what the holiday resorts might be like these days.

[horseshoes]

Thanks Boxy. I thought we were staying in Malaga itself but we're in Fuengirola, which I THINK I'm disappointed about. I've looked at photos of it on Tripadvisor and it does look very built up and touristy. However, we will have a car so we can escape if needed! Whatever, I know we'll have fun and find loads to do. x

[malagabob]

Fuengirola. A large town about 10 miles west of Malaga, on the costa del Sol In the province of Andalucia. A beach resort favoured by many, Brits included. Its made up of many streets, some only wide enough for 1 car
There is evidence of Roman occupation and Arab (A castle to the west)
The town holds a very large flea/fruit and veg market on a Tuesday morning. And a very large car boot/antiques market on a Sat morning.
There are plenty of shop/bars/restaurants in the town, and a Zoo.
It is easily reached from Malaga centre or from the airport via the Cercanias electric train every 20 min. The train calls at Torremolinos and Benalmadena amongst other stations. http://www.renfe.com/EN/viajeros/cercanias/malaga/
There are 2 stations in Fuengirola. Los Boliches a high level stop, and Fuengirola terminal, an underground stop end of the line. Fuengirola can also be reached by bus. www.avanzabus.com
Temperatures can reach 40 degrees+ in August and even a pleasant 20 in winter.

[horseshoes]

Great Malagabob. Thank you. Car boot/market - oh yes great. Zoo - definitely not! What about a few miles in any direction? Beautiful churches? Art galleries etc.