Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Fuengirola travel guide

Fuengirola Tourism | Fuengirola Guide

You're Going to Love Fuengirola

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 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Fuengirola has to offer.

Article

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 January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 138
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fuengirola in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 138
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.

Data provided by weatherbase
Temperatures
Temperatures
Data provided by weatherbase

How to Get to Fuengirola

Plane

When flying to Fuengirola, you’ll arrive at Malaga Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), which is located 12 miles from the city centre Airlines that fly from Canada to Fuengirola include Porter Airlines, Air Transat and WestJet. The shortest flight to Fuengirola from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 6h 55m.

Train

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Fuengirola, followed by iryo. The train journey from Fuengirola to Córdoba takes 1h 10m and costs around C$ 13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about C$ 42 for a 2h 44m trip. The train station in Fuengirola is called Fuengirola, and is located 0.1 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Fuengirola is to pick up a car rental from Málaga, which is about 17 miles from Fuengirola. You’ll find branches of Wheego and Delpaso, among others, in Málaga.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fuengirola, including ALSA, Interbus and rede expressos. From Granada, the bus ride to Fuengirola takes 95 miles and will cost you around C$ 45. From Seville, the ticket costs about C$ 43 for a journey of 165 miles.

Plane

When flying to Fuengirola, you’ll arrive at Malaga Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), which is located 12 miles from the city centre Airlines that fly from Canada to Fuengirola include Porter Airlines, Air Transat and WestJet. The shortest flight to Fuengirola from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 6h 55m.

Train

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Fuengirola, followed by iryo. The train journey from Fuengirola to Córdoba takes 1h 10m and costs around C$ 13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about C$ 42 for a 2h 44m trip. The train station in Fuengirola is called Fuengirola, and is located 0.1 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Fuengirola is to pick up a car rental from Málaga, which is about 17 miles from Fuengirola. You’ll find branches of Wheego and Delpaso, among others, in Málaga.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fuengirola, including ALSA, Interbus and rede expressos. From Granada, the bus ride to Fuengirola takes 95 miles and will cost you around C$ 45. From Seville, the ticket costs about C$ 43 for a journey of 165 miles.

Airports near Fuengirola

Airlines serving Fuengirola

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,612 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,560 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,077 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,801 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,040 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,678 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,430 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,066 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,500 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,500 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,328 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,591 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,083 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,143 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,081 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (281 reviews)
Show more

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 C$ 116 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 220 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 vacation rental options in Fuengirola, with prices from C$ 42 to C$ 2,111 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Fuengirola are about 38% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Fuengirola

Most booked hotels in Fuengirola

Hotel Apartamentos Bajondillo
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 105+
Leonardo Hotel Fuengirola Costa del Sol
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 92+
Hotel Riu Costa Del Sol
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 208+
Ona Las Rampas
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 63+
Ilunion Fuengirola
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 98+
Ilunion Miramar
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 75+

Renting a car in Fuengirola

Expect to pay C$ 2.39 per litre in Fuengirola (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 28.64 and C$ 38.19.

Expect to pay C$ 2.39 per litre in Fuengirola (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 28.64 and C$ 38.19.