Fuengirola Guidebook
Food Scene
Great little food court for tasting different local foods & beer.
31 locals recommend
The Gastromercado Gallery
5 C. EspañaGreat little food court for tasting different local foods & beer.
La Cubana is a cozy bar/restaurant at the Carvajal beach with excellent cocktails and food. Our favourite place!
47 locals recommend
Chiringuito La Cubana
s/n Sendero de Playa CarvajalLa Cubana is a cozy bar/restaurant at the Carvajal beach with excellent cocktails and food. Our favourite place!
Pulperia Freiduria El Choco
13 C. Francisco CanoVery traditional food served here!
This street is FULL of restaurants of all sorts, definitely worth a visit for dinner!
In Spanish we call it "Calle de hambre" meaning "hungry street" because of how many restaurants there are!
Calle Moncayo
Calle MoncayoThis street is FULL of restaurants of all sorts, definitely worth a visit for dinner!
In Spanish we call it "Calle de hambre" meaning "hungry street" because of how many restaurants there are!
Great spot for wine lovers in Fuengirola. Fantastic wines, delicious Spanish ham and worldclass cheeses in this small wine tavern in Los Boliches.
Distinto Vinos
Great spot for wine lovers in Fuengirola. Fantastic wines, delicious Spanish ham and worldclass cheeses in this small wine tavern in Los Boliches.
Kamana
Nice "chiringuito" close to the apartment, with beautiful views and delicious grilled fish.
Sightseeing
Carvajal beach is a less busy beach than the beaches closer to the centre. Dogs & topless are common 👍
27 locals recommend
Playa de Carvajal
Carvajal beach is a less busy beach than the beaches closer to the centre. Dogs & topless are common 👍
Castillo Sohail
s/n C. TartesiosOld castle worthy a visit, great views from there.
This is the main church in Fuengirola right in the heart of the city. The are has a lot of shopping, restaurants and bars.
7 locals recommend
Parroquia de Nuestra Señora del Rosario
19 Pl. de la ConstituciónThis is the main church in Fuengirola right in the heart of the city. The are has a lot of shopping, restaurants and bars.
Neighbourhoods
Mijas is a very cute village up the mountain, with spectacular views, donkeys and awesome restaurants. Definitely worth the visit!
214 locals recommend
Mijas
Mijas is a very cute village up the mountain, with spectacular views, donkeys and awesome restaurants. Definitely worth the visit!
Shopping
Large shopping centre in Fuengirola - you can take bus there (L1/L4/L5)
465 locals recommend
Miramar Centro Comercial
s/n Av. de la EncarnaciónLarge shopping centre in Fuengirola - you can take bus there (L1/L4/L5)
Saturdays (around 9-13) it's a flea market (used items) and on Wednesdays it's a market for new products. On both days there is a section of fresh local produce being sold as well.
Rastrillo Fuengirola (Solo Sabados)
158 C. Recinto FerialSaturdays (around 9-13) it's a flea market (used items) and on Wednesdays it's a market for new products. On both days there is a section of fresh local produce being sold as well.
City advice
Customs and culture
Spanish meal times
Spanish have quite different meal times to some other European countries, even its neighbour France.
Desayuno: 8:00-10:00+ (breakfast - most cafés open after 9)
Almuerzo: 10:30-12:00 (eg. coffee break)
Comida: 14:00-16:00 (lunch time)
Merienda: 17:30-19:00 (afternoon snack)
Cena: 20:30-22:30+ (dinner time)
Useful phrases
Useful phrases in Spanish
Hola – Hello
Adios – Goodbye
Por Favor – Please
Gracias – Thank you
No comprendo – I don’t understand
Hablas inglés? – Do you speak English?
¿Qué es esto? – What’s this?
¿Dónde está? – Where is?
¿Cuánto es? – How much is it?
La cuenta por favor – Bill, please