Fuengirola on the Costa del Sol has about 85,000 permanent residents and is therefore suitable for actual residency. Thus, in the low season you won't be living in a ghost town. Throughout the year, there is something to do in every area - from cultural to shopping. The local train to the airport and Málaga city is a big plus. Without a car, you can easily go for a drink and a bite in the centre of Malaga. You and your guests board the train at the airport towards your apartment, villa or house. There is also a good bus connection along the coastal towns to Marbella. The Costa del Sol has excellent roads and highways for your own car as well.
There is no shortage of beaches - Fuengirola has over 6 km of them. In addition, there is a harbour, a wide promenade along the sea with a large selection of restaurants, bars, and nightclubs in every price range. The city also has theatres, museums, festivals, amusement parks, casinos, sports clubs, golf courses, boutiques, and super-sized shopping malls.
Fuengirola is a city with history. The Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Romans and Moors ruled here and it still shows! For example, Fuengirola's distinctive Moorish castle - Castillo Sohail - dates back to the 10th century. The population of Fuengirola is a multicultural mix of the original Spanish population with inhabitants from all over the world. There are over 130 nationalities registered in Fuengirola. This creates a global atmosphere and a large cultural and culinary offer. For those who want to, there is always a piece of 'home' to be found. The subtropical Mediterranean climate ensures warm summers and sunny winters. The cooling breezes from the sea make the summer heat very bearable, with an average of 32 ºC.