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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Fuengirola

11 stays · 7 aparthotels and 4 serviced apartments

Fuengirola is a Costa del Sol city in Málaga province with about 85,000 residents, roughly a quarter of them from other countries, and a coastline its tourism board puts at 7 km of fine-sand beaches. Aparthotels and serviced apartments in Fuengirola suit families, groups and longer visitors: a kitchen and living space make a week or a winter month easier, and the town has weekly markets and a long seafront promenade.

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Where to stay in Fuengirola

Town centre and railway station

  • rail connections
  • long stays
  • shopping

The centre around Fuengirola station is the most practical base without a car: the C-1 commuter line runs from here to Málaga and the airport, and the town is walkable, with blue local buses in the centre. Weekly markets are held on Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, according to Wikivoyage.

Stays in or near Town centre and railway station

Sohail Castle

  • sightseeing
  • couples
  • summer concerts

The Moorish Sohail Castle was ordered built by Abd-ar-Rahman III in 956 and is open to the public year-round, with extended hours in summer. It hosts concerts, theatre and exhibitions, and a visitor centre at the base of the hill has a museum, shop and café.

Stays in or near Sohail Castle

Getting around Fuengirola

The C-1 commuter line connects central Málaga with Fuengirola, serving Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport on the way; Fuengirola and Los Boliches are the two stations in the town. Wikivoyage describes the light-rail journey from the airport as about 35 minutes with Fuengirola as the last stop, and the town as roughly 25 km from the airport by road.

Within the town, local blue buses serve the centre and red Avanza buses run longer routes along the Costa del Sol, according to Wikivoyage. The town itself is walkable.

Living in Fuengirola for longer

For longer stays, the centre offers the best access to shops, markets and trains. Wikivoyage lists weekly markets on Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, and notes that the area has 5G coverage from all Spanish carriers, which helps if you work remotely. Our guide to long-stay accommodation covers what to check before booking, and serviced apartments for relocation is useful if you are moving to the coast.

Wikipedia notes that around a quarter of residents are from other countries, mainly in Europe (including the UK, Ireland and Scandinavia), Morocco and Latin America.

When to visit Fuengirola

Fuengirola has a subtropical Mediterranean climate: Wikipedia gives an annual average of 18 °C, with summer averages above 30 °C. Beach services such as showers, toilets, play areas and pedal-boat rentals are listed by the tourism board.

Wikipedia mentions music and dance events at Sohail Castle in June and the International Festival of Latin Rhythms in September, and the tourism board promotes celebrations over the 12 October long weekend, plus Christmas markets and open-air events. The Virgen del Carmen celebration in Los Boliches, a seafaring tradition, involves processions.

The town is on the commuter rail line from Málaga, so it works as a base for the wider coast. If you want a different Costa del Sol feel, compare it with Marbella, Benalmádena and Málaga, or browse the Spain overview.

Long-stay tips for Fuengirola

Of the 11 properties here, 5 offer an in-apartment washing machine, 2 list a laptop-friendly workspace, 1 include some form of housekeeping and 6 have a 24-hour front desk. For longer stays, the facts box on each property page shows exactly what the apartments include.

8 properties list a full kitchen and 3 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.

Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 55 m².

Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.

Other cities in Spain

Planning a longer trip? See aparthotels in Majorca, Madrid, Tenerife, Barcelona, Seville, Valencia, Málaga and San Antonio.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Fuengirola?

The centre near Fuengirola station is best for trains, markets and a walkable base, while the Paseo Marítimo suits beach stays. Sohail Castle is a sightseeing stop at the western end of the seafront.

How do I get from Málaga airport to Fuengirola?

Take the C-1 commuter train, which serves the airport and ends at Fuengirola; Wikivoyage gives about 35 minutes. By road the town is about 25 km from the airport.

Does Fuengirola have good beaches?

The tourism board describes about 7 km of fine-sand beaches with calm water, easy access, showers, toilets, play areas and a dog-friendly beach. It says all of the main beaches have held the Blue Flag since 2020.

Is Sohail Castle open to visitors?

Yes. Wikipedia says it is open to the public year-round with extended hours in summer, and guided tours or self-guided visits using information panels are available.

When are the weekly markets in Fuengirola?

Wikivoyage lists weekly markets on Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays.

How many aparthotels are there in Fuengirola?

We currently list 11 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Fuengirola.

Do aparthotels in Fuengirola have kitchens?

11 of the 11 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.

Which aparthotels in Fuengirola have a washing machine?

5 properties list an in-apartment washing machine. Use the facts box on each property page to check.

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