Explore and enjoy Fuengirola Old Town in the city center
The Old Town of Fuengirola is a very small section of town and surrounded by the new section, beach area and walking promenades. You can easily explore the downtown area by walking around the area on foot or you can easily take local public transportation to see various parts of the city. Fuengirola’s center is fairly quiet during the daytime but comes alive late in the afternoon to evening, when locals and visitors love to get out and hang out in the main squares, bars and restaurants around the old section of town and the beach areas.
I love visiting historic centers of each town and Fuengirola’s Old Town appeal to visitors and locals with its large plazas filled with bars and restaurants, churches and historic places worth visiting in the city center.
Is the Old Town Worth Visiting?
More compact and easy to explore, the old town is well worth a visit. Fuengirola is an easy day trip experience, or even a weekend trip if you want to hang out at the beach, the Old Town or use Fuengirola as a base to explore other areas close by.
Fuengirola’s oldest sections are filled with mostly terraced homes with a few large squares, walking promenade and a large concentration of bars, restaurants and fun hang out spots in the area.
Originally Fuengirola used to be a small fishing village and some historic and other impressive monuments are still intact and worth a visit around town.
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How to get to Fuengirola
Located on the Costa del Sol about 32 KM or 25 minutes to reach the city center from the main regional hub at Malaga. You can easily catch the regional train service Cercanias (Commuter) trains to check out the schedules. Also, there is a bus service from Malaga city or you can drive over fast expressways on the A 7 to reach Fuengirola city.
Top attractions to explore around the Old Town and surrounding area of Fuengirola
Explore all these popular and historic sites to see in the Old Town of Fuengirola from the beach areas, plazas and other attractions around town.
Fuengirola Old Town
- One of the best things you can do in Fuengirola is to take a wander through its old town and just enjoy the walking promenades, the main squares and a variety of restaurants and bars that surround the area. In the historic district, will find places such as the baroque Church of Our Lady of the Rosary and the Monumento a las Tres Generaciones. The old town surprisingly contains wonderful plazas, churches and public buildings you can explore in more detail.
Castillo de Sohail
- One of the oldest buildings sitting impressively above the city is a castle that dates back to the 10th. Once you reach the top of the small hill, you’ll be rewarded with views overlooking the city and harbor and Mediterranean ocean. Entrance is free to visit the castles and occasionally there are concerts and festivals are also held in the surroundings in summer and posted with posters and signs around the city.
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Opening Hours
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Tuesday to Friday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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Saturdays, Sundays, and Public Holidays: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Closed: Mondays, December 25th, January 1st, and January 6th
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Special Hours:
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December 24th and 31st: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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Note: The castle may close during summer for events. It’s advisable to check the Marenostrum Fuengirola agenda for updates.
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Admission
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Entry: Free for all visitors .
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Address: C/ Tartesos, 29640 Fuengirola, Málaga, Spain
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Contact: +34 663 99 67 27
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Plaza de la Constitución
- The large square of the city is where the citizens assemble and hang out. If you want to really feel the atmosphere and vibe of the local people in Fuengirola, this is the perfect place for it. You can explore the many shops, historic buildings and of course many bars, restaurants and public terraces and benches to people watch the local crowds which is popular late afternoon to evening time frame.
Plaza de la Concordia
- Nearby to the Plaza de la Constitution, this square is quite lively late in the early evening to night with walking areas, a small square that is filled with bars, restaurants and other hang out spots. It’s definitely the place to go and hang out late into the night or grab a bite to eat.
Finca del Secretario Roman Archaeological Site
- You can visit the early ruins of a Roman villa that is mostly a ruin but you can imagine the scale of the rooms and functions the Romans that once lived and worked in the area. You can sign up for guided tours to help explain about the site’s history and significance. You’ll find the ruins to contain columns, mosaics and other important monuments and artifacts found on the premises.
Opening Hours
Park Hours:
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October to April: Monday to Sunday, 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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May to September: Monday to Sunday, 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM (midnight)
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December 24th and 31st: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Interpretation Centre Hours:
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September 16th to June 14th:
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Tuesday to Friday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM and 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM
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Closed on Mondays, December 25th, January 1st, and January 6th
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June 15th to September 15th:
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Tuesday to Friday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
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Note: The park and Interpretation Centre may close during adverse weather conditions.
Admission
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Entry: Free for all visitors
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Address: Av. Nuestro Padre Jesús Cautivo, 71, 29640 Fuengirola, Málaga, Spain
Fuengirola Mosque
- This grand mosque is relatively new and is quite impressive to see and explore with a guided tour that takes you around the structing to share the meaning, architecture and details to the building. On weekends, there is an outdoor market that sells knock off merchandise, souvenirs and trinkets and some dried fruits and local specialty foods from the area. The market is small and covers about two blocks of vendor stalls selling local and cheap merchandise in front of the mosque.
Opening Hours
The mosque is generally open during the five daily prayer times. For non-Muslim visitors interested in exploring the mosque, it’s advisable to visit outside of prayer times to avoid disrupting worshippers. Specific visiting hours for tourists aren’t officially listed, so contacting the mosque in advance is recommended.
Admission
Entry to the mosque is free. However, donations are appreciated to support the maintenance and activities of the mosque.
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Address: Av. Santa Amalia, 10, 29640 Fuengirola, Málaga, Spain
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Explore Calle Moncayo
You can imagine what Calle Moncayo, also known as “Fish Alley,” used to be like with it’s a narrow pedestrian street lined with a variety of restaurants and tapas bars. the busy street is filled with terraced homes and buildings and a place to hang out and people watch. The area comes alive with locals and visitors coming into the area for a casual dinner or hanging out in the area, checking out the street vendors and tourist souvenir stands.
Hang out at Plaza Chinorros
One of the more popular squares in the old town, the small square if filled with lots of bars and restaurants. At night everything comes alive with locals and tourists hanging out in the local venues, walking around, checking menus and people watching on the square. The intimate and warm atmosphere is lively with street performers, music and the venues quickly serving drinks and tapas all night long. Later in the night, the beautiful glow of streetlights creates a magical atmosphere in the area to hang out in.
You’ll find plenty of first-class restaurants and international dining around this area and worth walking around and checking the scene and vibe of the area.
More things to do in Fuengirola area
With beautiful and pleasant year-round weather in the Costa del Sol everyone wants to be outdoors and enjoying a nicer pace here in Fuengirola. The beach area and walking promenade skirts the edge of the Old Town and hanging out at the beach is always a good choice. If you want to exercise, rent some water sport equipment or just hang out at the beach, it’s all up to your interest to do as much or as little as possible here.
Check out the beachfront promenades
The popular boardwalk area called the Paseo Maritimo de Fuengirola is colorful and always busy year-round with bars, restaurants and nightclubs lining the entire length of the boardwalk area. You’ll see a lot seafood restaurants with outdoor grills going on with grilled sardines, local fish and seafood to entice hungry visitors to hang out and eat some delicious foods.
Check out the street public art
The cool hand sculpture on the beach that sits in a small grove of palm trees that is spectacular to visit in the early morning with sunrise.
Along the the Paseo Maritimo de Fuengirola you’ll find street art and public sculpture to enjoy on the walk. The most popular is the Monument to the Peseta” (Monumento a la Peseta). It was created to commemorate Spain’s old currency, There is another cool large piece called
Enjoy Sunrise or Sunset on the beach
The beach scene and sunrise is quite peaceful with hardly any visitors outside of locals jogging, walking or spending time with friends. Enjoying a spectacular sunrise moment is not typical here on the beaches and you have most of the beach area to yourself along with the public workers grooming the beach areas for visitors to enjoy the area.
Sunsets are the opposite and casting a nice afternoon light on the beach area with most visitors hanging out at the beach bars and cafes. It’s another quiet time of the day to relax and enjoy end of day to twilight walks on the promenade, beach and the rocky piers in town.
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Conclusion
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About author – Noel Morata
After relocating from the United States to Andalusia in 2020, I’ve made it my mission to discover every corner of Spain. Based just east of Granada, I’ve spent over 12 months exploring Malaga province and the rest of Spain, including multiple extended visits to Torremolinos throughout different seasons. My background in Spanish cultural studies and years of residence and exploring all of Spain have given me unique insight into the region’s historical significance, local customs, and culinary traditions.
I regularly update my guides with the latest information gathered through personal visits and relationships with local tourism officials, always seeking what’s new and exciting in each destination. As a self-proclaimed foodie, I’m passionate about discovering authentic local markets and regional specialties.
I’ve spent some time visiting and exploring the lovely city of Fuengirola and enjoyed seeing the Old Town and other attractions in the area. I’m sharing all my favorite places and things to do here.
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