Fuengirola Guidebook

Phoebe And Wadii
Phoebe And Wadii
Fuengirola Guidebook

Food Scene

Great little food court for tasting different local foods & beer.
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Gastromercado Gallery
5 C. España
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chiringuito La Cubana
s/n Sendero de Playa Carvajal
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Cubana is a cozy bar/restaurant at the Carvajal beach with excellent cocktails and food. Our favourite place!
Very traditional food served here!
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pulperia Freiduria El Choco
13 C. Francisco Cano
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Very 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 Moncayo
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!
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.
Nice "chiringuito" close to the apartment, with beautiful views and delicious grilled fish.
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Playa de Carvajal
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Carvajal beach is a less busy beach than the beaches closer to the centre. Dogs & topless are common 👍
Old castle worthy a visit, great views from there.
216 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Castillo Sohail
s/n C. Tartesios
216 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Old 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parroquia de Nuestra Señora del Rosario
19 Pl. de la Constitución
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mijas
214 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Centro Comercial Miramar
s/n Av. de la Encarnación
465 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Large 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 Ferial
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.

Consejos para la ciudad

Costumbres y cultura

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)
Frases útiles

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