After recently visiting friends in Fuengirola, Costa Del Sol, Spain I felt I should write this review as it thought it was a really love place to go on holiday. Fuengirola has had a lot of bad press recently on TV such as on Costa del Streetcrime where it is said to be one of the roughest parts of spain. I on the other hand had a lovely experience when I recently visited there and loved it. It is situated between Marbella and Portabenus with easy access to both via train liks and busses/taxis.
Local attractions **************** Fuengirola Zoo which is quite a nice place to visit with the kids, but it isn’t up to the standards of our British Zoos.
Aqua Land, which is the local water park with some great rides. Only suitable for people over 12, although there is a water park approx 20 mins away in Torremolenos which is suitable for all ages.
Trips to Gibrolta to see the whales and the monkeys. Most hotels in the run excursions to, so if you fancy this it can easily be arranged through your hotel.
There are loads of things to do in Fuengirola and above are just a few of them. There is also a lovely fair situated by the marina with rides for children of all ages.
Eating out ********* There are restaurants everywhere in Fuengirola to suite all taste and wallets. There are many English restaurants, but there are also Indians, Chinese restaurants, Tapas bars and many more cuisines to experience.
The locals ********* I found the locals to be friendly and helpful and most speak English so there are no language barriers to break.
The beaches ************* The beaches in Spain are quite dusty and covered in shells so shoe are needed to walk on them also it tends to get to hot to walk on in bear feet my mid day due to the lovely weather.
The down sides ************** I you want to hire a car whilst in Fuengirola be warned the locals drive like mad people on a mission and parking spaces are like gold dust. Not only do a lot of Brits go to Fuengirola but so to a lot of people from inland Spain.
My experience overall ******************** A lovely place to visit for people with various budgets. There are plenty of things to do and see and the locals are lovely. Bets of all you are only 30 ins form Marbella the shopping capital of Spain and you can go celeb spotting whilst wondering around the shops. As with all places Fuengirola has it’s quiet side and it’s party side so it’s suitable for all.
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