Fuengirola Honeymoon, Spain

Consider a honeymoon or romantic getaway in Fuengirola on Spain’s most famous coastline.

The quiet fishing towns of Fuengirola and adjoining Los Boliches sit conveniently between the two famous Costa del Sol resorts of Marbella and Torremolinos.

While Fuengirola boasts a good range of high-rise apartments, hotels, discos and nightclubs to suit all budgets, nearby Los Boliches remains relatively unspoiled. Both offer long stretches of golden beaches and are less noisy than Torremolinos and less expensive than Marbella or Puerto Banús. (Above image of Fuengirola, Spain, courtesy of Spain On Line (sol.com))

Things to do and see

Wander around the fortifications of the 12th century Castillo de Sohail and visit the Fuengirola Zoo, where animals live in simulated tropical forest environments similar to those found on the African and Asian continents.

Check out Tuesday’s flea market at Fuengirola – the biggest on the Costa del Sol – then relax with a pint at one of the many authentic Irish and British pubs that are favoured hangouts of local British retirees. For sailing and diving, head to the marina at Los Boliches.

Accommodation

Best time to visit Fuengirola?

May to June and September to October midday temperatures average 23ºC to 28ºC. Winter on the Costa del Sol offers bright sunny days with little or no rain, however the water is chilly for swimming.

Fuengirola receives more than 320 days of sunshine a year, with an average temperature of 22˚C. The average water temperature is around 18˚C; in July and August it’s around 25˚C.

Location

Getting there