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Costa del Sol
Spain's sun-drenched southern coastline stretching from Malaga to Gibraltar, famous for over 300 days of sunshine per year.
27 km · about 30 min drive
Andalusia, Spain · Europe
Fuengirola is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Mijas, 46km from El Torcal de Antequera.
Fuengirola is a town located in Andalusia, Spain. With a population of 71,482, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Fuengirola sits in Spain, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Madrid time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Fuengirola to your route.
Fuengirola (pronounced [fweŋxiˈɾola]) is a city on the Costa del Sol in the province of Málaga in the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain. It is located on the central coast of the province and integrated into the region of the Costa del Sol and the Commonwealth of Municipalities of the Costa del SolRead more
Occidental.
It is a major tourist resort, with more than 8 km (5 mi) of beaches and a medieval Moorish fortress. In common with much of this coast, it has been the subject of considerable urban development.
The area has a subtropical Mediterranean climate, with annual average temperatures of 18 °C (65 °F) and average summer temperatures of over 30 °C (86 °F).
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Fuengirola is located in Andalusia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 36.5400 latitude, -4.6247 longitude.
Fuengirola has a population of approximately 71,482 people, making it a town in Spain.
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Full driving guide for Spain7 notable places within an hour's drive.
beach
Spain's sun-drenched southern coastline stretching from Malaga to Gibraltar, famous for over 300 days of sunshine per year.
27 km · about 30 min drive
castle
A well-preserved Moorish hilltop citadel overlooking Málaga's port, linked to the Roman theatre at its base.
27 km · about 30 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A thrilling boardwalk pinned to sheer cliff faces above the El Chorro gorge, once called the world's most dangerous path.
44 km · about 50 min drive
natural wonder
A surreal karst landscape of stacked, pancake-like limestone formations carved by erosion, with ibex roaming the trails.
46 km · about 55 min drive
photogenic
Serranía de Ronda village painted entirely Smurf-blue for a 2011 film premiere: the residents voted to keep it, and the lone blue pueblo glows against the white villages around it. Reached by a twisting mountain road from Ronda.
50 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
A breathtaking Andalusian hilltop town bisected by the El Tajo gorge, spanned by the dramatic 18th-century New Bridge.
53 km · about 60 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The 18th-century bridge spanning the 120-metre-deep El Tajo gorge, splitting the town of Ronda in two with dizzying views into the abyss.
53 km · about 60 min drive
April to October
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