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Costa del Sol, Málaga

Property in Fuengirola

Fuengirola is a lively, walkable coastal town with an eight-kilometre promenade, a broad selection of apartments and a large international community. It borders Benalmádena to the east and Mijas to the west, which makes it a natural part of my daily working area.
View of Fuengirola, Costa del Sol, Málaga

Living in Fuengirola

Fuengirola is genuinely urban by Costa del Sol standards: shops, restaurants, schools, medical services and the marina are all within walking distance, and the town is active in winter as well as summer. Neighbourhoods such as Los Boliches, Torreblanca and Carvajal each have their own character and beach.

Who buys here

Scandinavian, Finnish, British and Dutch buyers are strongly represented, together with Spanish families. Fuengirola appeals to people who prefer a town lifestyle without needing a car, retirees, and investors focused on rental demand.

Property types

Mostly apartments and penthouses, from renovated older stock along the seafront to new developments in Torreblanca, Carvajal and the Higuerón area. Villas and townhouses are found in the hillside zones towards Mijas.

Transport & connections

Around 25 minutes from Málaga Airport by car, with a direct Cercanías train line. The A-7 provides quick links to Málaga and the wider coast.

How Fuengirola differs from nearby areas

Fuengirola offers comprehensive town infrastructure, strong transport links and a broad choice of ready-to-move-in apartments.

Permanent living, holiday home or investment?

Excellent for permanent living and rental investment; good for holiday use if you value being able to walk everywhere.

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