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La Cala de Mijas is the start of a fantastic walk.
Read more: La Cala de Mijas is the start of a fantastic walk.Mijas is a separate municipality and is divided into three different areas, Mijas pueblo which is located in the mountains, Las Lagunas which is a modern built-up area and Mijas Costa which is a 12 km long coastal strip with various small resorts, with La Cala de Mijas in the centre. Take the A7 motorway west towards…
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Malaga sights and best tips for visitors
Read more: Malaga sights and best tips for visitorsMalaga is a large, fine port city and capital of the Malaga province. There is plenty of culture here with loads of museums and a fantastic food market. Take the train here from Fuengirola is a tip. See Malaga’s top ten
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Sights in the fantastic mountain town of Ronda
Read more: Sights in the fantastic mountain town of RondaRonda is about 100 km from Fuengirola. Take the A7 towards Marbella and past you will see a sign Ronda. Ronda is about 800 metres above sea level and the road up is fantastic. See Ronda’s top 10
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Road trip to Ronda – Setenil de las Bodegas and Júzcar
Read more: Road trip to Ronda – Setenil de las Bodegas and JúzcarRonda is about 100 km from Fuengirola. Take the A7 motorway towards Marbella and you will see a sign for Ronda. Also visit the blue village of Júzcar and Setenil de las Bodegas
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Excursion to Mijas Pueblo by car or bus
Read more: Excursion to Mijas Pueblo by car or busMijas Pueblo is located on a mountain a few miles above Fuengirola. The highest point is Pico de Mijas, which is at an altitude of 1150 meters. The white village of Pueblo is 428 meters above sea level.
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Sights, walks and other attractions in Marbella.
Read more: Sights, walks and other attractions in Marbella.Marbella is a municipality and city located a few miles west of Fuengirola, this is an important tourist resort on the Costa del Sol with an exclusive character. The old town is fantastic.
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Nerja’s sights and best tips for visitors
Read more: Nerja’s sights and best tips for visitorsNerja is a charming small town and a popular tourist destination, not least among Scandinavians. Nerja is about 10 kilometres east of Fuengirola and is best reached by car. Read more about Nerja’s top 8
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Road trip to the southernmost city Tarifa – Tangier Morocco
Read more: Road trip to the southernmost city Tarifa – Tangier MoroccoThe Strait of Gibraltar is a mythical place, a crossroads of borders and cultures, where history is palpable in every place. The city has a boat connection to Africa, a trip that takes an hour
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The cable car and other attractions in Benalmádena
Read more: The cable car and other attractions in BenalmádenaBenalmadena consists of the coastal strip and Pueblo, the original mountain village, and Arroya del la Miel, a lively suburb. There is also the famous harbour of Puerto Deportivo.
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Sights in Torremolinos and tips for the visit
Read more: Sights in Torremolinos and tips for the visitTorremolinos is a real classic and this is where tourism began. From Fuengirola you take the commuter train which takes about 30 minutes, car is not a good idea as parking is difficult. Street Calle de San Miguel
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Sights in Estepona and the best tips for a visit
Read more: Sights in Estepona and the best tips for a visitAbout 50 km west of Fuengirola you will find Estepona which is a nice small town. Take the A7 motorway in the direction of Marbella and you will get straight there. See more about Estepona.
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La Cala de Mijas is the start of a fantastic walk.
Read more: La Cala de Mijas is the start of a fantastic walk.Mijas Costa is a 12 km long coastal strip with various small towns, Take the A7 west towards Marbella or take the bus and you will reach Mijas Costa in 20 minutes.
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Sights and luxury in Puerto Banús – Marbella
Read more: Sights and luxury in Puerto Banús – MarbellaPuerto Banús, the marina located in Nueva Andalucia in Marbella, was one of Spain’s first “village-like” harbour complexes. If you are at all interested in yachts and expensive cars, you should go there
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A visit and sights on the Rock of Gibraltar
Read more: A visit and sights on the Rock of GibraltarGibraltar is a British Crown Colony located about 90 km west of Fuengirola. It’s a perfect day trip but don’t forget your passport.
Places worth a visit
The Costa del Sol is 180 kilometres long and stretches from Manilva in the southwest to Nerja in the northeast. Starting from Fuengirola, you can easily visit the below amazing places either by bus and train or by your own car. Add in the delicious food, friendly Spanish people and rich culture and you can see why the Costa del Sol is such a popular place to visit.