Costa del Sol, Spain

Fuengirola

Coastal energy meets family-friendly living. A vibrant, well-connected town with one of the best urban beaches on the Costa del Sol.

19C

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320+

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About Fuengirola

Fuengirola is one of the most dynamic and well-connected towns on the Costa del Sol, beloved for its long sandy beach, lively promenade, and excellent public transport links. The town offers a perfect balance of Spanish authenticity and international convenience, with a thriving dining scene, weekly markets, and a castle overlooking the sea. Its proximity to Malaga and strong rental market make it a smart choice for both lifestyle and investment buyers.

Urban beach lifestyle

8km of sandy beach backed by a vibrant promenade with restaurants and bars.

Excellent connectivity

Direct Cercanias train to Malaga city and airport in under 30 minutes.

Strong rental demand

Year-round tourism and a large expat community ensure consistent rental income.

Family-friendly

International schools, Bioparc zoo, and safe, walkable neighbourhoods throughout.

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How Fuengirola scores

based on 2 promotions

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Safety

Climate

Air quality

How the overall area score is built

Overall area score 51.7 · 83% data coverage. The overall score weights every factor equally, including the weaker ones — the transparent, objective view. The profiles above show who the location fits best.

Climate 87/100

Source: AEMET OpenData — valores climatológicos normales

Safety 88/100

Residential offences501
Rate per 1,000 inhab.23.52
Population85211
MunicipalityFuengirola
Periodenero-marzo 2026

Source: Ministerio del Interior — Balance trimestral de Criminalidad (PC-Axis) · Población: INE Padrón (DPOP)

Green 50/100

Supermarkets2
Restaurants3
Bars & cafés0
Pharmacies1
Health points0
Schools0
Parks0
Culture & leisure0
Bus stops2
Green space (m²)271726.1

Source: OpenStreetMap

Services 22/100

Supermarkets2
Restaurants3
Bars & cafés0
Pharmacies1
Health points0
Schools0
Parks0
Culture & leisure0
Bus stops2
Green space (m²)271726.1

Source: OpenStreetMap

Healthcare 43/100

Nearest hospitalHospital Vithas Xanit Internacional
Distance to hospital (km)3.757
Hospital beds (province)4818
Hospitals in province31

Source: Ministerio de Sanidad — Catálogo Nacional de Hospitales (CNH 2025)

Value 90/100

municipio: Fuengirola

Source: MIVAU/MITMA Valor Tasado de Vivienda (Tabla 4)

Income 62/100

municipio: Fuengirola

Source: INE

Demographics 48/100

Source: INE — Censo 2021

Air quality 80/100

estacion: CAMPANILLAS CIFA

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Official public sources: AEMET OpenData — valores climatológicos normales · Ministerio del Interior — Balance trimestral de Criminalidad (PC-Axis) · Población: INE Padrón (DPOP) · Junta de Andalucía — Directorio de centros docentes no universitarios (CC-BY 4.0) · OpenStreetMap · Ministerio de Sanidad — Catálogo Nacional de Hospitales (CNH 2025) · MIVAU/MITMA Valor Tasado de Vivienda (Tabla 4) · INE · INE — Censo 2021 · https://ica.miteco.es/datos/ica-ultima-hora.csv.
Data snapshot: 2026-08-05.