While considering excursion trip from Marbella, Fuengirola is certainly one of the few fascinating nearby places that offer great travel attractions and activities to complete your Costa del Sol trip. Being one of the popular coastal resorts, other than Torremolinos, Benalmadena and Marbella, it is one of the popular holiday haunts.
Although Marbella enjoys the privileged place in Costa del Sol tourism, Fuengirola too has a character of its own, intact with endless travel options. Most tourists who visit Marbella find Fuengirola as the best option for a travel extension.
Previously a small fishing village, the town of Fuengirola is now a prolific metropolis on the Coast and well connected to all other parts of southern Spain. It’s approximately 25 km from Malaga International Airport (located between Torremolinos and Marbella).
What to expect in Fuengirola
As far as travel attractions are concerned, the 8 km long coastline of Fuengirola boasts some of the finest beaches on the Costa del Sol those are popular but less crowded compared to Marbella.
The longest palm-lined promenade along the coastline is indeed the place where you will find tapa bars, restaurants, and other shops of interest, while the town centre will guide you to few archaeological sites and historic monuments.
If you are more into activities, there is nothing better than trying some water sports, particularly scuba diving and windsurfing which are very much popular on the Fuengirola coast. Besides, there are riding schools and some magnificent golf course to catch your interest.
Wildlife at Fuengirola Zoo
As a Marbella excursion trip, holidaymakers always want to have the same kind of atmosphere and tourist infrastructure as in Marbella, and luckily Fuengirola has all the amenities and comforts in the beautiful Mediterranean settings.
In addition, a trip to the famous Bioparc Fuengirola (Fuengirola Zoo) is worth a visit. This is a fantastic way for children to see exotic animals from such places as Madagascar, Africa and South-East Asia interacting with each other in their natural habitat. The park offers moonlight tour and beach children’s activities in the summer.
Of course, a daylong trip to Fuengirola is ideal for individuals, families or groups. On your vacation in Marbella, you may ask your tour operator to organise a private excursion from Marbella or drive on your own.
