Fuengirola is a bustling town located in the Costa del Sol Occidental, 25 kilometres west of Málaga. Many are searching for apartments for sale or other type of property for sale in Fuengirola and its surroundings, and no wonder. It boasts over 8 km of beautiful sandy beaches and it has a medieval, Moorish fortress at the far west of the municipality, perched on a hill overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.
Today, Fuengirola is one of the most popular holiday destinations and includes a high concentration of British ex-pats as well as large Scandinavian communities who have made this area of the coast, their home.
While more and more ex-pats are looking into property for sale in Fuengirola and planning to relocate there with their families, Fuengirola has responded to those needs and demand: There are international schools in the area and as well as Scandinavian school located within their communities, including Norwegian, Swedish, Danish and Finnish private schools where children are taught in their respective language.
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PROPERTY FOR SALE IN FUENGIROLA
Are you looking for a perfect property for sale in Fuengirola? What kind of property is to your liking, is it maybe one of the Fuengirola beach apartments or a family villa in a peaceful area of Fuengirola?
This area of Costa del Sol has a lot to offer. Sunshine, amazing landscapes, lovely food, international atmosphere and many possibilities for your spare time. The beach is never too far, where ever you live!
If you are looking for properties for sale in Fuengirola area, you can browse them on this page by categories above or just go to the search page and find all the properties for sale, and use the filter options to find the kind of property for sale that you are looking for. Fuengirola apartments, villas and other properties are waiting for you!
HISTORY OF FUENGIROLA
If you are interested in property for sale in Fuengirola, maybe you’d be interested in a little history lesson about Fuengirola region?
Fuengirola, similar to its neighbouring municipalities, has its origins in Phoenician, Roman and Arab civilisations. The town is nestled at foothills of the Mijas mountain range along the Mediterranean Sea. South-west stands the Sohail Castle, with remains of an early Phoenician settlement, that was later occupied by the Romans. This particular area was named Suel during the Roman occupation. The inscription on the pedestal of a statue found near the castle mentions Suel as being a Roman “municipium”.
In 1961 Roman baths were discovered near the remains of a Roma villa. Two sculptures were found at this villa, one of them known as the Venus of Fuengirola, exposed in the town’s museum. In 1984 a series of architectural components from the Roman era were discovered in Los Boliches, (a quarter in Fuengirola). These were collected to and now are part of the temple’s entrance, on the promenade in Los Boliches.
The Sohail Castle was built by Abd-ar-Rahman III in the mid-10th century. The area in and around the castle became a fairly large settlement, which included farmland and small villages. Most of the surrounding area seems to have been used as pasture for the Moorish rulers’ camels.
In the early Middle Ages, the town was set on fire and its inhabitants fled to Mijas, the neighbouring municipality to the west, and it was left to disintegrate. By 1485, only the fortress remained which was taken over by the Christian Monarchs in the final stage of the Reconquista. They attempted to re-inhabit the area without success and by 1511 it became officially registered as uninhabited.
On October 15, 1810, during the Peninsular War, the Battle of Fuengirola took place. Over 200 Polish soldiers of the Duchy of Warsaw defeated a mixed British-Spanish settlement of approximately 3000 soldiers under the command of Lord Blayney.
It was not until May 1841, that Fuengirola officially gained its independence from Mijas. For over a century, Fuengirola’s main economic activities were fishing and agriculture. It remained a fisherman’s village until the mid-20th century, when the tourism industry came into full force, transforming Fuengirola from a quaint whitewashed village to a bustling, high-rise coastal town.
In the 1960s Fuengirola started to become a leading tourist centre. It witnessed a huge construction boom, developing the town into a vibrant coastal entertainment hub with restaurants, bars, hotels, nightclubs and other facilities all geared to entertain its visitors looking for a good time by the sea in the sun. Today Fuengirola has broad beaches along a promenade extending east and west from the town, that includes smaller adjacent villages.
LIFE IN FUENGIROLA
Fuengirola is home to a large number of foreign communities, and more and more expats are interested in Fuengirola apartments and other properties for sale. Over 30% of its inhabitants come from other countries, mainly Northern Europeans including England, Ireland, Scotland, Finland, Norwegians, Danish and the Swedish amongst others. It also has a large community of Moroccans and Argentinians.
Fuengirola has a zoo, the Bioparc Fuengirola, located smack in the centre of town. It features a tropical forest with some of the most spectacular birds. The zoo specialises in breeding endangered species including chimpanzees. It offers a variety of different habitats to accommodate a wide range of animals and species.
Fuengirola has a number of historical sites and open parks. The old port is still used by the local Spanish fisherman. The Sohail Castle, remained an abandoned ruin until renovations began in 1995. In 2000 the interior of the castle was completely renovated. It now hosts festivals and concerts throughout the summer, attracting some of the world’s biggest names in the entertainment and music industry.
RESTAURANTS IN FUENGIROLA
Edificio Cambural, Calle Orquídea, 3, 29640 Fuengirola, Málaga
+34 952 660 766
Paseo Marítimo Rey de España, 43, 29640 Fuengirola, Málaga
+34 952 638 353
Calle San Francisco, 1, 29640 Fuengirola, Málaga
+34 609 315 649
Calle Pedrosa, 2, 29640 Fuengirola, Málaga
+34 952 479 622
Av. de los Boliches, 4, 29640 Fuengirola, Málaga
+34 646 11 12 03
Calle Sta. Rosa, 2, 29640 Fuengirola, Málaga
+34 952 583 809
Calle Pintor Nogales, 3, 29640 Fuengirola, Málaga
+34 660 453 817
Calle Maestra Ángeles Aspiazu, 21, 29640 Fuengirola, Málaga
+34 952 582 738
Paseo Marítimo Rey de España, 40, 29640 Fuengirola, Málaga
+34 952 472 864
GOLF IN FUENGIROLA
Mijas Golf Club Los Lagos Mijas Golf Los Olivos
Golf Torrequebrada Sunshine Golf
Calanova Golf Club Santana Golf
Chaparral Golf Club La Cala Golf
Cerrado Del Aguila Golf and Resort
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS IN FUENGIROLA
Svenska Skolan Benalmadena International College
St Anthony’s College, Mijas-Costa The British College Benalmadena
Suomalainen koulu Bifrostskolen
Colegio Noruego Costa del Sol
HEALTHCARE IN FUENGIROLA
Vithas Xanit Fuengirola Centro Médico Fuengirola
Quirónsalud Medical Center Fuengirola Scandinavian Clinic
Skadestue Boris International Medical Clinic
