Fuengirola is the Costa del Sol’s established family town â a dense urban centre with the longest beach promenade on the coast (8 kilometres), large international community across multiple nationalities, and the best public transport connection to Málaga. New development in Fuengirola tends to be apartment-led, often with sea views from upper floors.
Living in Fuengirola
Restaurants & Dining
Fuengirola has dense restaurant clusters along the Paseo MarÃtimo (beachfront promenade) and around Plaza de la Constitución (centre). The “Fish Alley” (Calle Moncayo) is the historic seafood quarter. Higuerón Beach Club and the marina restaurants extend the dining options eastward.
Beaches
The Fuengirola Paseo MarÃtimo is 8 kilometres long with continuous beach access. Beaches face south and get full sun. Higuerón / Carvajal beach at the eastern end is the cleaner premium beach; Los Boliches and central Fuengirola beach are the main family beaches with restaurants and chiringuitos.
Family Activities
Bioparc Fuengirola (modern zoo concept), the Sohail Castle (Moorish fortress with sea views), and the Fuengirola fair (Feria) in October. The town’s large international community supports a wide range of activities: surf schools, sailing clubs, paddleboard rental.
International Schools
Salliver International School (British curriculum) and Sunny View School (closer to Torremolinos) are the closest international schools. The Marbella school cluster (Aloha, Swans, Laude) is 30 minutes west. Fuengirola also has strong public Spanish schools.
Healthcare
Vithas Xanit International Hospital in Benalmadena is the closest large private hospital (5 minutes east). Hospital Costa del Sol (Marbella) for public care. Hospital Quirónsalud Fuengirola for additional private care.
Shopping
Miramar Shopping Centre is the main commercial hub â anchor stores including a multiplex cinema. The town centre has the traditional shopping streets (Calle Marconi area), Mercadona, Carrefour. Tuesday street market on the fairground.
Transport
The CercanÃas commuter train runs FuengirolaâBenalmadenaâTorremolinosâMálaga city centreâMálaga Airport every 20 minutes. This gives Fuengirola the best car-free connectivity on the Costa del Sol. Málaga Airport is approximately 25 minutes by train or 20 minutes by car via AP-7.
Why Buy a New Development in Fuengirola
Fuengirola is the obvious choice when transport connectivity matters â for daily Málaga commutes, frequent international travel from the airport, or simply for older buyers who want to be able to live without a car. The town’s established expat infrastructure (English-speaking dentists, lawyers, accountants) is unmatched on the central coast. New development pricing typically sits below Marbella but above Mijas Costa.
Available New Developments (28 Projects)
Below is the current pipeline of new development projects we list in this area. Each project links through to full details including plans, prices, and availability.
- Kala Residences
- Jade Tower
- Manzanilla View
- Luminal Homes
- Higueron South Residences
- 7 Olas
- Higueron North Residences Apartments
- Higueron North Residences Villas
- Higueron Bay Residences
- Valley Collection
- Belvedere Collection
- Edificio Espana
- Maresia Villas
- Edificio Perseo
- Jade Tower With Furniture
- Azure Homes
- Horizon36
- Urban City Horizon
- Organic Higueron
- Nova Marina
- Edificio Luxor
- Edificio Venecia
- Torre Biznaga
- Korall
- The Kos
- Santa Amalia
- Pelit Maritimo
- Sunset Views
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Independent Resources
Municipal information at Fuengirola Town Hall and broader Andalusia tourism at Visit Andalusia.