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Fuengirola city beach and marina aerial panoramic view. Fuengirola is a city on the Costa del Sol in the province of Malaga in the Andalusia, Spain.
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Overview

Fuengirola is a crowded beach town decorated with utilitarian apartment buildings, but, despite half a century of rampant development, it retains a few redeeming qualities. Check out the beach – all 7km of it – adorned with a 10th-century Moorish castle. The town also has a large foreign-resident population, many of whom arrived in the '60s – and stayed (yes, there are a few grey ponytails around).

Attractions

Must-see attractions

  • Bioparc

    Bioparc

    Fuengirola

    This zoo has spacious enclosures and treats its animals very well. It runs conservation and breeding programs as well as educational activities. The…

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