Fuengirola is a town on the Costa del Sol, in the Andalucian region of Spain. It is a province of the city Málaga and adjoins the municipality of Benalmádena.
Cosmopolitan and tourist oriented, Fuengirola nonetheless still appears like the fishing village that it once was. This town, which is synonymous to fun and sun, attracts a significant number of Spanish tourists, at the same time never overlooked by foreign visitors. Its beaches and marina provide the ideal place for a relaxing, enjoyable holiday. Fuengirola's main attractions are the archaeological sites of Torreblanca del Sol, Sohail Castle and its parish churches. Sohail Castle is worth a visit and can easily be walked to from the town center. Surrounding the castle are various Roman archaeological dig sites.
The October Fair and Easter week see visitors from around the world flocking to Fuengirola to enjoy the town's typical festivities. The Feria and Fiesta del Rosario are held from the 6th to the 12th of Oct and features displays by horses as well as flamenco dancing, bullfights, and other traditional Spanish cultural activities.
