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Fuengirola

Costa del Sol

Family-friendly resort, 8 km beaches, excellent train connections, vibrant expat community.

Costa del Sol

Life in Fuengirola

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325
Sunny days per year
19°C
Average temperature
€2,200
Average price / m²
5
Blue Flag beaches

Key Features

8 km family beaches
Train connection to Málaga
40%+ expat community
Affordable Costa del Sol
Airport
25 km (Málaga)
Healthcare
Hospital Costa del Sol
Cost of Living
Medium
International Community
About 40% of residents
Investment Potential

Investment in Fuengirola

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5.0%
Annual rental yield
€2,200
Average price per m²
+6.8%
Price growth (YoY)
325
Sunny days (tourism)

Why invest here?

Stable market
Costa Blanca is one of Spain's most stable property markets with growing demand.
High rental demand
Strong interest from tourists and long-term tenants throughout the year.
Value appreciation
Property prices grow consistently, ensuring good capital appreciation.
Tourism infrastructure
Well-developed infrastructure supports tourism sector and short-term rentals.

Popular investment strategies

Short-term rental
Airbnb and Booking.com - high tourist season
Long-term rental
Steady income from residents and workers
Buy-to-hold
Long-term investment in value appreciation

About the City

Fuengirola is a popular family-oriented resort offering 8 km of sandy beaches, excellent public transport (train along coast to Málaga), and comprehensive services. The town features bustling seafront promenade lined with restaurants, bars, and shops. Tuesday market is one of largest on Costa del Sol. Bioparc Zoo offers innovative wildlife experience. Large international community (40%+ expats) creates multilingual environment with English-speaking services. Properties range from affordable apartments to beachfront developments. Fuengirola combines resort atmosphere with practical year-round living infrastructure at accessible prices.

Population: ~80,000 residents

Key Features

  • 8 km sandy beaches
  • Train to Málaga
  • Bioparc Zoo
  • Large expat community
  • Tuesday market
  • Family-friendly

Property Types

  • Beachfront apartments
  • Town center properties
  • Modern complexes
  • Investment rentals
  • Family apartments

Price Range: From €120,000 for apartments to €800,000+ for beachfront

Main Attractions

  • 8 beaches
  • Bioparc Zoo
  • Sohail Castle
  • Tuesday market
  • Seafront promenade
  • Port

Looking for properties in Fuengirola?

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