The direct train link to Málaga Airport sets Fuengirola apart on the Costa del Sol. The airport is reachable in 35 minutes, without traffic or a taxi. This alone makes the town one of the most popular choices for buyers who plan to travel frequently or rent out their property for most of the year.
The most popular neighbourhoods for buyers are Los Pacos and El Ejido, both within walking distance of the beach and centrally located for tenants. The promenade along the Paseo Marítimo is the heart of the town, with restaurants, shops and an international crowd present 365 days a year. Further from the beach, towards the hills of Mijas, there is more space, more greenery and lower prices.
In terms of price levels, new-build two-bedroom apartments start at around 615,000 euros. Existing properties are often available from 350,000 euros. Villas in the hills above Fuengirola start at around 500,000 euros. The gross rental yield in Fuengirola averages between 5 and 7 percent per year, depending on location and property type.
Fuengirola has all the amenities for a comfortable year-round stay: international schools, a hospital, supermarkets including Lidl and Mercadona, a weekly market and a lively restaurant scene. The Costa del Sol Cercanías line connects the town with both Málaga and Torremolinos within minutes.
Fuengirola has more than 85,000 residents, making it the fourth largest municipality in the province of Málaga after Málaga, Marbella and Mijas. The town started out as a fishing village and became an independent municipality, separate from Mijas, in 1841. The Paseo Maritimo, the beachfront promenade, runs for about 7 kilometres and is one of the longest beach promenades in Spain.
