Sunday, April 3, 2011

Fuengirola Andalucia Spain

Situated about 18 kilometres down the coast from the resort of Torremolinos, Fuengirola is perhaps a little bit more upmarket, and is especially popular with families. It does however, still get pretty packed, even more so in the summer time when the weather is at its best, and particularly down at the beach which is long and sandy, and does have plenty of space. Fuengirola does have some history attached to it, and was settled as far back as the 7th century BC, when the Phoenicians were operating along the Costa del Sol coastline. The Roman settlement of Suel, later became known as Suhayl under the Moors, and it was the Moors who built Fuengirola Castle (Sohail Castle), in the 10th century. Head to Fuengirola for fine beaches, sunny weather, and plenty of entertainment.