by Fuengirola is the most complete town on this coast. It has a beach that runs for 8 km, a train line that ends in the middle of it, a hospital, schools, a year-round population and a new-build market of 57 developments from €215,000 to €3,960,000 — with a median starting price of €705,000. It is not the prettiest town in Andalucía, and it does not pretend to be. It is the one where daily life works most easily.
The five-minute orientation
The municipality is small and almost entirely built up: about 10 km² between Benalmádena to the east and Mijas to the west and north. The C-1 line terminates here, with four stops in the town — Carvajal, Torreblanca, Los Boliches and Fuengirola — so the airport is 25 minutes and Málaga centre 45. The A-7 runs behind the town and the AP-7 further inland.
The town divides into a coastal strip of beaches and apartment buildings, a dense commercial centre behind it, and two residential districts on the hills — Los Pacos to the west and Torreblanca and Carvajal along the coast road.
The districts, one by one
The centre and the seafront
The promenade, the marina area, the shops around the Plaza de la Constitución and the streets behind the beach. Apartments, walkable, and the highest prices per square metre in town. Busy all year, noisier than the rest.
Los Boliches
West of the centre along the coast, with its own train stop, a long beach and a dense restaurant strip. Popular with year-round foreign residents; a bit quieter than the centre and just as well served.
Torreblanca
Further west towards Benalmádena: quieter, with a beach, a train stop and a mix of older urbanisations and a few new schemes. Good value if you want the coast without the centre.
Carvajal
The western edge on the border with Benalmádena. Low-rise, hillside, and the cheapest of the coastal districts. The train stop makes it more connected than its position suggests.
Los Pacos
Inland and uphill: residential, with schools, a sports centre, supermarkets and a large northern European community. The best value per square metre in the town, and a 15–20 minute walk down to the beach.
El Boquetillo and the inland edge
The working part of town behind the centre, with the market and the bus station. New apartment buildings at the lowest prices in Fuengirola, and the least tourist-facing streets.
What it costs
| Developments on our books | 57 |
| Lowest starting price | €215,000 |
| Median starting price | €705,000 |
| Highest | €3,960,000 |
| Start under €300,000 | 4 |
| Start under €500,000 | 18 |
| Start between €500,000 and €1m | 28 |
| Start above €1m | 11 |
Fuengirola has the most evenly spread market of the seven towns: 18 developments below half a million, 28 between half a million and a million, and 11 above a million. That means you can buy at almost any level here, which is unusual for a town of this size and one reason the market is liquid.
- €215,000 — 1–2 bedrooms, 48–88 m² in Fuengirola.
- €220,000 — 1–2 bedrooms, 52–79 m² in Fuengirola.
- €282,450 — 1–3 bedrooms, 66–287 m² in Fuengirola.
- €705,000 — 2–3 bedrooms, 83–130 m² in Fuengirola.
- €699,900 — 2–3 bedrooms, 105–160 m² in Fuengirola.
- €3,960,000 — 4 bedrooms, 280–400 m² in Fuengirola.
- €2,695,000 — 3 bedrooms, 265 m² in Torreblanca.
Getting around
- Train. The C-1 terminus. Four stops in the town, 25 minutes to the airport, 45 to Málaga centre. Trains run frequently through the day.
- Car. Easy access to the A-7 and AP-7, but the centre is congested and parking is scarce. Many residents use the train for Málaga and the car only for local trips.
- On foot. The centre, the seafront and Los Boliches are genuinely walkable. Los Pacos and Carvajal are not, unless you accept a hill.
Everyday life
This is where Fuengirola wins. It has a hospital, health centres, schools, a large shopping centre, a zoo and a castle on the hill, a marina, and a beach that runs the length of the town. The population is mixed Spanish and foreign, with a particularly large Finnish and Nordic community in Los Pacos, and the town functions in February as well as in August.
The cost of all that convenience is density, traffic and noise. Fuengirola has very little green space, the coast road and the railway cut through it, and the centre is busy most of the year.
Who it suits — and who it does not
- It suits buyers who want a town that works: beach, train, hospital, schools and shops without a car.
- It suits anyone who wants to spend under €400,000 on a new apartment within walking distance of the sea.
- It does not suit buyers who want views, plots or privacy — there is very little of any of those in Fuengirola.
- It does not suit anyone looking for a quiet, low-density street. The town is built up throughout.
What to watch for
- Noise. The railway and the coast road run through the town, and the centre is loud at night. Visit with the windows open.
- Community fees and maintenance. Many buildings have pools, lifts and gardens; ask for the last three years of community minutes to see whether maintenance has been deferred.
- Short-let rules. Parts of the town are saturated with tourist lets and some communities restrict them. Check before you buy on the strength of rental income.
- Buying costs. 10% IVA plus notary, registry, legal fees and stamp duty — 10–13% on top. Breakdown here.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fuengirola good for families?
Yes, if you want services rather than space: schools, a hospital, sports facilities, the beach and a train, all within a few kilometres. Families who want a garden and a quiet street usually end up in Mijas or Benalmádena instead.
How long does the train take from Fuengirola to Málaga?
About 45 minutes to Málaga centre and 25 to the airport, on the C-1 line, which terminates in Fuengirola.
What can I buy in Fuengirola for €300,000?
A one or two bedroom new apartment of 50–90 m² in Los Pacos, Torreblanca or the blocks behind the coast road, with a pool and often a garage. 4 developments start below €300,000.
Based on the 57 developments listed on this site in the municipality of Fuengirola in October 2026, using advertised starting prices. Distances and driving times are approximate.
New developments in Fuengirola
The developments mentioned in this article
All 7 are live listings on this site. The price shown is the advertised starting price for the development.
- From €215,000 — 1–2 bedrooms, 48–88 m², Fuengirola.
- From €220,000 — 1–2 bedrooms, 52–79 m², Fuengirola.
- From €282,450 — 1–3 bedrooms, 66–287 m², Fuengirola.
- From €705,000 — 2–3 bedrooms, 83–130 m², Fuengirola.
- From €699,900 — 2–3 bedrooms, 105–160 m², Fuengirola.
- From €3,960,000 — 4 bedrooms, 280–400 m², Fuengirola.
- From €2,695,000 — 3 bedrooms, 265 m², Torreblanca.
Related reading
- New developments in Fuengirola 2026 — the whole market, band by band.
- All buying guides — prices, costs, checks and area guides.
- 218 homes in Los Pacos from €249,000 — one scheme in detail.
- Living in Mijas — the municipality next door.
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