Many tourists head to this part of the Costa del Sol for its beautiful beaches. While you’ll no doubt want to soak up the sun on the sand and take a dip in the sea, there is so much to do in Fuengirola that you may want to plan a few activities into your itinerary too.

Explore Castillo Sohail

This Moorish castle dominates the town from high up on a hill. It dates back to 956CE although it changed significantly over the years up until the 12th century. Head up here and you’ll be almost 40 meters above Fuengirola and can take in the breathtaking views this provides. While you are here you can visit the small museum and make sure you check what is on, the castle hosts a number of cultural events throughout the year.

Bioparc Fuengirola

You’ll enter the rainforest at this park and visit the likes of Madagascar, Africa and Asia. This immersion zoo, as it is known, has recreated the natural habitats of its inhabitants who live side by side. These multi-species enclosures are rare for animal parks. As you wander around and see the 1,400 animals and 130 different species you’ll also see the baobab tree which at 25 metres is one of the largest artificial trees in the world. During the summer the park is open until midnight so you can see the animals by moonlight.

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