Experience
Sea, sport and the Costa del Sol.
Beaches, restaurants, golf, shopping and local experiences within easy reach.
Local recommendations — updated 2026. These are selected local options and established visitor destinations. We cannot guarantee that every visitor will have the same experience, and details may change.
Beaches
Beach life from Carvajal to Puerto Banús.
Our nearby favourites and one special day-trip option.
Carvajal Beach
Carvajal Beach Pier
A breakwater and bathing spot shown from two angles in the photographs.
Coffee, brunch & ice cream
Easy places for a relaxed stop.
Selected places for good coffee, matcha, brunch and something sweet.
Sport & wellness
Padel, tennis, fitness and more.
Higueron Sport Club is nearby and provides extensive facilities through separately purchased access or memberships.
Golf
A choice of courses along the coast.
The Costa del Sol has a wide selection of golf courses within driving distance, from relaxed resort courses to demanding championship layouts.
Restaurants
Selected places to eat.
Updated 2026. The selection combines nearby options and established restaurants in the area; experiences and details may change.
Fuengirola · Italian pizzeria
Pizzeria Italiana Da Paolo
A casual Italian pizzeria in Fuengirola for pizza and other simple Italian dishes — also convenient for takeaway.
Phone: +34 952 47 66 61
Address: C. Cádiz, 1, 29640 Fuengirola, Málaga
Useful nearby services
Getting around, made easier.
A practical local service we use ourselves.
Car rental · Málaga Airport & Fuengirola
Autos Flores car rental
This is based on our own experience. Always check the current terms, conditions and instructions directly with Autos Flores. This is not a rental manual and we update this guide only periodically.
We use Autos Flores when renting a car here because the airport handover has been exceptionally simple for us. On arrival, a representative meets you outside the security/customs area holding a sign with your name. The car is just outside; in our experience it takes only a few minutes before you are on your way.
Return has been similarly straightforward. Autos Flores sends a link or email with the current instructions. In our rentals, we have driven to the airport, parked as instructed, sent a message with the car location and left the key in the car according to their instructions.
On our past rentals, the contract has included zero excess for damage. Terms can change, so check the current booking terms carefully.
Discount code: Skaslien
Phone: +34 952 47 06 92
Email: info@autosflores.com
Fuengirola office: C. Poeta Salvador Rueda, 93 (Plaza Pedro Cuevas), Los Boliches, 29640 Fuengirola, Málaga
Shopping & Food
Everyday groceries, premium food and a day of shopping.
From a quick supermarket stop to Málaga’s outlet and shopping district.
Specialist food & markets
Useful local stops.
Butchers and markets for fresh produce, meat, seafood and local ingredients.
Places to visit
Day trips & places to discover
Inspiring places within easy reach — from white villages and historic cities to dramatic nature and the Mediterranean coast.
Good to know
These destinations work well as full-day trips or relaxed half-days. Driving times are approximate and may vary with traffic.