The municipality of Fuengirola lies in the province of Malaga, in Andalusia: according to official INE figures for 1 January 2025 it is home to 85,211 people, over about 11.4 km².
With about 7,475 inhabitants per km², it is one of the most densely populated areas in the country, part of a large metropolitan area. Of the 28 municipalities in the province of Malaga with at least 5,000 inhabitants, it is number 5 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 29 km south-west of Malaga, the provincial capital. The nearest major city is Malaga, about 25 km away.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: Torremolinos (12 km), Marbella (25 km), Festivals (25 km), Málaga (25 km).
Below you will find a map of neighbouring municipalities, the weather, places to stay in the area and a link to all the municipalities in the province of Malaga.