Train stations in Fuengirola – all aboard tips and insights
The train stations in Fuengirola give you access to this amazing city, packed with outstanding sand beaches, to the nearby towns of Benalmádena and Torremolinos, and to the capital of the province, Malaga. Fuengirola is a long, seaside town served by four train stations – Carvajal, Torreblanca, Los Boliches and the last and main one, Fuengirola station. It is also the last city connected to Malaga by the C1 train line, and it sits right in the heart of the Costa del Sol.
I had not explored much of Fuengirola before the start of the free train tickets program, but now I’m enjoying discovering it. If you have the opportunity, take a look at this lovely gem of a city and everything it has to offer. And if you are looking for a place to relocate, to live by the beach with easy access to everything, this may well be your place. Come check why!
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We’ll check each of the four stations in order of proximity to Malaga, focusing on what is there to discover near the stations. All pictures were taken on walking trips departing from each station, and my criteria was to walk a maximum of half an hour in each direction.
Carvajal
Carvajal is the first station in Fuengirola, coming from Málaga. It is also the closest to the sea, but there is a catch: to get out from the station towards the sea there is a considerable stair:
Now, if you can face the stairs, the reward is good:
As a bonus, you get to see the border between Fuengirola and Benalmadena, which lies right before the start of Fuengirola’s promenade. It is marked by a tiny, almost dry, creek which is partially covered by a wooden path, as seen in the picture below. Call this a wooden bridge would be a bit too much, right?
From the city side, one block behind the beach, you’ll find the sign of the border between Fuengirola and Benalmadena:
Carvajal is the closest station to the sea and the closest to Benalmádena. From here, you access Carvajal beach on both cities, a large and well-equipped stretch of sand. If you like to walk on promenades near all the commerce amenities, such as restaurants and pubs, and have no problem facing the stairs, this station is worth visiting.
Torreblanca
In Torreblanca station, both train lines share a single platform. Right after leaving the train here, you see something unusual on a hill:
Did you notice the bull silhouette?? It is the Toro de Osborne (Osborne Bull), a Spanish cultural icon. It all started in 1956, as a publicity stunt, when a beverage company (Osborne group) spread several of such giant billboards across Spain to promote their Brandy de Jerez. Over time, the bulls became part of Spanish culture and when the government tried to remove them, several autonomous communities and cultural associations protested the idea.
The Osborne bulls are now a cultural patrimony of Spain, and three of such bulls remain in the province Malaga; this being one of them. It is possible to climb up to the billboard, by the way! And close to the bull you see the Torre Blanca (white tower), that names the area.
But more waits for you in Torreblanca. Going up the hill, the area is mainly residential, with winding streets, beautiful houses, and apartment complexes.
Towards the beach, the area is flat, and the view is filled with trees and the beautiful white houses on the hills.
This area is, unsurprisingly, full of hotels and tourist-looking people in their flip-flops, carrying portable chairs and walking slowly, relaxed. And then you get to the beach. 😉
Paradise. Torreblanca is a great option if you are planning a beach trip.
Los Boliches
Los Boliches is a cute platform station, where both train lines share a single platform track. Located right in front of a supermarket and with a working elevator, Los Boliches station makes it easy to go for basic supplies by train.
But Los Boliches is much more than that; it is one of the favorite locations in Fuengirola for beachside holidays. The station is just a short (and nice) walk to the beach – stopping at this station is probably the easiest way to go to the beach by train, as there are no stairs, and it is even closer to the beach than Torreblanca.
Even though Los Boliches is close to the city center of Fuengirola, the area has the relaxed feel of a resort. It is a great combination of residential and touristic area.
Fuengirola
The main station in Fuengirola takes you to the heart of the city. And what a city! Even though Fuengirola’s population is just a little bigger than Benalmadena or Torremolinos, the city center really feels like the center of a big city, because of the large roads sided by trees, and because of the buildings, which are packed side by side. This is a great area for shopping and eating, with plenty of choices; just wander about the maze of streets and let Fuengirola bring you the surprises. 😊
Right by the station there is a taxi point (shown above; the white cars with yellow bottom lines in front of the station are taxis). If you are coming from the airport and going to either Mijas, Marbella, Estepona or, of course, Fuengirola, it makes sense to come by train up to this station and take a taxi here, as it would be much cheaper than getting a taxi straight from the airport.
This station is just an easy, flat walk to the plaza de la Constitución, where you’ll find the Church of Our Lady of the Rosario (above). In this same square there will be the Feria del Rosario in 2023, from October 6 to 12.
Just walking a bit further you’ll see Fuengirola’s beach (below), as well as Fuengirola’s promenade and the harbor, from which you can rent a jet ski or a luxury private boat with skipper, sail in a yacht to see the dolphins, go parasailing or even make a day trip to Gibraltar!
With up to half an hour walk you can also reach Sould park (an amusement park for kids), the Recinto Ferial, where the Feria de las Naciones happen in April or May, and where the street market happens every Tuesday, and the Fuengirola Bioparc – a big zoo that Kiddo loved when he visited with his school and recommends, displaying more than 200 species, many of which endangered.
Conclusion
The C1 train line along the Costa del Sol can take you to see a lot of what Fuengirola has to offer. It is also a great way to go to the beautiful beaches of this town, as all stations are close to the beach, which are all safe, sandy, beautiful and lined with restaurants and commerce.
Fuengirola is also a relatively flat town (when compared to the other places in the Costa del Sol) and possibly the town in the Costa del Sol whose train stations are closest to the beaches – a big plus for those looking to relocate to the beachside without being far from the excellent transportation option provided by the trains. The same goes for those looking for a seaside holiday destination which also includes an easy way of transportation to explore more of the Costa.
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I managed to get so far trying to buy the 10€ renfe pass ab recurrente on line. Got to ready to pay but this came up –
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