Fuengirola Hotels All Inclusive: Beaches, Weather and Tips

On an all-inclusive board basis, your main meals are included, typically served as buffets with some à la carte options, along with snacks through the day and local drinks such as beer, wine, soft drinks and spirits poured from the hotel's house brands. Premium labels, some specialty restaurants and extras like spa treatments are often charged separately, so it is worth reading the board description carefully before you book.

For most British travellers, all inclusive in Fuengirola comes as part of a package: the flight, the hotel and the airport transfer bundled together. That suits a town where the seafront, the beaches and the main sights are close at hand, because you can head out for a morning at the Castillo de Suel or Bioparc Fuengirola and be back for lunch without spending anything extra.

Fuengirola is a single coastal town rather than a string of separate resorts, so the real choice is which stretch of beach you want on your doorstep. Close to the centre, within about half a mile, are Playa de San Francisco and Playa de Santa Amalia, handy for the bullring, the town's restaurants and the walk to Bioparc. Around a mile out, Playa del Castillo sits beneath the Castillo de Suel, near the remains of the Roman town of Suel.

Head further along the coast and things open out. Playa de Torreblanca, about 2.5 miles away, is close to the Roman baths of Torreblanca del Sol, while Playa del Chaparral, roughly 3 miles off, lies just over the line in Mijas. If you prefer a quieter, larger-scale stay, the coast towards Calahonda, around 6 miles out, and La Cala Resort, a golf and residential estate about 5.5 miles away, is where the land stretches out and the Dunas de Artola o Cabopino nature area begins, some 8 miles from town. When comparing a Fuengirola beach hotel all inclusive deal, check the map against these beaches before you choose.

The best months for an all-inclusive week are April, May, June, September and November. April is notably dry, with around 8mm of rain and highs of 23°C, while May reaches 25°C and June 28°C. September keeps that 28°C warmth after the summer crowds thin, and November still averages 22°C, which makes it a sensible choice for winter sun without travelling far.

July and August are the hottest months, with highs of 33°C and barely a rain day, ideal if you plan to spend most of the day by the pool. October is the wettest month, with about 117mm of rain across ten days, so pack a jacket if you go then. From December to February, daytime highs sit at 17 to 18°C, mild enough for walks to the Calaburras Lighthouse but rarely beach weather.

Fuengirola all inclusive holidays are straightforward to arrange because Málaga Airport has direct flights from across the UK and the transfer takes about 17 minutes. Gibraltar also has direct UK flights, but the drive is around 69 minutes, so Málaga is the easier choice for most families. On this page you can compare live all-inclusive deals from Jet2holidays, TUI, loveholidays and On the Beach, alongside hotel prices, tours and tickets, and car hire.

Families should bear in mind that UK school holidays push package prices up, so travelling in late May, June or September can make a real difference if your dates are flexible. Anyone hunting for cheap all inclusive holidays in Fuengirola will usually find better value outside the summer peak, and comparing several providers for the same dates is the surest way to see what is on offer. Check whether your package includes transfers, and whether drinks are limited to certain hours or bars.