Fuengirola Holidays: Package Breaks on the Costa del Sol

Families are the obvious match. Bioparc Fuengirola sits in the town itself, the main beaches such as Playa de Santa Amalia and Playa de San Francisco are around a kilometre from the centre, and the short airport transfer spares tired children a long coach ride. A holiday to Fuengirola, Spain, is about as low-effort as the Costa del Sol gets.

Couples and anyone who likes to wander will find plenty beyond the sand. Castillo de Suel stands about a mile out of the centre, the Roman baths at Torreblanca del Sol and the archaeological site of Suel speak to the town's ancient past, and the walk towards Calaburras Lighthouse, about 2.5 miles away, makes a gentle evening outing. Golfers have La Cala Resort roughly 5.5 miles inland, and those wanting quieter dunes can head to Dunas de Artola o Cabopino, a protected area about 8 miles along the coast.

Fuengirola is a single town rather than a string of separate resorts, so the choice is really about which stretch of beach you want on your doorstep. Playa de Santa Amalia and Playa de San Francisco lie closest to the centre, Playa del Castillo runs below the castle about a mile away, and Playa de Torreblanca sits around 2.5 miles out on the quieter side of town.

Further along, Playa del Chaparral, technically in Mijas, is about 3 miles away, and the beach at Calahonda is around 6 miles from the centre. Staying near the middle puts the zoo, the bullring and the mosque within walking distance; staying towards Torreblanca keeps you close to the Roman baths and a calmer pace. Holidays in Fuengirola, Costa del Sol, can be shaped either way.

The sweet spot is April to June and again in September. April brings around 23°C with only three rainy days in the month, May reaches 25°C and June 28°C. September matches June at 28°C, and November is a pleasant surprise at about 22°C with five rainy days, ideal for an autumn break.

July and August are the hottest months, with highs of 33°C and barely a drop of rain, which suits sun seekers but can feel fierce for small children. October is the one to watch: it is the wettest month, with about 117mm across ten rainy days. Winter stays mild, at 17 to 18°C in December and January, if you simply want light and warmth. Remember that school-holiday weeks are always in higher demand, so booking well ahead for those dates gives you more choice.

Málaga (AGP) is the airport to aim for, with direct flights from the United Kingdom and a drive of about 17 minutes to Fuengirola. That short hop is a large part of the appeal: on a package the coach or private transfer is over almost before it starts.

Gibraltar (GIB) also has direct flights from the UK and sits around 69 minutes' drive away, useful if it suits your departure airport or dates. If you would rather explore independently, you can compare car hire here and pick up at either airport.

A package bundles your flight, hotel and transfer into one booking, and when it is sold as a package it is ATOL-protected, which means your money and your trip home are covered if something goes wrong with the company. For package holidays in Fuengirola, Spain, you then choose a board basis, from room only or bed and breakfast up to half board or all inclusive, depending on how much you plan to eat out in town.

On this page you can compare live deals from Jet2holidays, TUI, loveholidays and On the Beach side by side, so if you were already looking at Jet2 holidays to Fuengirola you can see how they sit against the others. You can also check hotel prices if you prefer to book separately, browse tours and tickets for Bioparc and other sights, and compare car hire for days out along the coast.