{"id":7912,"date":"2020-07-30T12:34:59","date_gmt":"2020-07-30T12:34:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.malagaweb.com\/blog\/?p=7912"},"modified":"2020-08-31T11:30:29","modified_gmt":"2020-08-31T11:30:29","slug":"visit-fuengirola","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.malagaweb.com\/blog\/costa-del-sol\/visit-fuengirola\/","title":{"rendered":"More than 20 things to do in Fuengirola all year round and places to visit"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many tourists choose Fuengirola<\/a> every year; we will not only discover the charms of this city, but also places of interest, monuments and things to do in Fuengirola. If you are planning to visit, do not miss our article.<\/p>\n

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Read curiosities about Fuengirola<\/h2>\n

The first thing is know about the place. There is nothing better for that than to read some facts about Fuengirola What about reading the history of the city? Let’s generate interest before visiting some of its monuments and places, shall we?<\/p>\n

Fuengirola was founded by the Phoenicians, of which you can learn more in our article about the origin of Malaga<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The old Syalis, was named Suel during the Roman presence. The Romans<\/a> left monuments and other important remains.\u00a0After the Muslim conquest it was renamed Sohail, as the castle located in the municipality. This castle was built on Roman ruins next to the mouth of the river.<\/p>\n

After the Christian conquest in 1482 the area was depopulated, due to the threat of invasions from North Africa. The population settled in Mijas<\/a> until it was gradually moved back to the coast, although not in the Phoenician and Roman settlement, but on the opposite bank of the river.<\/p>\n

Walk around Fuengirola<\/h2>\n

The city is interesting enough to walk around. Enjoy its people, its streets, bars and terraces.<\/p>\n