Fuengirola, Spain’s most decorated beaches
This month, the seaside town of Fuengirola on the Costa del Sol made history by receiving Blue Flags, Quality Q, Sustainability S, and Accessibility. Not only that, however, each of the town’s four beaches has received all four awards.
Fuengirola is a top tourist spot, known for its beautiful beaches. We now have the highest number of awards for our coastline and services. 100 percent of our beaches have been recognized, making us Spain’s best. It’s all thanks to hard work from everyone – beach businesses, bars, staff, and our dedicated team at the council.
About the award-winning beaches
In total, Fuengirola boasts 7 km (4.3 mi) of accessible beaches, with 64 access points with showers and seating. The town also offers four boarded areas for those with reduced mobility to be able to enjoy the beach and water, supported by lifeguards.
Along the way, Fuengirola’s beaches also feature numerous zones for water sports and recreational boating. These include two zones for paddle surfing and five for paddle boats. Meanwhile, the beaches are lined by chiringuitos (beach bars), restaurants and bars, conveniently placed for beach-goers to refresh and revive after a day on the sand.
According to Sur in English, more than 150 people work to keep the beaches pristine in peak season. These include lifeguards, police officers, maintenance teams, beach patrol, and a drone unit. Moreover, each lifeguard station features “solmaforos,” equipment designed to measure the UV Ray index to warn beach-goers of the dangers of sunburn.
Meanwhile, as part of the town’s commitment to sustainability, Fuengirola’s town hall uses sustainable vehicles, beach cleaning vehicles, and “eco-islands” to separate paper, plastic and glass to be recycled.
When heading to the Costa del Sol on vacation, make sure to visit Fuengirola and its beaches, each a model of excellence and accessibility.
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