Los Boliches is one of the most popular beaches in town, loved for its fine sand and peaceful sea. It offers a wide range of water and beach activities, with plenty for little ones to do both in the water and in the nearby facilities.
- About the most family-friendly beach in Fuengirola
- Services and features: sun loungers and pedal boats
- Activities in and out of the water
- Beach bars and places to eat: rice and seafood
About the most family-friendly beach in Fuengirola
With its fine, dark sand and shallow, calm waters, this beach is a favourite with families with small children and sits just a short walk from the town centre.
It stretches over a kilometre long and 40 metres wide, and is surrounded by sports facilities, restaurants and beach bars offering everything visitors or locals might need.
Los Boliches is located between Las Gaviotas and Fuengirola beaches and follows part of the town’s famous Seafront Promenade, which links nearly all the beaches in this part of the coast.
The quality of the water and sand, as well as their cleanliness, are guaranteed by the Blue Flag that has been flying on this beach for several years. Just be aware the water can feel a bit chilly due to currents coming from the Strait of Gibraltar and its marine life.
The beach is also home to one of Malaga’s most beloved monuments: the Peseta statue, right in the centre of the sand. For many, the old coin brings back fond memories of days spent at this beach.
Services and features: sun loungers and pedal boats
This huge beach in the centre of Fuengirola offers everything you could need. You’ll find sun loungers and umbrellas for hire, as well as the famous pedal boats, perfect for enjoying some fun with friends or family on the calm waters of this part of the Costa del Sol.
The beach is easily accessible from the Seafront Promenade and is fully adapted for people with reduced mobility, with platforms reaching the water to allow for easy entry and exit.
It’s very close to the town centre and has some parking nearby, though spaces are in high demand during summer.
It’s a lively spot throughout the day, with busy restaurant and beach bar terraces where beachgoers stop for tapas while enjoying sea views.
Activities in and out of the water
This beach is full of fun for children, young people and older swimmers alike, both on the sand and in the sea.
Snorkelling is a favourite activity and can be done just a few metres from the shore, while paddleboarding has also become very popular in recent summers.
But that’s not the only water-based fun on offer. You can also rent a banana boat for a ride where the challenge is staying upright, or a jet ski for the more daring types.
There’s a kids’ play area and beach volleyball courts that are well known throughout Fuengirola for a game with friends or family and are usually packed in the evenings when it starts to cool down.
If you’re after something more relaxing, you can always read by the sea, go for a skate or stroll along the Seafront Promenade, or have a drink at one of the local beach bars which have stunning views.
Very close by is the Roman archaeological site known as the Finca del Secretario, which features a remarkably well-preserved bath complex. It’s worth stopping by the interpretation centre before heading to the beach.
Beach bars and places to eat: rice and seafood
Los Boliches is packed with beach bars and restaurants offering the best seafood and delicious stews such as seafood rice dishes and soups. Like the rest of Fuengirola’s beaches, it’s the perfect spot to enjoy Mediterranean views and a magical sunset.
Among the places not to miss is the beach bar La Mar Salá, one of the most popular in the area thanks to its focus on fried fish, seafood and the famous espetos, grilled sardine skewers.
There’s also Oasis, recommended by the Repsol Guide thanks to its generous culinary offering. Fried anchovies, red mullet and crystal prawns are served up on its terrace. It’s a great spot for seafood rice with a view.
Very close by is one of the most popular beach bars in this part of Fuengirola, Los Náufragos, where the famous espetos are a must. This spot has been open since the 1970s and hasn’t lost an ounce of its mastery when it comes to the cooking of fish and seafood.
