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Fuengirola Nightlife
Coastal
residents tend to refer to Fuengirola
as Funky Town because of its extensive bars and general
craziness during the summer. Daytime Fuengirola
is buzzing, with miles of promanades and lengthy beaches
filled with a myriad half-naked, sunburnt tourists and when
the sun sets it transforms into one of the liveliest
places to enjoy an evening out on the Coast. The main action
occurs close to the beach, along the front by the Marina
and it is here that you will find most of the nocturnal
activity.
You would be
well-advised to consider starting your evening with a meal in
one of Fuengirola's
many themed restaurants. Area 51 is a particular
marbellalife.com favourite because they serve big, tasty,
American-style burgers. If you're feeling reckless have a
go at The Joker drinking game before you head off into
town. Start with a pint or two of Guinness at Irish Times and
enjoy the ambience. Always popular and just around the corner
is a great little sandwich shop that stays open until late and
serves the best sandwiches that you'll find in Fuengirola.
After this head
down to the front, which is just a hop, skip and jump away -
but don't try this after five pints! Here you will find some
of the best known clubs in town. The London Pub is popular and
doubles as a meeting point, while close by is the Beetle,
which usually offers 'two for one' on drinks. There are
several popular clubs in the area including the Old Town,
which has a very cosmopolitan feel to it and tends to be the
busiest, particularly on more Spanish orientated nights.
The most famous
club amongst English tourists is Linekar's in the Marina,
a sports bar which shows all the major sporting events. Inside
they specialise in the type of international commercial music
which is popular all year round, but particularly during the
summer months and occasionally visiting celebrities are
persuaded to host autograph signing sessions.
Bars and clubs
are dotted all over Fuengirola and the whole town stays open
late so night owls won't have to go to bed until well into the
small hours in the morning.
Dress
Code
Dress is casual,
although it is worth bearing in mind that some clubs don't
particularly like footwear such as trainers, so wear an
informal alternative.
Transport
Fuengirola's
bus station is located only minutes away from the town and is
well connected to the rest of the Coast. Taxi ranks are
also located at various points in the town. Car parking can be
near impossible, especially during the summer. Trying to find
a space is a frustrating experience, but be careful,
since your car will be towed away if it's illegally parked.
Money
and Safety
Fuengirola
is a tourist friendly town that wants to keep people coming
back year after year and its prices reflect this. You can have
a good night by yourself for as little as 30€, but if you want
to have dinner first and then go to a club you will need about
60€.
Fuengirola is
generally safe although drunken altercations do occur. A
fairly solid police presence deters most criminal activities,
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