Fuengirola Holidays

There's no question that the five miles of classically Spanish beaches make this slice of the Costa del Sol so appealing. There's a lot more on offer than that, though – quaint squares, superb shopping and nature reserves, not to mention a bustling nightlife after the sun goes down.

Lounge all evening with tapas and a glass of wine in the laidback square. If you fancy a livelier nightlife then make a beeline for either the main promenade or, behind the Fuengirola beach, Calle del Capitan, where you'll find your pick of British bars.

Bioparc Fuengirola is an award-winning zoo with an emphasis on conservation. It's home to endangered and rare animals like the Sumatran tiger and Roloway monkey. Here, creatures from Africa, south-east Asia and Madagascar live in peace in stunning recreations of their natural habitats.

Immerse yourself in the huge flea market every Saturday at the fairground in Los Boliches, where you'll find buyers and sellers from all over Europe. The Spanish department store El Corte Ingles is also nearby, as well as a number of designer boutiques around the main square.