Renowned for its fresh seafood, Los Marinos José is a family-run establishment that emphasises quality and tradition. Its proximity to the sea ensures a menu rich in locally sourced marine delicacies.
Let’s not pretend food is just fuel. We know better. For those of us lucky enough to consider relocating—or retiring—to the Costa del Sol, life isn’t about surviving the day. It’s about taste. A crisp Verdejo by the water. The snap of prawns grilled in sea salt. The kind of thing that makes you stop mid-conversation and look up.
Fuengirola, once a sleepy fishing village, now hums with the quiet confidence of a place that knows it doesn’t need to shout. It’s not Marbella. It’s not trying to be. But if you’re searching for a town where your morning walk meets the sea, and your evenings stretch into long, wine-soaked dinners under a slow-moving sky, you might find yourself putting down roots.
And what do roots need? Soil, sun, and—let’s be honest—somewhere excellent to eat.
- Los Marinos José
📍 Carretera de Cádiz, Km 209, Fuengirola
🕐 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM; 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
🌐 losmarinosjose.com
Let’s start here. You could blink and miss it. No fanfare, no ego. Just the scent of salt and grill smoke wafting out to the beach. The family has been running this since the 70s—seafood pulled from the water, onto your plate, no detour. Go for the clams. Stay for the red tuna. The kind of place you return to, thinking you’ve discovered something new, every time.
- Bistro Michel
📍 Paseo Marítimo Rey de España, 101, Fuengirola
🕐 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM; 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
📞 +34 661 61 29 36
You’re sitting outside. The sky is somewhere between peach and rust. Someone’s walking a dog with a face like a wrinkled loaf. Inside, Michel is plating duck. It smells like Paris with a tan. The food is precise, the setting informal. Order the foie gras if you’re feeling bold, and the crème brûlée if you’re not.
Bistro Michel features a three-course set menu priced around €16.50 to €17.50, which includes an amuse-bouche and often a complimentary glass of cava or limoncello to conclude the meal.
3. The Sandpiper
📍 Paseo Marítimo Rey de España, 92, Fuengirola
🕐 1:00 PM – 10:30 PM
📞 +34 952 66 43 50
🌐 sandpiperrestaurantfuengirola.com
This one’s for the long-lunch crowd. For those who like their sea bass with champagne sauce and their steak just so. It’s warm and welcoming—if you want to talk business, you can. If you want to forget the world, you’ll manage that too. Try the specials. That’s where the chef is showing off.
And After Dinner?
Walk the Paseo Marítimo. Not briskly. Slowly. Watch the sea try on colours. If you live here—own here—this isn’t the holiday. It’s the Tuesday. And that changes everything.
At Ultimate Lifestyles, we sell homes—but what we’re really offering is a new rhythm. Properties in Fuengirola range from sleek beachfront flats to multi-storey penthouses with private terraces that catch the late sun just right. Gated villas come with space to breathe and views you’ll grow into.
And life here? It’s the daily market stalls with fruit too ripe to ignore. It’s impromptu evenings at jazz bars in nearby Málaga. It’s tennis at sunrise, paddleboarding after breakfast, a round of golf in the late afternoon—if you’re so inclined. And if not, there’s always wine.
The Costa del Sol isn’t a monologue. It’s a conversation—between the sea and the sky, your past and your future. The question isn’t “Can I afford to live here?” It’s “Can I afford not to?”
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