Civilisations and monuments facing the sea: the historical heritage of Fuengirola

Mediterranean origins and the passage of Phoenicians and Romans through this land have left their mark on present-day Fuengirola. A legacy on view for thousands of people who contemplate the archaeological remains of a long history and the majesty of a castle facing the Mediterranean.

Sohail Castle is more than an icon, it is the symbol of an identity. Every stone recalls the influence of the ancestors who gave it life, from the Almoravids to its most contemporary adaptation as a cultural venue. Declared a Site of Cultural Interest (BIC), its value is incalculable, but Fuengirola’s history goes even further. One only has to continue walking along the hillside of the fortress to come across the Roman City of Suel. Research reveals a Phoenician origin of great strategic importance at the time and fundamental for the trade of marine products.

Archaeology lovers can continue the route to the archaeological site of the Roman Villa Finca del Secretario, in Los Pacos, and the Roman baths in the Torreblanca area.