Sardines on the beach, Fuengirola, Costa del Sol, Spain

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Restaurants in Fuengirola and Los Boliches

Most dining options in these budget beach communities are tapas bars and beach chiringuitos. Menus emphasize fish, and the beer is usually better than the wine. But there are a few high-end dining rooms, away from the beaches but technically within town limits.