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Plain-English articles about how cannabis social clubs work in Spain and how to make the most of a visit to Fuengirola.
Getting from Benalmádena to Fuengirola is a straightforward journey along the Costa del Sol, but the best transport option depends on where you are starting. A train works well from Arroyo de la Miel, a bus may be more convenient from the coast, and a taxi can save an uphill walk or a change of transport. Here is how to choose without making your day more complicated than it needs to be.
Read the guideIf you have just arrived on the Costa del Sol, the way cannabis social clubs work in Spain can be confusing. They are not shops, they are not bars, and they are not open to the public. Here is a plain explanation of what a club in Fuengirola actually is and how people usually approach one.
Read the guideThe Costa del Sol runs from Málaga city to Estepona, and the towns along it are close enough that most people can reach several clubs. This guide looks at the coast geographically — travel times, transport and what each area is like — so you can work out what is genuinely near you.
Read the guideFuengirola is often described as the most lived-in town on this stretch of the Costa del Sol. It has a real winter population, an 8 km seafront and a train line into Málaga, which together give it a rhythm quite different from the resort towns either side.
Read the guideMijas and Benalmádena wrap around Fuengirola on either side, and between them they hold a large share of the coast's year-round population. Neither is far away, but the practical journey is quite different depending on which side you start from.
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