Dark Side of Fuengirola Free Walking Tour
Overview of the tour in Fuengirola
Join a two-hour walking tour set around Fuengirola's dark past and present. This Costa del Sol boom town might be known primarily for its long promenade, a maze of high-rises and busy streets, but there's a dark undercurrent of violence, war and crime hidden behind its façade. Come explore a dark past of bloody battles and war crimes, mafia murders and narcos, political terrorism, the glitz, the decadence of the old Costa del Sol, and much more, while taking a stroll around the streets of the Villa Blanca.
Main themes:
- An overview of Fuengirola and Spain's bloody history
- The Battle of Fuengirola 1810 - The Napoleonic Wars
- The Spanish Civil War: submarine attacks, church burnings, and mass graves
- International Mafia Playground - narco operations and score-settling in the old Costa del Sol
- The ETA bombings in Fuengirola
- True crime
- The Wolfman of Sierra Morena
I'm Alex, a 30-year-old Portuguese archaeologist and tour guide with a passion for the flip-side of history, curiosities, oddities, and everything that makes us look at a familiar place with different eyes!
On arrival
The tour starts at Plaza de la Constitución, Fuengirola's oldest square. I will be waiting for you under the bell tower.
Free Cancellation
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
