The last two days? Shopping, shopping, and… oh, more shopping! Shocking, I know 😂
Yesterday’s adventure took me back to Centro Comercial Miramar, a huge shopping center in Fuengirola. I was here last year with my brother, so I figured – why not revisit and see if there’s anything exciting waiting for me? But first things first: sleeping in, of course. Priorities. 😆 I eventually rolled out of bed and started the day with a very light breakfast at Civeta Grill (aka, my second home at this point).
Once I made it to Miramar, I spent a few hours browsing, but somehow, the shopping gods weren’t on my side – I didn’t really find anything I liked. Tragic. But hey, it wasn’t a total loss because lunch was an absolute winner. I stopped by Pasapalo, an Argentinian-owned spot, and got their Veggie Bowl – a glorious mix of avocado, roasted sweet potatoes, hummus, fried chickpeas, and fresh veggies, all topped with a delicious curry-lemon dressing. It was heaven in a bowl – filling, flavorful, and exactly what I needed 😍
After lunch, my energy levels hit critical low, so I did the only logical thing – went back to the hotel, grabbed a spot by the beach, and just let the waves work their magic. There’s something about the sound of the water and the salty breeze that fixes everything. Beaches can heal just about anything, I swear 🥰
For dinner, I revisited an old favorite – PadThaiWok, where I had dinner last year as well. Stuck with my usual red curry with veggies, and let me tell you – it was just as good as I remembered. No regrets, only good spice. 🔥 After dinner, I returned to Civeta to just soak in the evening atmosphere, which is super cozy – people hanging out, enjoying the view, striking up random conversations. Honestly, these slow, peaceful moments? That’s the dream.
And today.. Determined to make the most of my last full day in Fuengirola, I actually got up early (shocking). And it was so worth it because I got to watch the sunrise over the beach – an absolutely stunning way to start the day 😍🌞🌅
After that? Breakfast at Civeta – again 😅 I know, I know, I should branch out, but when something works, why change it? 😂 And honestly, pan con tomate is undefeated (right up there with bread and sambol in my world) 😋😋
Then, it was off to Málaga for round two of shopping, this time at El Corte Inglés Málaga Centro. Unlike Miramar, this time I actually found some great clothes – finally, a successful shopping trip! 🎉 Also, a useful fact: if you’re a tourist, you can get a Tourist Card, which gives you discounts for five days. Five days is plenty – I mean, how much shopping can one person do in five days? (Don’t answer that 🤫😂)
Post-shopping, I headed back to Fuengirola for a final feast at Cafetería Paseo del Mar, where I had crispy veggie bhajjis and a fantastically delicious veggie paella. My taste buds were very, very happy 😍😍😍
Now? I’m sitting at Civeta one last time, watching the sea, soaking in the view, and just enjoying this perfect little moment. Tomorrow, I’m off to Málaga for five nights! Yes, I’ve been there a bunch of times already, but this time, I’m staying there – just to switch things up 🤣
Fuengirola, it’s been a blast. Until next time! 🥰
