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Public library card and municipal libraries in Fuengirola

Fuengirola runs three municipal libraries — Gloria Fuertes (Los Boliches), Lope de Vega (Complejo Elola), and Miguel de Cervantes (Parque del Sol/town center) — offering lending, reading clubs and author events.

Why it matters

A free library card gives access to books (often including English-language titles) and local community activities, useful for settling in.

When

Wanting to borrow books or use library services after moving to Fuengirola.

Last checked

15 Oct 2026

Cost: Not stated; library cards in Spain are typically free.

What you need

• ID/passport; likely proof of address (padrón) — not confirmed on the page reviewed

Steps

1. Visit any of the three branches
   Gloria Fuertes (Los Boliches, near the Tenencia de Alcaldía), Lope de Vega (Complejo Polideportivo Municipal Elola), or Miguel de Cervantes (Parque del Sol, town center).
2. Ask staff about registering for a card
   Exact card registration process and required documents were not stated on the page reviewed.

Where

• Bibliotecas Municipales de Fuengirola
  Three branches: Gloria Fuertes (c/San Lucas, Los Boliches); Lope de Vega (Complejo Elola); Miguel de Cervantes (Parque del Sol)
  952 58 93 00 (general citizen-service line; no library-specific number confirmed)
  Not published on the page reviewed
  https://www.fuengirola.es/items/biblioteca-municipal/

Official sources

• Bibliotecas Municipales