I've been to Fuengirola loads of times and have never heard of this place so I was interested to see where it was. If you Google fuengirola miramar shopping centre the first link on the list will go to a page that tells you everything to need to know, how to get there and, more importantly, a list of all the shops!

There are some recommendations for other shopping centres, one of which is Plaza Major just outside Malaga airport. It has its own train station and is worth a visit as there are shops, restaurants, cinemas and bowling as well as other entertainment. There wouldn't be as many shops there as there are at Miramar though.

I've just had another look at the website and I think I have seen the place, it was just being finished when I was there last which is why I didn't go in.

The Miramar is within walking distance of Fuengirola centre. From Zara and the main shops, head out of Fuengirola along the main road (if you were coming out of Zara turn right and keep following the road) for about 15 minutes and you'll see the Miramar apartments. Walk behind these apartments and you'll see the shopping centre in front of you across from the main road.
There's quite a few decent shops there, especially girls clothes shops and furniture/kitchenware shops,however for me I like huge supermarket, especially for the cheap booze!

Although the supermarket in the Miramar is not huge, it still is a decent size, and, yes, does stock booze! Mind you, as Quakermass no doubt knows, the place to buy spirits and cigs in the town is the cash and carry (open to the public) on the Mijas Golf/Coin road, on the left just past the carwash. None cheaper.

Thanks for the advice.

Is there an adequate pavement to walk to the centre or is it advisable to bus it ? We will be staying at the Yaramar Hotel which is a wee bit away so how long would you reckon it would take to walk.

Cheers only about 8 months to go!!!!

The pavement is fine, however there are quite a few roads to cross along the way.
If you head behind the Yaramar (2 roads behind) you'll come to the main road where you'll see numerous bus stops for the yellow buses that head into Fuengirola.
The yellow buses at "10 to" the hour run direct to Miramar for about 50p each and the bus stop opposite the Miramar will bring you back to within a 2 minute walk of the Yaramar.

Quaker "public transport expert" mass.

The shopping centre is worth a visit although cannot be compared to some arndale centres or malls in the UK (personal feeling). There is also a cinema there which show up to date films, some in the orignal version. Plenty of food on offer too. You can walk to the centre from the Yaramar hotel but its a good 20-25 mins walk. As Quaker quite rightly pointed out the buses (Line 4 from memory) run regularly and are cheap.

If you do manage to make it there, I can highly recommend the new 'Wok Buffet' restaurant which is just in front. It's basically an all you can eat restaurant but the difference is the food is cooked in front of you and not left 'sweating' in sauces all day.

At 12.95 Euros per head, its excellent value and the food is really fresh.

The shopping centre is worth a visit although cannot be compared to some arndale centres or malls in the UK (personal feeling). There is also a cinema there which show up to date films, some in the orignal version. Plenty of food on offer too. You can walk to the centre from the Yaramar hotel but its a good 20-25 mins walk. As Quaker quite rightly pointed out the buses (Line 4 from memory) run regularly and are cheap.

If you do manage to make it there, I can highly recommend the new 'Wok Buffet' restaurant which is just in front. It's basically an all you can eat restaurant but the difference is the food is cooked in front of you and not left 'sweating' in sauces all day.

At 12.95 Euros per head, its excellent value and the food is really fresh.