A long-awaited development is nearing completion in Mijas – the construction of El Gran Parque de la Costa del Sol. A modern leisure space of as much as 35 hectares is being built in Mijas, with a planned opening date of May 2025. See what is included in this unique space – the largest park on the Costa del Sol.
Largest green space on the Sunshine Coast
The creation of El Gran Parque in Mijas, which is the largest space of its kind on the Costa del Sol, aims to create a unique place for leisure and outdoor activities. The construction of the park has been financed in phases, with €2 million earmarked in 2023, while the remaining funds have been split between 2024 (€14.5 million) and 2025 (€16.3 million). The total investment budget is almost €33 million.
However, El Gran Parque in Mijas is special for a completely different reason. It will be bigger than the well-known Camp Benítez in Málaga and is sure to become one of the most important and most visited green spaces in the region. Indeed, it is intended not only to act as a local attraction, but also to attract tourists visiting the Costa del Sol.
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Attractions for all generations
The design of the park was the result of a participatory process in which residents had the opportunity to make suggestions. As a result, the new recreational space will include:
- a navigable lake – an attraction for water sports enthusiasts,
- main avenue – 24 metres wide, with pedestrian and cycle traffic separation, planted with barberry trees,
- recreational paths – routes for running, cycling and simply walking,
- fountains – one in the shape of a star and the other of a cross – both located on the main avenue,
- children’s playgrounds – including a water playground and a 5,000 m² space dedicated to the little ones,
- dog park – a separate and dedicated area of 2,000 m² for them,
- recreation areas for adults – equipped with board game tables,
- skatepark – a modern place to ride skateboards, rollerblades or scooters,
- an open-air amphitheatre – making use of the natural terrain and designed to host cultural events.
Where is El Gran Parque located?
The park is being built at Cortijo del Ahogadero in Las Lagunas, Mijas, about 30 minutes by car from Marbella and about 20 from Malaga airport. Easy access to the new space is also to be provided by the construction of two bridges. One will connect Avenida Andalucía to the area near the cemetery, and the other will allow communication with the Venta de la Morena area. In turn, a car park for 1,000 cars is planned as part of the park’s development.
The new park in Mijas will not only be a recreational space, but also a place that fits harmoniously into the Costa del Sol landscape. As previously announced, the design is intended to reflect a modern approach to urban planning, combining recreational, sporting and educational functions. Water management was also taken into account during its design – selecting tree, plant and grass species that do not require such heavy watering. In total, the park will feature 3,000 new trees and shrubs.
