The Gran Parque de la Costa del Sol, the biggest urban park in Andalusia at 270,000 square metres, will open its gates to the public for the first time this weekend (Saturday and Sunday, 29 and 30 November) from 9am to 7pm.
Mijas Council announced on Friday, November 28, that, for this initial opening, only half of the park will be accessible while final works are completed on the rest of it. Visitors will nonetheless be able to enjoy the children’s play areas, cycle lanes, and walking paths. Entry is free and will be through the main entrance, where a car park has been laid on.
Phased rollout testing the park’s capacity
The council explained that the weekend opening forms part of a phased rollout following successful trial openings on 8 and 9 and 22 and 23 November. “We are continuing with the gradual opening of the facility so that residents can start enjoying it while we carry out capacity and safety tests ahead of the official inauguration,” the council said. Temporary toilets have been installed, although the pet areas will remain closed for the time being.
Once fully completed, the €27 million park will feature nearly 2,900 trees and shrubs, a large artificial lake with fountains and a waterfall, two ornamental fountains (one star-shaped and one cross-shaped), an open-air amphitheatre with seating for approximately 1,900 people, multi-sport pitches, a skate plaza, a splash park, children’s play areas with swings and climbing frames, a dog park, and an 11-metre-wide “healthy living” path with running tracks and outdoor gym equipment. The design is planned to cater for all age groups, from toddlers to senior citizens, and to distribute visitors evenly across the site to prevent overcrowding.
The Gran Parque de la Costa del Sol is predicted to become one of the Costa del Sol’s major green landmarks and a new point of attraction for open-air events. Gran Parque de la Costa del Sol is located on the road between Mijas Golf (Venta Hoyo 19 roundabout) and Cerros de Aguila.