29/11/2025
🌴✨ Gran Parque de la Costa del Sol is NOW OPEN! ✨🌴
Fuengirola just levelled up — giant lake, skatepark, gardens, play zones, shaded chill areas… the works.
Perfect for families, walkers, skaters, and anyone who loves a good sunny day out. Read and remember to SHARE the Full report below.
Go check it out and feel the vibe! 🌞💚
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# 🇬🇧 **Expats Guide: Gran Parque de la Costa del Sol (Mijas)**
**Everything you need to know before you go**
The brand-new Gran Parque de la Costa del Sol is now *partially* open, and it’s shaping up to be one of the best public spaces in Andalucía. Huge, modern, accessible, and perfect for families, retirees, and anyone looking for an easy, relaxing green space.
Here’s the essential guide.
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# 🌍 **What Exactly Is the Park?**
It’s the **largest urban park in Andalucía**, around **270,000 m²** of landscaped gardens, lakes, sports zones, cycling paths, playgrounds and cultural spaces.
Think: half botanical garden, half leisure centre, half family playground — all rolled into one.
Only about **50% is open right now**, but there’s already plenty to enjoy.
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# 🚗 **How to Get There**
# # # **Location:**
El Cortijo del Ahogadero, its not far from the A-7 and close to Fuengirola’s northern edge at
# # # **Driving:**
* Very easy access from Fuengirola, Mijas Costa, or the A-7.
* **Free parking** at the main entrance (currently the only open access point).
# # # **Public Transport:**
* **Fuengirola Bus Station → Las Lagunas** buses stop within walking distance (around 10–12 minutes).
* From Málaga city — C1 Cercanías to Fuengirola, then a bus or taxi (approx. 10 minutes).
# # # **Walking / Cycling:**
If you’re local, the area is connected by safe pavements and new cycling paths.
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# 🕘 **Opening Times**
* **This weekend opening:** 09:00–19:00
* More days will be added as phases open and maintenance contracts finish.
* Entry is **free**.
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# 🎡 **What’s Already Open**
Even at 50%, you’ve got a lot to explore:
# # # **🌳 Strolling & Relaxing**
* Wide pedestrian boulevards
* Lake-side paths
* Shaded benches
* Open lawns
* Great for photography and quiet walks
# # # **👶 Family & Kids**
* Multiple playgrounds
* Inclusive zones for children with disabilities
* Slides, climbing frames, tunnels, swings
* A splash-park area (excellent for summer)
# # # **🚴 Active Zones**
* Dedicated cycle paths
* Outdoor gym equipment
* Jogging and walking routes
* Skatepark + BMX-friendly sections
# # # **🎭 Culture & Community**
* A big open-air amphitheatre (concerts + events coming soon)
* Space for local festivals and cultural shows
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# 🐕 **Dog Owners**
* **Dog parks are not open yet**.
* Dogs on leads are currently allowed in general walking zones.
* Dedicated agility areas will open in later phases.
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# ♿ **Accessibility**
One of the strongest points of this park.
* Flat, wide paths
* Ramps everywhere
* Accessible playground equipment
* Smooth surfaces (wheelchairs, scooters, prams)
Ideal for older expats or anyone with mobility issues.
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# ☕ **Food, Toilets & Facilities**
* Temporary toilets available now
* Permanent restrooms, kiosks and vending points coming in the next phase
* No cafés on-site yet — but Las Lagunas cafés are a 5–10 minute walk
Tip: Bring water, especially for kids.
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# 🎉 **Best Times to Visit**
* **Morning before 11:00** — cooler, quieter
* **Late afternoon (16:00–17:30)** — golden light near the lake, fewer kids
* Avoid midday on weekends unless you enjoy crowds
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# 📸 **Good Spots for Photos**
* The lake with the small peninsula/gazebo
* The central boulevard
* Amphitheatre steps
* Decorative fountains (star and cross shapes)
* Sunset near the cycle lanes
Perfect for blog content or Instagram.
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# 🚧 **What’s Coming Next**
Over the next few months:
* Full 100% opening
* Dog park
* Permanent bathrooms
* More shaded areas
* More athletic zones
* Event schedule for the amphitheatre
* Landscaping finish + almost 3,000 trees & shrubs planted
* Reduced-water irrigation system fully activated
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# 📝 **Should Expats Check It Out?**
Absolutely. It’s a rare combo:
* Big green public space
* Safe, calm, and clean
* Perfect for daily walks, family visits, workouts, and chill time
* Superb accessibility
* Easy to reach from Fuengirola, Mijas Costa, La Cala, or anywhere along the A-7
For blog content, this is gold — lifestyle, community, family, accessibility, sustainability, local government projects… it ticks every box.
