Coin
Coín is situated to the north of Mijas and
Alhaurín el Grande in the valley of the Pereilas
river and the abundance of spring water in the area
has earned the town the nickname of town of the fountains.
The water supply for the town and neighbouring districts
comes into a recreational area with an artificial
lake. The surrounding scenery is very attractive,
particularly the valley around the source of the Alaminos
river.
Coín is a busy sprawling town dominated by
the main church and square.
The town has recently converted its central area to
one-way only improving traffic congestion, but meaning
you have to make long detours to get in and out. Access
roads are often very congested, but work has recently
finished on the A-366 access road to the town, removing
an almost permanent bottleneck.
The town has an important agricultural sector, particularly
citrus fruit and in addition construction is also
a vital source of income and employment.
Has a Population of about 20.000 inhabitants and its
environment is made up of great masses of cork and
pine trees which lean over the valle del Guadalhorce.
History
The Romans named Coin, Castro Dacuan from which it
is believed that the Arabs took the name Cohine. If
during the centuries of Muslim occupation, the urban
centre becomes the most important one in the area,
the town is totally destroyed after it is reconquered
by Christian troops. After a resurgence, which comes
about due to the repopulation ordered by the Castillian
Monarchs, the year 1810 proves to be fatal due to
a terrible storm which causes numerous damages to
its town centre. Years later, during the reign of
King alfonso XIII, it is given the title of City.
Sights
Within its town centre, there are various public fountains.
Furthermore, a visit to its churches is very interesting:
the Church of Santa María de la Encarnación
from the Fifteenth Century; the Church of San Juan,
from the Sixteenth Century; and the old hospital of
La Caridad, from the Eighteenth century, which is
joined back to back with the Church of San Andrés.
Festivities
The most celebrated festive days in Coín are
the day of La Cruz, which takes place in may, and
the Spring Festival. Furthermore, in august, a fair
takes place whose celebration dates back to the Eighteenth
century.
The traditional cuisine in Coin is based on delicious
and filling dishes like las sopas cachoreñas
, the stews , el cocido in its different forms, the
fried food (los fritos) , el mojete and el gazpachuelo.
Usefull Information
Local Holidays 3rd May, festival de las Cruces de
mayo and the August fair from 10th to 14th.
Distance from Malaga Airport: 38km.
Town Hall: 952-453-018
Local Police: 952-453-267
The services are generally good, although there's
limited choice for shopping in the centre. Coín
has a health centre, chemists, primary and secondary
schools, and sports facilities. There's also
a good choice of restaurants and bars in the town
and surrounding area. The Troche shopping centre opens
in late 2004 offering a Supercor hypermarket as well
as around 50 other shops. Parking free. The centre
also has a seven-screen cinema.
Property
Coín is currently experiencing a property boom,
mainly from foreigners and in 2003 newly built properties
accounted for nearly 12 % of the total homes. Construction
is intense both around the outskirts of the town and
further out towards both Cártama and Mijas.
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