Coín - Coín

Coín is a resort in Andalusia.

background

Coín is a little off the beaten track Costa del Sol about 25 kilometers from Fuengirola away inland. Tourism has not got the upper hand here, as the place is not directly on the sea, but there are a lot of rooms and holiday apartments on offer. The place itself was not impressed by the numerous visitors who come here during the day. You have kept your leisurely pace and maintain serenity Andalusia. Otherwise, the place is more agricultural, but you can still find traces of mining that was once operated here. Politically, the town is one of them Málaga Province.

Coín is said to have a very long past. The place is said to have arisen even before the Roman occupation of Spain. Under Roman rule, the stone deposits were discovered and the quarries laid out. The marble from Coín is said to have been known and used throughout Andalusia. With the expulsion of the Romans by the Goths, the village lost its importance as the marble was no longer needed. Coín held up well economically with the mining of iron ore.

When the Moors were expelled from Coín in 1485, Christopher Columbus is said to have been present during the occupation of the city. At this point all traces of Roman and Gothic rule had already disappeared. Even today only a few finds from this period are known. In 1885 Captain Cook visited Andalusia and the city of Coín. Even then he is said to have spoken of the beauty of Coín, the way in which the place blends in with the landscape and how it is surrounded by lush greenery.

getting there

The place is northwest of Fuengirola, between the two cities is still Mijas and Alhaurin el Grande.

By plane

The nearest airport is that Malaga airport. It is about 35 kilometers to the east and is connected by bus.

By train

The nearest long-distance train station is also in Málaga, which is also connected to Coín by bus. From here you can continue to with the AVE Cordoba, Madrid or Barcelona drive. It's not that far to the regional train to Fuengirola. It also goes to Málaga long-distance train station and on to the city center. Fuengirola is also connected to Coín by bus.

By bus

Coín is easily accessible by bus. In addition to the already mentioned lines to Fuengirola via Alhaurin el Grande and Mijas and the connection to Málaga via Alhaurin de la Torre and Churriana there is a connection after Ronda, Monda, Guaro, Oh yeah, Tolox and Marbella. A bus also commutes within the districts.

In the street

You can reach Coín from the east of Malaga via the A-404, which starts at Malaga airport. The best way to travel from the south is via Mijas on the A-367 / A-368 from Benalmadena from and from the west you drive from Ronda on the A-366.

By boat

mobility

Coín can be explored very well on foot. The village is not that big. You only need a car to get there. The car is also useful if you want to take a walk in the area. Here you can still find the original Spanish agriculture with small flocks of goats and sheep and orange, lemon and olive groves.

Tourist Attractions

Coín became known as the "White Village". What is meant by this are the villages of Andalusia, leaning against mountains in a peculiar manner and the houses, all of which are painted white, can be seen from afar. Despite its holiday apartments and hotels, Coín has retained this character very well and is also part of the whole Costa del Sol known. On the other hand, a lot of people flock to the city during the day who want to experience this flair.

activities

shop

People have already adjusted very much to travelers, because the small town is very inviting for shopping. There is a shopping center in the center of the city and there are also plenty of boutiques and shops here. Everything you would expect to find in a much larger city. The offer has of course been tailored very much to the travelers. Only when you go a little further outside you will find small shops where you can buy regional products, even if they are a bit more expensive here.

Coin is known throughout the region for its agricultural products and specialties, especially baked goods and meat products. There are a number of farmers who produce organically and who also offer their products in the region's organic markets.

kitchen

If you want to eat in Coín, you get a lot on offer. Like most shops, the restaurants can also be found on the main street and offer cuisine that corresponds to the variety on the Costa del Sol. Here, too, you will find the beautiful, small, Spanish restaurants rather out of the way in the side streets and alleys of the city. You are not badly advised to try these restaurants.

nightlife

If you want to party and dance all night, you are definitely wrong in Coín, you should go to Malaga or the coastal cities. For the quiet evening there are plenty of bars and pubs that you can visit to end the evening nicely with a glass of wine. There are also some clubs where you can party a little longer. But as befits the place, the nightlife here is also rather calm and contemplative.

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