Tourist Information

Situated in the valley of Rio Grande in the province of Malaga, Coín is one of the most up and coming inland villages on the Costa del Sol. This once small village is extending at an amazing pace and is fast becoming a place of residence for many foreigners. Till now there are about 20,000 registered residents. Coín is located about 30 minutes drive from Fuengirola and Marbella. Although the roads are currently low-grade, they are due for massive improvements. Coín has a wealth of important architecture including some churches. The Church of San Andres is also called the Caridad and forms part of the hospital. The Church of San Juan is one of the largest churches in Andalucia and has been officially declared a national monument. Coín also has and important ceramics factory, located on the main road from Fuengirola and a working film studio. The studio is located on the outskirts of Coín, alongside the main highway to Marbella. The studio is also used as a hotel and restaurant.

The centre of Coín has a wonderful plaza where the old Town Hall is established and local residents sit and while away the hours. The new Town Hall is located in another new plaza with an underground car park, fountains, gardens and several fine tapas bars. The small, narrow streets are lined with family owned shops.

A new commercial centre, 'La Trocha' has been built on the outskirts of Coin. It is located on the road to Cartama and contains numerous department stores including Dunnes, various food outlets including Burger King and a multi-screen cinema.
Coín offers a wide range of properties including very reasonably priced townhouses and apartments, several developments of new apartments in the centre and residential estates on the outskirts of the village. Prices are lower than the coastal areas and the living is somewhat slower paced.

History
Coín is steeped in history with roots established well before the Roman occupation. The Roman town of Italica was constructed with marble from quarries in Coín which at this time was named 'Lacibis'. When the Visigoths rules the Iberian Peninsula, it appears Coín became deserted. It wasn't until the Moors settled here in around 929AD that Coín underwent reconstruction and was restored to its former glory.

Coín became an important centre for oils and wines. In 1485 the village was taken by a siege during the Christian re-conquest. Christopher Columbus was alleged to be involved. Captain Cook visited Coín in 1829. Although Coín is still really a village, King Alfonso XIII awarded it the title of city in 1925.