Real Spain - Coín |
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Coín is a small Country town 20
minutes inland, on the new road from Marbella. This area is becoming
increasingly popular due to the new road, beautiful mountain views and, of
course, much lower prices than the coast. A new 35 meter wide dual carriage way is being constructed between Malaga airport and Coín, which when completed in 2007 will provide access to the airport in around 20 minutes. As a result property values in the Coín area will rise. See a map of Costa del Sol. Although the majority of people are aware of the popular holiday resorts along the Costa del Sol, many are not so familiar with the "Real Spain" that exists just a few kilometres inland. Within 20 minutes drive from the coast the rugged beauty of rural Andalusia becomes apparent. The contrast between coast and country is immense, the hustle and bustle of the coast in summer gives way to the slower, more relaxed tranquil way of life inland, old men astride their donkeys and mules pulling a plough are still to be seen. More and more people are appreciating that although the coast is great for holidays if you want to live here in Spain the area just inland has so much to offer. Coín is beautifully situated in the heart of one of the most varied and attractive regions in the whole of Andalusia, the fertile countryside surrounding forms the southern end of the Guadalhorce valley, a wide plain extending northwards towards the lakes which feed the Guadalhorce river, eastwards to Malaga and the Mediterranean sea, southwards over the Sierras de Mijas and Sierras de Alpujata respectively lie Fuengirola and Marbella. On the western side lie the Sierras de Nieves, Sierra Real and Sierra Blanca which make up the "Reserva de Serrania de Ronda", a huge national park home of wild Ibexes, Imperial eagles and many other species. The history of Coín predates the Moorish occupation and can be traced back to the period when the Romans controlled the Iberian peninsular and there are many fine artefacts in the area to verify this. Now this area is more famous for the rich selection of fruits and vegetables grown. Coín has a population of around 20,000 and the relevant services needed by such populations, banks, supermarkets, 24 hour emergency clinic, garages, schools, vets, taxis, regular bus services, sports, horse riding, rock climbing and first class golf courses. These modern amenities combined with the traditional street markets and dozens of small family shops hidden away down side streets strike the balance. The area is also renowned for the atmosphere and quality of its eating places whether having "tapas" in a bar, eating traditional Spanish food in a "Venta" or dining at a high class restaurant, wherever you eat you will be pleasantly surprised at the prices, often half those down on the coast. With the new roads and infrastructure, Málaga, the international airport and coastal towns of Fuengirola and Marbella are all under 30 minutes away. Cordoba and Seville are within easy reach, Granada and the winter sports on the Sierra Nevada are 90 minutes away. |
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