Coín has expanded dramatically in recent years due to a large influx of families from northern Europe who are looking to locate near to the coast but wish to live in a traditional Spanish town.
The new La Trocha shopping centre and multi screen cinema has given a further boost to the town attracting visitors from around 20 nearby towns and villages. A Dunnes store and El Corte Ingles food hall are located at La Trocha.
The out-of town shopping centre and relocation of the main supermarket to the outskirts of town has encouraged developers to build new retail and other commercial units on the edge of town and the road inot Coin is lined with shops, bars and restaurants.
A new bypass has opened to divert traffic heading for Marbella and Cartama away from the town and easing congestions. Further road improvements are in progress to improve access from the coast, past Coín and on towards the Malaga - Campillos road.
Coín is situated in the fertile valley of the Rio Grande 20 minutes drive from Marbella with a history dating back long before the Roman conquest. The coastal mountains meet the Guadalhorce Valley between the cork oak and pinewoods of Alpujata de Coín. According to archaeological finds made in the Cerro del Aljibe, people have lived here since the first century B.C.
The nearest town to Coín is Alhaurin el Grande with similar characteristics and many take advantage of the shopping and leisure facilities in both towns. 2 golf courses are located nearby, Lauro Golf and Alhaurin Golf and Country club.
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