Overview
Las Lagunas de Mijas: Your Family's Home on the Costa del Sol
When families consider moving to the Costa del Sol, they often think of the well-known names - Marbella, Estepona, or Málaga city. However, those who look a little closer often find themselves drawn to Las Lagunas de Mijas. It’s a practical, secure, and well-connected centre, thoughtfully designed for family life.
Las Lagunas serves as the modern, bustling commercial and residential heart of the Mijas municipality. Unlike Mijas Pueblo - the picturesque white village in the mountains - or La Cala de Mijas - the coastal tourist hotspot - Las Lagunas is where daily life genuinely unfolds. It borders Fuengirola so closely that you might not even notice where one town ends and the other begins.
BlancaReal has been guiding families to Las Lagunas since 1969. As an ISO 9001 certified agency with an in-house legal team, speaking seven languages, we identified Las Lagunas as an ideal spot for our new Almitak development. It truly aligns with what international families need.
The School Corridor Hub
For families relocating, proximity to education is often the most significant factor in choosing a location. Las Lagunas de Mijas is a real hub within the Costa del Sol's school corridor.
From our Almitak development in Las Lagunas, you’re within a 15-minute drive of eight distinct international schools. St. Anthony's College (British curriculum) is just three minutes away. The Finnish School and the Swedish School are within four minutes. Colegio Salliver, an excellent Spanish bilingual school, is an eight-minute drive.
This concentration of schools is quite uncommon elsewhere on the coast. It provides parents with the flexibility to consider different schools without needing to move house, and it allows families with multiple children to attend various schools without facing a daily challenge.
A Focus on Safety and Security
Safety is, understandably, a primary concern for families. Las Lagunas de Mijas offers a reassuring level of safety on the Costa del Sol.
In 2024, the Mijas municipality recorded a notable 10% drop in overall crime, quite uncommon for the region. Violent robberies fell by 25%, and home burglaries dropped by 23%. The area benefits from a visible local police presence and a community structure that discourages anti-social behaviour.
For families buying off-plan at Almitak, this community safety is complemented by the development's secure perimeter, video entry systems, and gated community structure, offering complete peace of mind.
Family-Friendly Infrastructure
Las Lagunas is designed with families in mind. The local infrastructure focuses on green spaces, sports, and ease of access.
Parks and Playgrounds The area features numerous modern, well-maintained playgrounds. A particular highlight is the Road Safety Education Park (Parque de Educación Vial), where children can learn cycling proficiency within a miniature road network.
Sports Facilities The Las Lagunas sports complex (Polideportivo) is impressive. It offers indoor swimming pools, an athletics track, tennis courts, and martial arts dojos. Enrolling your children in these municipal classes is an affordable and effective way to help them settle into the local Spanish community.
Shopping and Healthcare Everything you need is conveniently close. The Miramar Shopping Centre is less than 10 minutes away. Crucially, Las Lagunas provides good access to healthcare. Clínica Santa Elena and Centro Médico Xanit are minutes away, offering English-speaking paediatricians and specialists.
The Almitak Development
Almitak is our key residential project in Las Lagunas. Scheduled for completion in September 2027, it consists of 46 modern apartments and penthouses.
The development is thoughtfully designed for family life. While many older properties in the area lack modern insulation, Almitak holds an A+ energy certification. This means lower utility bills and comfortable living, whatever the season. The communal areas are extensive, featuring an adult pool, a children's pool, an indoor heated pool (a welcome feature, especially during the cooler months), a gym, and a sauna.
Prices range from €296,010 to €516,318, representing excellent value when compared to similar new builds in neighbouring Marbella.
Connections and Transport
Las Lagunas offers excellent connections. You’re two minutes from the A-7 motorway, meaning Málaga Airport is a simple 20-minute drive away. This is important for families who might have regular visitors or need to travel for work.
Furthermore, the Fuengirola train station is just five minutes away, providing a direct, affordable, and reliable rail link straight into Málaga city centre and the airport.
Next Steps
If glamour is your priority, perhaps look west. If you’re seeking a practical, secure, and education-focused environment for raising children in Spain, then Las Lagunas de Mijas is certainly worth considering.
Contact BlancaReal on +34 951 120 686. Our team will be pleased to arrange a tour of the Almitak site, introduce you to the local school routes, and show you why Las Lagunas could be the ideal place for your family.