Coin, situated in the Malaga provinces, is an attractive white town located north of Marbella (approx 21 km) on the A 355 road. Situated on the fertile valley of Rio Grande, this picturesque village on the Costa del Sol is fast becoming a tourist town with all needed infrastructure development.
Its proximity to some of the tourist friendly Costa del Sol towns further makes it a must daytrip or excursion from Marbella, Malaga, Torremolinos, Fuengirola and Benalmadena. With a favourable climate and a temperate climate, Coin has evidence of human settlements from the earliest days of human civilisation.
Although the actual foundation of Coin was occurred during Moorish era, many historic documents proved inhabitation of Greeks, Phoenicians, Iberians and Romans, and hence you can feel the cultural vibrancy. It’s the history and geography of the region that together brings a number of spots to catch the interest of tourist.
What to see in Coin
Of course, in such an historic rich town and that to in the Andalusian region of southern Spain, it’s quite natural to find a good number of monuments that are witnesses of the glorious past of the region.
After the Christian reconquest, several Islamic monuments in Coin were either destroyed or converted into Roman buildings. The Church of Saint Mary (earlier an Arab mosque), the Church of Saint Andres and the charity hospital built in the Plaza de San Andres, the Church of San Juan- a former Moorish castle, and few others hold the very impressive Gothic and Mudejar architecture.
Built outside the walls of the village, the Torre de los Trinitarios (Trinitarians or Trinity tower) is another interesting travel attraction. It has a triangular base and considered as one of three towers in existence in Andalusia, the other two: Santa Ana church in Archidona, and that of the Las Minimas convent in Ecija). The tower is now one of the symbolic monuments of Coin.
Other than this cultural tour with points of archaeological interest, you will find many more interesting natural spots including the the forests of Alpujata with vegetation of oaks, chestnuts and pines. You can even enjoy trekking or cycling through a variety of attractive routes, enjoying the scenic landscape of Coin.
As you are travelling from Marbella, which is known for its chic image, you will find the streets of Old Town of Coin very attractive and fascinating with each corner taking you back to the history.
In addition, you may even choose to ride a horse to explore some of the most breathtaking countryside Coin has to offer. All in all, an excursion from Marbella to Coin is all worth of your time!
