El Corte Ingles brings full department-store shopping back to Mijas Costa in time for Christmas

El Corte Ingles has officially reopened its expanded Costa Mijas centre, restoring the full department-store experience to Las Lagunas after five years of operating in a reduced outlet format.

For residents of Mijas, Fuengirola and nearby communities, the reopening means a familiar shopping destination has returned closer to home but bigger and improved. Shoppers can now browse a much wider selection of fashion, beauty, technology, homeware and specialist services in one place.

From outlet to full store

El Corte Ingles Costa Mijas moved to an outlet format in 2021, reducing its commercial offer during a period of restructuring. Its return to a full department-store format reverses that change and restores departments and services that many local shoppers had missed. Euro Weekly News first reported the expansion plans in July; now the work is complete, with six public floors, 22,000 square metres of retail space and more than 500 brands ready for shoppers.

Renovation work has added four commercial floors, increasing the centre from three to six levels open to the public. Sales space has grown from 14,500 to 22,000 square metres.

More brands, more choice

Fashion is once again at the core, with dedicated areas for menswear, womenswear and children’s clothing. Shoppers can also find accessories, perfume, jewellery, watches, sport, home, toys, culture and art.

More than 300 national and international brands have been added, taking the total number of brands at the centre beyond 500. Electronics departments have also been refreshed, while Hipercor has been renovated with ready-made foods and a home-decoration section.

Local jobs

Expansion has created 223 direct jobs, taking the centre’s workforce to around 550 people. For an area where year-round employment matters to families and businesses, that recruitment is likely to be welcomed as much as the expanded shopping offer.

Everyday services under one roof

Beyond retail, the centre retains a range of practical services. Customers can visit Viajes El Corte Ingles travel agency, an insurance centre, Optica 2000, dry cleaning, vehicle servicing and a car wash.

Parking is also a huge pull. Five levels provide 1,733 free spaces, and electric-vehicle charging points are available on site.

Where to find it

El Corte Ingles Costa Mijas is at Calle Santa Laura, s/n, 29651, Las Lagunas, Mijas Costa, on the CN-340 at kilometre 210. Opening hours are 10am to 10pm. Head down and check out the new and improved set up and get a head start on those Christmas pressies.