Mijas confirms September opening for new 272-space Los Santos car park

Drivers in Las Lagunas will breathe a sigh of relief as from September they will be able to use the new Los Santos underground car park, after Mijas Town Hall confirmed the long-awaited facility has been completed and is entering its final testing phase.

Final technical testing underway

Mayor Ana Mata visited the completed development on Thursday, July 16 with Infrastructure Councillor Juan Jose Torres to inspect the site before it opens to the public. Construction has now finished following an investment of €15.7 million. During the coming weeks, engineers will carry out final checks on the ventilation, air conditioning, lifts, access barriers and fire protection systems. The council is also finalising the electricity supply contract, a requirement before the official handover of the facility.

Increased capacity to 272 spaces

Revisions to the internal layout have increased the car park’s capacity from the 234 spaces originally planned to 272 without reducing the size of any parking bay. From the total, 200 spaces have already been allocated to local residents through a monthly subscription scheme costing €50, following a public draw held earlier this year. The remaining 72 spaces will operate as short-stay public parking, available through a standard ticketing system, easing the parking issues currently around the busy area.

Designed to improve parking in Las Lagunas

Located beneath Plaza La Cala, Plaza Mijas and Plaza Los Olivos, the four-storey underground facility is connected beneath Calle San Matias. Vehicle access has been created from Calle San Jorge, while the exit leads towards Plaza Mijas. Two pedestrian entrances equipped with lifts and staircases provide step-free access throughout the development.

Speaking during the visit, Mayor Ana Mata said the new infrastructure would improve mobility in an area that has experienced long-standing parking difficulties. Councillor Juan Jose Torres added that July and August will be dedicated to completing the remaining technical tests and correcting any outstanding defects before the scheduled opening in September.