El Corte Inglés opens extended Mijas Costa store. Sales area grows to 22,000 sq m

El Corte Inglés has opened its new extended department store in Las Lagunas, Mijas Costa, according to SUR in English. The expansion gives shoppers across the western Costa del Sol far more floor space, more floors and a wider range of brands.

Key facts

• Size: the sales floor area has grown from 14,500 to 22,000 square metres.
• Floors: the store has gone from three to six floors open to the public.
• Parking: the building has 1,733 parking spaces.
• Catchment: the store serves more than 250,000 residents, rising to half a million in peak tourist season, SUR in English reported.

What is new inside

The wider range includes new designers in the clothing sections, plus new brands in the electrical appliance and electronics departments. SUR in English said the number of brands on sale across departments has increased significantly.

The Hipercor hypermarket, which is part of the centre, has been completely renovated. It now has a specific area for ready-made foods and a section for home decoration.

Services on site

The centre also houses the Viajes El Corte Inglés travel agency, the Centro de Seguros insurance centre and Óptica 2000 opticians. Dry cleaning, vehicle servicing and car washing are also available, among other services.

The opening

According to SUR in English, the opening ceremony took place on Thursday. It was attended by Eduardo Barero, Head of Institutional Relations, Alejandro Zaldívar, General Manager of El Corte Inglés Mijas, and Gaël Vignon, Head of International Customers, along with guests and staff.

What it means for residents

For people living in Mijas, Fuengirola and nearby towns, the store now offers a considerably larger shopping and services option in one building, with extensive parking. Shoppers can check the store directly for the brands and departments now available.