The Mijas town council is set to transform the Dos Elías area with a multi-million euro sports and leisure hub designed to accommodate everyone from professional athletes to local families.
Spanning an 11,300-square-metre site between Calle Vicente Aleixandre and Camino de Campanales in Las Lagunas, the ambitious project promises to deliver world-class facilities previously unavailable in the municipality.surinenglish
The design contract, valued at approximately €145,000, has been released for tender by the Mijas town hall. The winning architectural firm will have four-and-a-half months to deliver the final technical plans, positioning completion of the design phase by mid-2026.
Once the detailed plans are finalised, construction can proceed on what officials describe as a "unique" facility addressing long-standing infrastructure gaps in the region.theolivepress
The heart of the complex will be a high-tech indoor pavilion featuring facilities for multiple disciplines. Three viewing stands will accommodate spectators for basketball and handball matches, while dedicated gymnasium and yoga rooms will serve recreational users and professional athletes alike.
The indoor sports centre represents the primary innovation distinguishing this project from existing regional facilities.
Complementing the covered pavilion, the leisure area will provide an Olympic-sized swimming pool—bringing international standard aquatic facilities to the municipality for the first time. A separate seven-a-side football pitch and two paddle tennis courts will round out the outdoor offerings.
The site design prioritises accessibility and flow, with a connecting door between the fence around the football pitch and changing rooms allowing direct access without passing through the central plaza.mijasinternational
The project occupies two adjoining municipal plots. The smaller parcel, measuring 4,510 square metres, will house the covered indoor pavilion.
The larger plot of 6,826 square metres will accommodate the leisure area, outdoor sports disciplines, and landscaped green spaces designed to enhance the surrounding environment aesthetically.theolivepress
An underground car park with capacity for approximately 230 vehicles will operate beneath the entire complex footprint. The single-storey basement structure incorporates vehicle access, electric vehicle charging points, and auxiliary facilities supporting the sports and leisure operations.
This design approach minimises surface disruption while maximising usable space for recreational and athletic activities.mijasinternational
The central entrance plaza will serve as a distribution hub for facility users. Direct access from Camino del Albero connects to this main portal, with internal circulation managed through open staircases and lifts.
The multi-purpose building incorporates a protected staircase for evacuation compliance, connecting all floors and providing comprehensive accessibility.
The therapeutic swimming pool building features direct plaza access alongside accessible toilets and changing rooms on the ground floor. Design elements include wood-imitating transverse beams and longitudinal south-facing windows maximising natural light penetration.
Exterior landscaping incorporates wide paths meeting mandatory accessibility standards, reflecting a commitment to inclusive facility design.
Beyond core sports infrastructure, the complex incorporates substantial environmental improvements. Green areas and vegetation will frame the facilities, while a dedicated children's playground adds recreational value for younger residents.
These landscaping investments position the complex as an aesthetic enhancement to the Dos Elías neighbourhood rather than purely utilitarian sports infrastructure.surinenglish
The project reflects broader municipal investment priorities. The 2026 Mijas town budget allocates 14.5 million euros to infrastructure, representing a 60 percent increase from 2025 provisions.
The Las Lagunas Sports Complex completion features prominently alongside other priority developments including the Los Santos underground car park expansion and La Cala football pitch improvements.
Municipal leadership emphasises the facilities' significance for the broader community. The mayoress of Mijas highlighted these installations as providing residents with modern facilities and top-quality equipment for sport, following more than six years of initial construction phases marked by contractor challenges and project suspensions.
The completion represents sustained commitment to resolving long-standing infrastructure deficits despite setbacks encountered during earlier phases.
The complex design reflects international standards and contemporary sports facility best practices.
The Olympic-sized pool, professional-grade pavilion with multiple viewing stands, and comprehensive changing and administrative facilities position the development as a regional asset capable of hosting professional competitions and training camps alongside community programming.
Strategic location within Las Lagunas district places the facility adjacent to existing commercial and recreational infrastructure. Proximity to schools, residential areas, and local businesses enhances accessibility for diverse user demographics.
The site selection capitalises on available municipal land at a moment when developable space within the municipality remains limited.
The project timeline suggests design completion by mid-2026, with construction commencing thereafter. Full operational status will follow the construction phase, establishing the facility's availability for public use sometime within the subsequent years.
The tender process underway aims to identify the most qualified architectural team for translating municipal vision into detailed technical specifications.
Funding mechanisms for the construction phase remain under municipal review.
However, the town council's approach of financing investments through land sales—generating 6.1 million euros from the sale of two municipal plots—demonstrates creative budgeting preserving fiscal restraint while maintaining infrastructure investment commitments.
The Mijas sports complex project exemplifies contemporary municipal priorities balancing professional athletic facilities with family recreational programming.
Olympic-standard infrastructure coexists with yoga studios, children's playgrounds, and accessible design principles reflecting evolving expectations for modern public sports facilities. The completed centre will represent one of the Costa del Sol's most comprehensive multifunctional sports destinations.
