Sitting on the western flank of the Costa del Sol next door to Estepona, Manilva is the last municipality in the province of Málaga, neighbouring Cadiz. Amazingly, Manilva has managed to stay relatively under the radar of buyers looking for property for sale on the Costa del Sol, compared to its more famous Costa del Sol neighbours, Marbella and Estepona. The area comprises three main towns; Puerto de la Duquesa, San Luis de Sabinillas and Manilva Pueblo.
With the demand for real estate on the Costa del Sol constantly rising, foreign buyers are now looking past the most well-known hot spots towards Manilva and they are liking what they see.
Although not as famous as the marinas at Puerto Banús, Marbella or the Arabian inspired turrets of Benalmadena’s marina, Puerto Duquesa has a cosmopolitan feel. It is particularly popular amongst the northern European, Irish and British visitors and expats. During low season the port can be relatively quiet, but still buzzes with life both day and night, due to the good selection of shops, bars and restaurants, offering virtually every type of cuisine. There are also plenty of activities on offer, from sailing to fishing or even the opportunity to take a dolphin spotting trip.
If you are looking for Duquesa property for sale, it is possible to find apartments and penthouses property for sale in Duquesa port and luxury villas for sale la Duquesa and the local vicinity. Golfers can also find some fantastic value golf properties in close proximity to La Duquesa Golf Country Club.
San Luis de Sabinillas, usually referred to simply as Sabinillas, is a very traditional coastal town that started life as a tiny fishing village. Just a few kilometres to the west of Puerto Duquesa and only 20 minutes from Gibraltar, in the 1980s, Sabinillas became popular amongst Brits and other foreign workers who needed to cross the frontier to work on ‘the rock’.
One of its most notable features is the very flat, smooth, golden sandy beach, which now has a new promenade bustling with cafes and bars. As you walk along the seafront, there are some lovely new developments, and if you head further into to town, you will be immediately transported back into a typically busy Spanish town centre.
Located approximately 3kms inland from Sabinillas, Manilva Pueblo is a small mountain town occupied mainly be local Spanish residents. If you’re looking for Manilva property for sale, you’ll find most of the apartments for sale in Manilva located in the centre of town and the surrounding area, together with everything else, from shops and bars.
Although relatively tiny, this village has a big reputation for its Roman ruins, medieval castle (Castillo de la Duquesa) and also for some superb restaurants hidden along its winding cobbled streets. Yet, within a few minutes’ drive, you can be enjoying Manilva’s 8km of family friendly beaches or enjoy a round of golf, a boat trip or hire one of the BBQs made out of old fishing boats for beach BBQ.
If golf properties are your preference, Manilva will fit the bill, offering access to a wide range of golf apartments located within and close to world-class golf resorts. As part of the Costa del Sol, Manilva has its fair share of world-class golf courses, the most notable being the aforementioned La Duquesa Golf Country Club. Also, located nearby, just over the border in Estepona, there is Estepona Golf and Valle Romano Golf & Resort (designed by Cabell B Robinson) both of which have superb reputations. Also, possibly the biggest name in the golf world, Real Club Valderrama, is located just a short drive away in Sotogrande.
The Manilva real estate market offers buyers access to attractively prices properties, as compared to the more well-known locations on the Costa del Sol, offering investors potentially high returns. The area offers a good selection of housing stock from new Manilva beach property for sale, to more established villas, apartments and townhouses.
The combination of authentic Spanish character and traditions, mixed with the new development, good quality amenities and infrastructure, plus its close proximity to Gibraltar frontier (and airport) make Manilva an attractive proposition.
Whether you are looking for a property investment, a second home or a permanent base, the affordable prices, high demand, and potential appreciation, together with the superb lifestyle opportunities make Manilva real estate a must-see option.
Get in touch for details of the best Manilva property for sale or to request a personalised portfolio of suitable properties.
