Manilva is a municipality located in the province of Malaga which in turn is part of the autonomous community of Andalucia. The whole of the south coast of Spain lies within Andalucia as do both the Costa de la Luz which extends along the Atlantic coast and the Costa del Sol which runs along the Mediterranean Coast. Manilva is on the Mediterranean coast and hence lies on the Costa del Sol or “Sun Coast”.

Manilva is situated 11 Km to the west of Estepona and 30 Km to the E of Gibraltar. In addition to the inland town itself it includes on the coast; the old and delightful Spanish fishing of Sabinillas; The modern marina of Duquesa; And the charming village of Castililo de Duquesa

The town of Manilva is situated a couple of kilometres inland. It has remained mainly Spanish in character and atmosphere, as most of the English and other sizeable nationalities prefer to be on the coast. The town is still surrounded by vineyards growing Moscatel grapes which are converted to wine or. This local industry is continually declining with many acres of vineyard being developed for houses, apartments, shopping complexes and golf courses.

San Luis de Sabinillas, more commonly known simply as ‘Sabinillas’ was originally a small Spanish fishing village. Today there are squares and gardens with bars, cafés and restaurants where you can watch the world go by.

The Paseo Maritimo, which runs from the La Noria development of apartments in the E to well beyond the Duquessa Marina in the W offers the opportunity of a level walk of several kilometres, well away from any busy roads.

The “blue flag” beach stretches for over 1.5km between the Puerto de la Duquesa and the Rio Manilva and includes the entire frontage of the town of Sabinillas. Local fishermen still launch their boats from the beach and recover them with the use of capstan winches. The beach is cleaned daily throughout the summer and manned by both lifeguards and first-aiders. » Read more: Manilva Property Rentals