01 Beaches
Two Blue Flag beaches in 2026
The town hall describes just over 8 km of beaches. Sabinillas and Las Gaviotas received Blue Flags in 2026, as did Puerto de la Duquesa marina.
Manilva · Málaga · Andalusia
A marina, a beach town and a wine village, at about half Marbella's price.
Puerto de la Duquesa, the beaches of Sabinillas and a wine village inland, on the western Costa del Sol. Asking prices averaged €3,035 per m² in August 2026, about half Marbella's. From Manilva village, Gibraltar airport is about 33 km by road and Málaga airport about 93 km.
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Why Manilva
A marina, a beach town and a wine village, at the western end of the Costa del Sol.
Manilva lies at the western end of the Costa del Sol, between Estepona and Sotogrande, in the province of Málaga. It had 18,165 registered residents on 1 January 2025 (INE), and IECA's 2025 profile records 7,047 foreign nationals, with British nationals the largest group.
Manilva village keeps a wine-growing tradition associated with Moscatel grapes. On the coast, San Luis de Sabinillas is the beach town, with the seafront, shops and services, and Puerto de la Duquesa is the marina, beside a coastal fort built in 1767. Golf and hillside developments rise behind the coast.
The appeal is the price and the setting: asking prices about half Marbella's (€3,035 per m² against €5,956 in August 2026), a marina and Blue Flag beaches, and Gibraltar, Sotogrande and Estepona close by. For journeys between the areas and to the airports, plan on a car. Read more about living in Manilva.
At a glance
Manilva at a glance
The questions people usually ask first, answered briefly. Each topic has its own guide, with sources and dates.
Read the guide: Beaches
02 Climate
Mild, sunny winters
As a regional reference, Málaga airport's 1981–2010 climate normals show a January average of 12.1°C and 180 hours of sunshine (AEMET). Conditions vary along the coast.
03 Property
About half Marbella's price
Asking prices averaged €3,035 per m² across the municipality in August 2026, against €5,956 in Marbella. District figures ranged from €2,678 in La Duquesa to €3,549 in Puerto de la Duquesa.
04 The marina
Puerto de la Duquesa
The marina has 328 berths; Puertos de Andalucía lists Marinas del Mediterráneo as its concession operator.
05 Golf
Golf in Manilva and nearby
La Duquesa Golf is in Manilva; nearby choices include Doña Julia and Finca Cortesín in Casares, and Valderrama and Real Club de Golf Sotogrande to the west.
06 Healthcare
Public and private care
Local public care includes the Manilva clinic and the Sabinillas health centre, within the Costa del Sol hospital area. Private hospital options include Hospiten Estepona and Vithas Xanit Estepona.
07 Connectivity
Two airports within reach
From Manilva village, Gibraltar airport is about 33 km by road and Málaga airport, Spain's fourth-busiest with 26.76 million passengers in 2025, about 93 km.
08 Lifestyle
An established international community
18,165 registered residents in 2025, 7,047 foreign nationals and population growth of 25.2% between 2014 and 2024.
Manilva or Marbella
Looking at the Costa del Sol? Manilva's asking prices are about half Marbella's.
Marbella is where many buyers start their search on the Costa del Sol. Manilva is about 43 km west of it by road, follows the same general purchase-tax rates and asks about half as much per square metre. Neither is better. They suit different people.
Marbella may suit you better if
- you want Puerto Banús and the Golden Mile on your doorstep
- you want nightlife and luxury shopping close by
- you want to be closer to Málaga airport
- price per square metre matters less to you
Manilva may suit you better if
- you want about twice the space for your money
- you want a marina and Blue Flag beaches close to home
- you want Gibraltar airport and Sotogrande nearby
- you want a wine village as well as the coast
Asking prices averaged €3,035 per m² in Manilva against €5,956 in Marbella (August 2026). Both are in Andalusia, so the same general purchase-tax rates apply.
Property
What could your life in Manilva look like?
Most people choose a place first, then a way of life, and only then a home. When you reach that last step, we can help you understand the options and, if you wish, introduce you to local property professionals.
A budget in context
What €300,000 could buy
At August 2026 average asking prices, before costs and taxes:
- La Duquesa ~112 m²
- Manilva, municipality ~99 m²
- Estepona ~60 m²
- Marbella ~50 m²
A price-index comparison, not a promise that a home of exactly this size is available.
Explore Property New developments
Coming soon: new developments in Manilva
We will feature new developments in Manilva here as they are launched, one at a time. Each one will come with the details that matter when you compare:
- Location
- Starting price
- Property types and bedrooms
- Distance from the beach
- Availability and completion date
- Floorplans and photographs
Details are supplied by the developer and may change. Always confirm them in writing before making any decision.
Property enquiry
Tell us what you are looking for
Share a few details and we will reply with practical next steps. If it makes sense, we can introduce you to local property professionals. There is no obligation.
What happens next
- We read your enquiry and reply by email.
- If you agree, we introduce you to selected local property professionals.
- You decide if and when to take the next step.
Inside Manilva is not a real estate agency and does not carry out real estate intermediation. With your consent, property enquiries may be introduced to selected local property professionals, who may pay us a fee.
- About you
- Your plans
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We read every enquiry ourselves and reply by email. If you agreed to it, we will then suggest one or more local property professionals and explain why. Nothing is shared without your consent.
Free guide
The International Guide to Living & Buying in Manilva
A clear introduction for people who are seriously considering Manilva. Written for international families and for active buyers over 55. No sales pressure.
What is inside
- How daily life works: services, healthcare and schools for new residents
- The buying process in Spain, step by step, including the costs on top of the price
- The main areas of Manilva, from the village to Sabinillas, La Duquesa and the western coast, and who each one suits
- Manilva and Marbella compared, for living and for buying
- Residency, practical paperwork and a checklist for your first visit
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About this publication
A new publication
Inside Manilva is an Expaty publication for international people who are considering a move, a second home or a property purchase on this part of the Costa del Sol.
When you ask to be put in touch with local property professionals, and only with your consent, we introduce you. We may receive a fee from them. That never changes what we publish.
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