Altos de Manilva, Castillo de la Duquesa: 1-bedroom apartments in Manilva
Compact 1-bedroom apartments with a private terrace or garden, from €235,000, close to La Duquesa marina. Completion June 2029.
Last updated: 20 October 2026
About Altos De Manilva
A brand-new apartment on the Costa del Sol for €235,000 is no longer a given these days. Altos de Manilva makes it possible, on one condition: you opt for a compact home with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom, and you wait until June 2029 for the keys. As a holiday base or a first step into Spain, that can be a sensible choice.
The development consists of four four-storey buildings, each with 22 apartments, giving 88 homes in total. Beneath each building is a car park with one private space per home. Around them there will be landscaped gardens, a communal pool, an outdoor gym and a padel court. There is a lift and a laundry room. The complex is gated.
Our list includes three types. The ground-floor apartment has 46 m² built, a 42 m² terrace and a small 38 m² garden, for €235,000. On the first floor, a 47 m² apartment with a 20 m² terrace also costs €235,000. The third-floor penthouse (44 m², 22 m² terrace) is priced at €299,250.
Amenities
- Communal pool
- Padel court
- Outdoor fitness area
- Landscaped gardens
- Underground parking space per home
- Lift
- Laundry room
- Gated complex
Altos De Manilva in figures
Don't be misled by the low entry price. Per square metre, Altos de Manilva is not cheap: its median of €5,109 is 32% above that of eleven new developments in Manilva (€3,880) and 68% above resale homes in Manilva (€3,043, Idealista, September 2026). The penthouse rises to €6,801 per m². The ground-floor apartment is the best buy: the same price as the first floor, but with a 42 m² terrace and a garden on top. All in, a €235,000 home costs you around €265,520: €23,500 VAT, €2,820 stamp duty, €1,400 notary and €2,800 lawyer. Completion is 32 months away, against a median of 8 months in Manilva.
| Price | € 235.000 |
| VAT (IVA) 10% | € 23.500 |
| Stamp duty (AJD) 1.2% | € 2.820 |
| Notary and land registry (estimate) | € 1.400 |
| Lawyer 1% + VAT (estimate) | € 2.800 |
Around 13.0% on top of the price in total. All purchase costs explained.
Terrace, solarium and garden combined, as a percentage of the living area (median). That is more than 82% of new developments in Manilva. Largest outdoor space: 42 m².
Planned completion June 2029. For half of the new developments in Manilva, completion is within 8 months.
Calculated by Imagine Marbella on 20 October 2026 from the current supply of 11 new developments in Manilva and the average asking price of resale homes in Manilva according to Idealista, September 2026. Costs are an estimate; we will prepare an exact calculation for you.
Location
El Castillo de la Duquesa is a quiet coastal area of Manilva, named after the historic castle by the sea, which is only a short trip from the neighbourhood. La Duquesa marina, with restaurants and cafés on the waterfront, is close by. The development sits slightly inland, at 51 metres above sea level, in a residential area alongside other complexes. The neighbourhood itself is not a resort but an ordinary Spanish residential area, with a calmer pace than Estepona or Marbella. Manilva is in the province of Málaga.
The listing states 800 metres to the beach. Our measured walking route to La Duquesa beach is 2,823 metres, 38 minutes; by car you are there in 4 minutes. Eroski is a 2-minute drive away, La Duquesa Golf 3. You reach the marina in 6 minutes by car or 42 minutes on foot. Estepona hospital: 12 minutes. Sotogrande: 14. Gibraltar airport: 37. Málaga: 74.
We will send you the exact location and the address of the sales office when you request Privé access or book a viewing.
Distances, measured by us
Measured from Altos De Manilva along real roads and footpaths, not as the crow flies.
| Destination | On foot | By car |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest beach (La Duquesa) | 2.8 km, 38 min | 1.6 km, 4 min |
| Supermarket (Eroski) | 2.5 km, 33 min | 760 m, 2 min |
| Golf course (La Duquesa Golf & Country Club) | 1.1 km, 3 min | |
| Hospital (Hospital de Alta Resolución de Estepona) | 9.8 km, 12 min | |
| Port of La Duquesa | 3.1 km, 42 min | 2.5 km, 6 min |
| Port of Sotogrande | 9.7 km, 14 min | |
| Casares village | 18.0 km, 26 min | |
| Estepona town centre | 14.6 km, 18 min | |
| Málaga airport | 95.4 km, 74 min | |
| Gibraltar airport | 31.6 km, 37 min |
Calculated with OpenStreetMap routes without traffic, on 20 October 2026. Walking times over an hour are omitted.
Sun, light and views
Here the sun rises at 7:03 on 21 June and sets at 21:42, giving 14.6 hours of daylight. On 21 December you still have 9.7 hours, with the midday sun at 30° above the horizon. Altos De Manilva sits at around 51 metres above sea level.
No sea views are listed for the available homes. We check floor by floor and building by building what you will see from the terrace; the upper floors often have more open views.
Homes and finishes
The apartments are delivered with ducted air conditioning, a reinforced front door and a fitted kitchen with appliances. The homes have energy rating B. The listing says little that is concrete about flooring, bathroom fittings and joinery. In a 46 m² home every choice counts: we go through the plans with you for storage space, the position of the air-conditioning units and the sound insulation between apartments. With completion in 2029, we also take extra care checking the bank guarantee on your stage payments.
Payment schedule
As with most new builds on the Costa del Sol, you pay in instalments: a reservation deposit, a portion on signing the purchase contract and during construction, and the balance at the deed signing. Every payment before completion must be covered by a bank guarantee. We will send you the exact payment schedule for Altos De Manilva through Privé.
Available homes in Altos De Manilva
A selection, as of 20 October 2026. More homes are available than shown below; request the full price list.
| Type | Beds | Baths | Living area | Terrace | Garden | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground floor apartment | 1 | 1 | 46 m² | 42 m² | – | € 235.000 |
| Apartment | 1 | 1 | 47 m² | 20 m² | – | € 235.000 |
| Penthouse | 1 | 1 | 44 m² | 22 m² | – | € 299.250 |
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Our honest verdict on Altos De Manilva
Strengths
- Entry from €235,000, around €265,520 all in.
- Ground-floor apartment with a 42 m² terrace and garden for the same price.
- Padel court, pool and outdoor gym within the complex.
- Private underground parking space with every home.
- La Duquesa marina and golf just a few minutes' drive away.
Points to consider
- Completion not until June 2029, a 32-month wait for your home.
- 68% more expensive per m² than resale homes in Manilva.
- Listed as 800 metres to the beach; we measure a 38-minute walk.
- No sea views listed for the available homes.
- Homes of 44 to 47 m² are small for longer stays as a couple.
Who is Altos De Manilva right for?
Altos de Manilva appeals to buyers on a limited budget who want a new apartment, as a holiday base for two or as a first step towards a permanent place in the south. The ground-floor type is ideal if you love sitting outdoors. For families, or for anyone who wants to be enjoying it within a year, this development is not the right match.
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Why buy through Imagine Marbella?
With us you pay exactly the same price as buying direct from the developer. Our fee is paid by the seller, not by you. What you get on top is what makes the difference.
- Independent. We are not tied to any development. We compare the entire market and tell you honestly when a project is not right for you.
- Stronger at the negotiating table. Whenever there is room to negotiate, on price, payment schedule, finishes or a parking space, we know the market, the sales figures and the developers. We defend your interests; the seller defends theirs.
- Free extra services. We check licences, bank guarantees and specifications, provide legal support in your own language and plan viewings around your travel dates.
- Beyond the handover. We follow the construction, the handover and the after-sales with you, so you are never on your own.
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Frequently asked questions about Altos De Manilva
Is Manilva a good place to live?
If you are looking for peace and quiet at an affordable price level, definitely. Manilva is smaller in scale than Estepona or Marbella. Around La Duquesa marina you will find restaurants and cafés, and golf is just a few minutes away.
How far is Altos de Manilva from the beach?
The listing mentions 800 metres. Our measured walking route to La Duquesa beach is 2,823 metres, around 38 minutes. By car you are there in 4 minutes.
When will Altos de Manilva be completed?
Completion is planned for June 2029. That is a long wait for a new development in Manilva, where the median is 8 months. Your stage payments must be covered by a bank guarantee.
Can you rent out an apartment at Altos de Manilva?
That depends on the community rules and the holiday rental licence in Manilva. We request the community statutes and go through what is possible with you before you sign.
Do I pay more if I buy Altos De Manilva through Imagine Marbella?
No. You pay the same price as buying directly from the seller. Through us you also get independent advice, legal guidance and aftercare.
What costs come on top of the price of a new-build home?
In Andalusia, a new build carries 10% VAT (IVA) and 1.2% stamp duty (AJD), plus notary, land registry and lawyer's fees. For the most affordable home in Altos De Manilva, that adds up to around 13.0%.
About the author
Geert Eeckeleers, Managing Director of Imagine Marbella. Since 2018 he has guided buyers on the Costa del Sol, in English, French, Dutch and Spanish.
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