Property for sale in Manilva
Property for sale in Manilva: relaxed seaside living around La Duquesa marina and the Spanish coastal town of Sabinillas, with the lowest price per m² on the western Costa del Sol.
€3,043
Average per m²
+11,3%
Year on year
approx. 80 min
To Málaga airport
1767
Castillo de la Duquesa, seafront fort
Drive times in light traffic.
Who is it for?
Is Manilva right for you?
Ideal if you
- want to live by the sea on a budget that would not stretch elsewhere on the coast
- like a relaxed, unpretentious atmosphere
- want to live year-round among Spaniards and international neighbours
- often travel via Gibraltar or want Sotogrande close by
Less suitable if you
- are after a glamorous feel (look at Marbella or Sotogrande instead)
- want to live near Málaga airport (Mijas or Benalmádena are closer)
- need an international school within walking distance
511 properties
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La Duquesa and Punta ChulleraThe marina, the hillside golf course and the quiet headland looking out to Gibraltar.248SabinillasThe Spanish seaside town with promenade, shops and everything on foot.42
La Duquesa and Punta Chullera
Sabinillas
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Manilva is the westernmost coastal municipality in Málaga province, just before the border with Cádiz. The old village sits on a hill among the vineyards, while down by the sea are the lively coastal town of Sabinillas and the marina at La Duquesa. The atmosphere is relaxed and unpretentious: life here is about the sea, the terrace and the catch of the day rather than designer shops or beach clubs. A mixed community of Spaniards, Britons, Scandinavians and other Europeans lives here, and there is still life out of season.
The areas of Manilva
San Luis de Sabinillas is the commercial heart, with a promenade, shops, banks and restaurants, and mostly apartments in smaller blocks. La Duquesa revolves around the marina, with apartments and penthouses on the quay and complexes and villas on the hills towards the golf course. Punta Chullera, a quiet headland with a 16th-century watchtower, lies at the far western end looking out to Gibraltar, ten minutes from Sotogrande. The old village of Manilva itself offers townhouses among the vineyards.
Prices
Homes in Manilva in our listings have an average (median) price of €3,480 per m², based on 454 homes (November 2026).
Half a million buys you around 165 square metres on average: a large apartment or a townhouse, and sometimes even something on the frontline beach. The strong price rise over the past year shows that more and more buyers are discovering this value.
Beaches, golf and traditions
The sandy beaches of Sabinillas and La Duquesa are wide and well served by beach bars. By the sea stands the Castillo de la Duquesa, a fort from 1767 that now houses the archaeological museum. La Duquesa Golf, designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr., sits on the hills with sea views, and the Sotogrande and Casares courses are fifteen minutes away. Manilva is also wine country: muscatel grapes have grown here since Roman times, and every first weekend of September the village celebrates the Fiesta de la Vendimia with traditional grape treading.
Schools and getting around
There is no international school in the municipality itself. Most families choose Sotogrande International School, about fifteen minutes away, or the schools in Estepona. Málaga airport is around eighty minutes via the AP-7 and Gibraltar about fifty-five minutes. Around Sabinillas you can do a lot on foot, but for golf, schools and outings a car is essential. For everyday needs such as supermarkets, banks and a health centre, you do not need to leave the municipality.
New build or resale, and who is it for?
Most of the supply is resale apartments and townhouses, often with large terraces and keen prices. On the hills above Duquesa and towards Punta Chullera, sea-view new developments are appearing too. Manilva suits retirees, winter-sun seekers, families on a tighter budget and investors buying to let. With older complexes, check maintenance and community fees, and bear in mind that holiday lets in Andalusia require a licence.
Frequently asked questions about Manilva
How much does an apartment in Manilva cost?
Frontline beach homes and harbour views cost more, while older complexes in the hills cost less.
Is Manilva a good investment?
There is demand for both summer lets and long-term rentals. We're happy to look at the rental return on each property with you.
What is the difference between Sabinillas and La Duquesa?
Sabinillas is the Spanish coastal town with shops and services, La Duquesa revolves around the marina, restaurants and golf. They are just a few minutes apart.
How far is Manilva from the airport?
About eighty minutes to Málaga airport and around fifty-five minutes to Gibraltar, not counting the border crossing.
Can you live in Manilva all year round?
Yes. Sabinillas is a real Spanish town where shops, schools and restaurants stay open all year, and a permanent international community lives around the marina.
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