Buy a villa or building plot in La Paloma, Manilva
La Paloma is a quiet villa neighbourhood in Manilva, set higher above the coast between the marinas of La Duquesa and Sotogrande. You mainly find detached villas and building plots with sea views.
Short answer: La Paloma is a residential neighbourhood in the municipality of Manilva, between Puerto de la Duquesa and Sotogrande. According to sales information, many villas and plots have panoramic sea views. In October 2026, our listings include 10 homes and plots that give La Paloma as their location: 6 villas and houses and 4 building plots, from €499,900 to €3,450,000 (median €1,591,600).
Sources: estate agents' sales information on La Paloma (consulted October 2026); Imagine Marbella's own listings for the prices and numbers. Asking prices are not sale prices.
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Homes for sale in La Paloma
Here you see the homes and plots from €400,000 in our listings whose text gives La Paloma as the location. Many homes are sold discreetly: ask us what is available off-market.
Who is it for?
Is La Paloma right for you?
Ideal if you
- are looking for a detached villa with sea views in a quiet setting
- are looking for a building plot to have a villa built yourself
- want to live close to the marinas of La Duquesa and Sotogrande
Less suitable if you
- are looking for an apartment on the beach (then look at San Luis de Sabinillas or La Duquesa)
- want to do everything on foot: you need a car
- expect a wide choice: the neighbourhood is small
What is La Paloma?
La Paloma is a residential neighbourhood in the municipality of Manilva, on the western Costa del Sol. According to estate agents' sales information, the neighbourhood lies between the marinas of La Duquesa and Sotogrande, higher than the coast, with peace and privacy and views over the Mediterranean.
The neighbourhood consists mainly of detached villas and townhouses. In addition, there are still building plots for sale for those who want to build themselves.
Listings and prices
In our listings of October 2026 there are 10 homes and plots that give La Paloma as their location: 6 villas and houses with 3 to 5 bedrooms and 4 building plots. Asking prices range from €499,900 to €3,450,000, with a median of about €1,591,600.
If you buy a plot, have it checked beforehand what may be built according to the zoning plan, what the building height and buildable area are and how long a building permit takes in Manilva. That partly determines what your villa ultimately costs.
Location and accessibility
From La Paloma you drive to the marina and the restaurants of La Duquesa and to Sotogrande. For shopping and the beach you go to San Luis de Sabinillas. Further east lie the golf resort Finca Cortesín and Estepona.
For the airport you can choose between Gibraltar and Málaga. Gibraltar is the closest.
What to look out for when buying
With a villa on a slope, look at the access, the orientation and the view. Ask about the community fees of the neighbourhood and about the condition of the pool and installations.
With every purchase, request the nota simple and check that all buildings are legally registered and what the community fees are. Proper legal check are part of every purchase. If you want to rent out, first check whether there is a holiday rental licence . On top of the price, allow for roughly 8 to 9% buying costs for an existing home (7% transfer tax in Andalusia, plus notary, registry and lawyer) and about 12 to 13% on new build (10% VAT and 1.2% stamp duty).
Frequently asked questions about La Paloma
Where is La Paloma?
La Paloma is in the municipality of Manilva, between the marinas of La Duquesa and Sotogrande, higher up than the coast.
What kind of homes can you find in La Paloma?
Mainly detached villas and townhouses, and a few building plots. In our listings of October 2026 that is 6 villas and houses and 4 plots.
What does a villa in La Paloma cost?
In our listings, asking prices range from €499,900 to €3,450,000, with a median of about €1,591,600. These are asking prices, not sale prices.
Can you still buy a building plot in La Paloma?
Yes, in October 2026 our listings include 4 building plots. Have it checked beforehand what you are allowed to build there.
How far is La Paloma from the marina?
The neighbourhood is between Puerto de la Duquesa and Sotogrande. You reach both with a short drive.
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