Manilva

Manilva is a municipality which lies on the coast at the south westernmost edge of the province of Málaga. It is 97 km from Malaga and 13 from Estepona.

The landscape consists of small hills separated by small rivers and valleys. It is an ideal place for both those that want to have an active and relaxing holiday.

There are some beautiful quiet beaches in the area which means that you don’t have to fight to find a spot in the sun! There is plenty of golfing locally and possibilities to go hiking in the hills. A new sports complex is built near Sabinillas and when finished you can enjoy activities as football, swimming, paddle, tennis and squash. The area of Manilva you can also find other activities as cycling, fishing bowling, paddle and horse riding.

The three main populations in the area are Sabinillas, Manilva village and La Duquesa.

The main town of Manilva is situated approx. 2 km inland. It is a beautiful traditional Spanish village with roman and Moorish history and the tourists are just starting to discover it. The village is surrounded by acres of vineyards with muscatel grapes.

By the beach you will find the small costal village of Sabinillas. The village is predominantly a market town with a street market every Friday and a massive car boot sale and market every Sunday. It has a wonderful sandy beach that stretches the whole length of the village. Recently a promenade has been constructed and when finished it is going to be 3-4 km long. A beautiful place to have a romantic walk by the beach at night.

Sabinillas has everything that you need being on holiday; bars cafés restaurants and banks.

The beach is being cleaned daily and you have the protection of lifeguards and first aides.

Beautiful Puerto La Duquesa is midway between the Castillo village to the west and the town of Sabinillas to the east. Here you can relax at one of the cafés while watching the boats or you can also hire one to go out fishing.
The port is beautiful to visit both during the day and the night.

Castillo de La Duquesa is a small cosy village near to the port. It took its name after the 18th century fortress that stands at the entrance of the fishing village. Here you can relax in one of the green gardens or the areas best fish restaurants.