Manilva, Costa del Sol
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Manilva is a municipality which lies on the coast at the southwesternmost edge of the province of Málaga on its border with the province of Cádiz in the autonomous community of Andalusia in Spain.
Why Manilva?
Manilva is a coastal town in the province of Malaga. It is in the west of the province, bordering the town of San Roque and very close to Cádiz. It is a very tourist town, especially in summer due to its good climate and ambience.
The Cost: “Really anywhere in Spain so it is a lifestyle choice, a single could live comfortably on €1,200 — or less. A couple can live for around €2,000 a month. Eating out at Restaurants is inexpensive as are childcare, groceries transportation and sport and leisure club membership/activities.
Where to Move:
Manilva
San Luis de Sabinillas
Castillo de la Duquesa
Playa de Sabinillas
Manilva is divided in 3 parts: Manilva Pueblo that is located up on the mountain; San Luis de Sabinillas and La Duquesa that are located by the coast.
Manilva Pueblo is a genuine Spanish mountain village with a wine museum and other things. San Luis de Sabinillas is a coastal part with about 80% Spanish residents living here.
La Duquesa is mixed and the foreigners are in majority there.
La Duquesa has a famous and cosy international port with many restaurants and some night clubs. There is also a genuine Spanish fishing village with mostly seafood restaurants.
Manilva is a good place for families. It is also a very good place for golfers and many golfers have apartments here and also many golfers rent here because we have 12 good golf courses within a radius of 10km. Among them top European and top Spanish courses like Valderama, Finca Cortesin, Sotogrande Reserva, Dona Julia, Alcaidesa Links etc.
The overall population is approx. 15,528 people.
Take me there!
Puerto de la Duquesa
What’s the story with house prices?
Manilva:
Local amenities?
Townhall, Medical Center, Banks, Bars, restaurants, Supermarkets.
Where should I get lunch?
Lunch: Cafeteria el Rincón de Alcántara, Cafeteria Plaza, Cafeteria Nacho, Cafeteria Bar Nautilus, Cafe Nenit, Cafeteria Emma.
Dinner: Bar Castillo, Bodegón Andaluz, Montes Restaurant, Buni Restaurant, Roman Oasis restaurant, Macues Restaurant.
So what’s the big draw?
It is a coastal town with a great climate throughout the year and especially in summer. It is also a very touristy place especially in summer so there is a great atmosphere.
What do people love about it?
It is located in an exceptional site. Between the sea and the mountains, where you can enjoy both the beach and the hiking and wonderful nearby sites.
And... what do people NOT love about it?
"There's a lot of tourism in summer so some times of the summer could be a bit overcrowded"
And what’s my new local?
Bar antigüedades, Bar Luque, McGuiness Irish Pub, Ringo's Bar Cavern & Pub, TJ café y copas, Graingers Bar, Chiringuito Cubanga, Kelly's bar.
Alternatives:
Pizzeria Cachovoy, Sabor Toscano, Indian Restaurant Chilli, A taste of India Shazna.
Schools and supermarkets?
OK, I’m sold. Give me one piece of local trivia to impress a local
The Castillo de la Duquesa is located on the Playa de la Duquesa, in the neighborhood known as El Castillo, in the municipality of Manilva, in the province of Malaga.
It was built in 1767 during the reign of Carlos III to improve the defense of the coast and thus stop the continuous landings of pirates and corsairs that frequented it.
It is one of the most emblematic monuments of this place and one of the obligatory stops if you go to this wonderful town.
