This ground-floor apartment forms part of the Hacienda Guadalupe community in Guadalupe Hills, Manilva, on the southwestern edge of the Costa del Sol. The resale property was completed in 2006 and offers two bedrooms, two bathrooms and 68 m² of living space, sold fully furnished with a secure underground parking space. The asking price is fixed at €227,000. The home is key-ready, with a south-west facing covered terrace overlooking communal gardens and two shared swimming pools. The nearest beach, La Duquesa, lies roughly 2.6 km away as the crow flies.
Within the western Costa del Sol, this apartment competes on price rather than novelty. New-build two-bedroom apartments nearby start higher: Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona lists from €269,000 and Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950, while Lantana Residencial in Mijas starts at €205,000, though that project lies further east, closer to Fuengirola. Against these, a fixed €227,000 for a furnished, 68 m² two-bedroom with two bathrooms, underground parking and communal pools in Manilva undercuts the typical new-build entry point while offering immediate availability instead of a construction wait. The trade-offs are concrete: a 2006 build carries older construction standards, no developer warranty and resale transfer costs, and the buyer takes the property as seen. Locationally, Manilva sits at the quieter, southwestern end of the Costa del Sol Occidental, on the border with Cádiz. It trades the prestige and price level of Marbella (36 km straight-line) and Estepona's new-build boom for proximity to Sotogrande (marina 9.6 km), Finca Cortesín golf (3.3 km) and Gibraltar Airport (26 km straight-line, around a 30-minute drive), a combination that suits Gibraltar commuters and buyers prioritising value. Málaga Airport remains reachable in about an hour. The municipality's 1,351 annual housing transactions indicate a functioning resale market with reasonable liquidity, and the median provincial income of €16,450 places local pricing in context: this is a value-oriented segment of the coast, not a premium one. For buyers weighing a Mediterranean base at the lowest practical entry cost with genuine year-round amenities, the comparison with €269,000-plus new-build stock in Estepona and Torre del Mar is direct and quantifiable.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment sits in an urban setting with daily amenities within walking distance: a supermarket approximately 315 m away and a pharmacy about 159 m. The coast at Playa de Manilva lies 2.5 km away in a straight line, while the marina of Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa is around 2.5 km distant. Gibraltar Airport is roughly 26 km away as the crow flies; Málaga Airport approximately 75 km.
The layout serves two occupants comfortably or a small family: two double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, an ensuite bathroom with jacuzzi bathtub and a family shower room, both with underfloor heating. The living room opens through double doors onto a south-west facing covered terrace with year-round sunshine and garden views. A fitted kitchen with breakfast bar and a lift complete the functional picture.
This is not a new-build development. The apartment was completed in 2006 within the gated Hacienda Guadalupe urbanisation and is offered as a key-ready resale, sold fully furnished for immediate occupation. Buyers should expect the construction standards, insulation and fittings typical of mid-2000s coastal buildings rather than current new-build specifications.
The property offers 68 m² of living space on a single ground floor, which limits internal flexibility. There is no private pool or private garden; both are communal. The nearest electric vehicle charging point is around 10 km away, and the nearest hospital lies 6.2 km distant. This is a resale from 2006, so no developer guarantees or new-build payment structure apply.
This apartment fits several recognisable situations. A couple seeking a low-maintenance second home will find the furnished, key-ready condition and gated complex practical: arrival and occupancy require no works. Retirees or remote workers wanting year-round residence benefit from the walkable amenities, supermarket, pharmacy, cafés and restaurants within roughly 2 km, together with underfloor heating in both bathrooms for the cooler months. Buyers prioritising outdoor living without garden maintenance will appreciate the south-west terrace with year-round sunshine and communal pools nearby. Golf players are placed 2.4 km from Doña Julia and 3.3 km from Finca Cortesín, among other courses. Those who want proximity to Gibraltar, its airport roughly 26 km away in a straight line, about a 30-minute drive, for commuting or flights will find the location workable. It suits less well: households needing more than two bedrooms or substantial private outdoor space; buyers wanting a new-build warranty and modern energy performance; and anyone dependent on extensive public transport, since regional travel is easier by car. As an investment, the Manilva area records around 1,351 housing transactions per year, indicating an active if modest local market. The fixed price of €227,000 with furniture included lowers the entry cost relative to unfurnished resales.
The apartment reflects the finish level of a well-maintained mid-2000s coastal build. Marble floors run throughout the interior, a durable and cool surface suited to the local climate of an average 18.5°C annual temperature. The kitchen is fully fitted and equipped, with a breakfast bar opening toward the living room, a layout that keeps the social area connected during meal preparation. Both bedrooms have fitted wardrobes, and the main bedroom includes an ensuite bathroom with a jacuzzi bathtub; the second bathroom has a walk-in shower. Underfloor heating in both bathrooms is a practical addition for winter use, when coastal Andalusia is cooler though mild. The overall condition is described as good. Buyers should note what this 2006 construction does and does not include: there is a lift in the building, a covered terrace with double doors from the living room, and a secure underground parking space, but no private pool, no private garden and no mention of modern insulation standards or air-source climate systems in the available data. The nearest electric vehicle charging point is around 10 km away, which matters for EV owners. As with any resale of this age, a technical survey is advisable to assess installations, damp and communal building condition before purchase. Community facilities, two swimming pools, mature gardens and a park area to the rear, are shared and maintained through community fees.
The apartment is offered at a fixed asking price of €227,000 as a key-ready resale, sold fully furnished. This includes two bedrooms, two bathrooms, 68 m² of living area on a 72 m² plot share, and a secure underground parking space. Compared with new-build alternatives in the wider region, for instance Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000 or Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €269,000, the price sits at the lower end of the coastal market for a two-bedroom, two-bathroom unit. Annual costs such as community fees, IBI and refuse tax should be verified with the seller, as resale properties carry these charges from day one. Availability is immediate, subject to the usual purchase process.
Daily life here revolves around a compact, gated community with a quiet, residential rhythm. Mornings can begin on the south-west facing covered terrace, which enjoys sunshine throughout the year and looks over the mature communal gardens. The neighbourhood itself is urban with amenities on foot: the supermarket is roughly 315 m away and a pharmacy about 159 m, so routine shopping does not require a car. The sports centre Complejo Deportivo Las Viñas sits about 0.9 km away, and a communal park area lies directly behind the property. The communal pools, one of them secluded and close by, serve as the social heart of the urbanisation during the warmer months. The swimming season runs about five months with sea temperatures at or above 20°C. For outings, the marina at La Duquesa and its restaurants lie a short drive from the complex, while Sabinillas and Castillo offer tapas bars, banks and further shops. Sotogrande and Estepona are both reachable in under fifteen minutes by car. The location suits both permanent residence and holiday use, as the area retains its services year-round, Manilva counts around 18,165 inhabitants, three primary schools, one secondary school and a health centre. A car is convenient for regional trips but not strictly necessary for daily errands, given the walkable amenities and six public transport lines with 36 stops in the municipality.
The surroundings combine residential calm with genuine daily convenience. Within roughly 2 km there are two restaurants, a school, two pharmacies, a bank, a park and a café, so the basic weekly routine can largely be completed on foot. The supermarket at 315 m and pharmacy at 159 m anchor this walkability. Healthcare runs from a local health centre to a hospital 6.2 km away in a straight line, a factor worth noting for older residents. Recreation is close: the Complejo Deportivo Las Viñas sports centre lies 0.9 km away, and Manilva counts 34 sports facilities in total. The marinas of Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa (2.5 km) and Puerto de Sotogrande (9.6 km) provide moorings, dining and evening activity. Public transport covers six lines with 36 stops, sufficient for local movement, though a car remains convenient for regional trips along the A-7 corridor. The area sits at 79 m elevation with a moderate 3% gradient to the beach, meaning the walk to the coast is not steep but covers real distance, roughly 2.5 to 2.6 km straight-line to the nearest sand and shore.
The map shows the apartment's position in the hills above the Manilva coast, roughly 2.5 km straight-line from the nearest beaches and the Duquesa marina. Note that all distances shown are direct; actual road routes are longer. Gibraltar Airport lies southwest, Málaga Airport northeast along the coast.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Manilva occupies the southwesternmost edge of the province of Málaga, on the border with Cádiz province, within the comarca of Costa del Sol Occidental. Regional reference points are Algeciras at 32 km straight-line, Marbella at 36 km and Málaga city at 83 km. This places the apartment closer to the Sotogrande and Gibraltar side of the coast than to the Marbella centre of gravity, which shapes both travel times and price levels. With 18,165 inhabitants, Manilva remains smaller and calmer than its larger neighbours, offering a village-scale coastal base with the amenities of Estepona and Sotogrande within a short drive.
Beaches are clustered to the south: Playa de Manilva at 2.5 km, La Duquesa at 3.1 km (or 2.6 km to the beach of that name near the marina) and Playa de Casares at 3.6 km, all straight-line distances; road distances will be longer. The slope to the coast is moderate at about 3%. Gibraltar Airport lies approximately 26 km away as the crow flies, reachable in around 30 minutes by car, while Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is roughly 75 km straight-line, about an hour's drive. Golf is well represented: Doña Julia at 2.2 km, Finca Cortesín Golf Club at 3.3 km and the Golf Academy Albayt Resort at 4.7 km. The nearest hospital is 6.2 km away. Six public transport lines and 36 stops serve the municipality, and the urban location means a car is useful but not essential for daily life.
| Beach Distance | 2.6 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 26 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 75 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
Manilva enjoys a Mediterranean climate with an average annual temperature of 18.5°C and a swimming season of about five months during which sea temperatures reach 20°C or more. The apartment's south-west orientation and ground-floor terrace capture afternoon and evening sun, with the source description noting year-round sunshine on the terrace, valuable in winter, when coastal days remain mild. The municipality lies at 79 m above sea level, low enough to avoid the summer heat accumulation of inland valleys while retaining gentle terrain: the gradient to the beach is a moderate 3%, so walking to the coast involves a manageable incline rather than a steep descent. The setting is urban rather than rural, with a communal park behind the property and garden views from the terrace providing green space within the urbanisation. Rainfall is concentrated in the cooler months, typical of the western Costa del Sol, meaning long dry stretches from late spring through autumn.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The municipality holds two Blue Flag beaches, La Gaviotas and Sabinillas, reflecting water quality and services along this stretch of coast. The nearest named beach, La Duquesa, lies about 2.6 km straight-line from the apartment, with Playa de Manilva at 2.5 km and the quieter Playa de la Chullera at 4.1 km. Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa (2.5 km) and Puerto de Sotogrande (9.6 km) offer marina-based recreation, dining and waterfront walks. Golfers can choose among Doña Julia (2.2 km), Finca Cortesín Golf Club (3.3 km), the Golf Academy Albayt Resort (4.7 km) and Estepona Golf (5.8 km). For organised sport, the Complejo Deportivo Las Viñas is only 0.9 km away, and the wider municipality counts 34 sports facilities. Within the urbanisation itself, two communal pools and a communal park supply everyday recreation without leaving the gates.
34 Facilities Available
Source: Blue Flag 2026, OpenStreetMap, CSD
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. It belongs to the comarca of Costa del Sol Occidental.
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 11.9°C | 75 mm |
| February | 13.0°C | 44 mm |
| March | 14.2°C | 146 mm |
| April | 16.2°C | 61 mm |
| May | 19.4°C | 30 mm |
| June | 23.1°C | 9 mm |
| July | 26.0°C | 1 mm |
| August | 26.2°C | 4 mm |
| September | 23.3°C | 23 mm |
| October | 20.0°C | 69 mm |
| November | 15.4°C | 94 mm |
| December | 13.2°C | 76 mm |
Moderate
Ref: VL993753
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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