This two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment of 85 m² is located in Manilva, at the southwestern edge of the province of Málaga on the border with Cádiz. The property forms part of Hacienda Guadalupe, a gated, low-density residential community completed in 2004 (indicative). The apartment was fully refurbished approximately three years ago, including new plumbing and electrics, and is sold furnished. With a south-facing orientation, sea views and a price from €299,500, the property sits in an urban setting where a supermarket lies within 315 metres and the nearest beach roughly 2.5 kilometres away.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment lies in an urbanised part of Manilva with everyday amenities within walking distance: a supermarket at 315 metres and a pharmacy at 159 metres. The coast at Playa de Manilva is approximately 2.5 kilometres away, while Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa sits at 2.5 kilometres. Gibraltar Airport is roughly 26 kilometres distant and Málaga Airport approximately 75 kilometres, making a car useful but not essential for all trips.
The dwelling offers two double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, a family bathroom, an open-plan kitchen and living area, a separate laundry room, and a private terrace with sea views. A shared solarium serves a limited number of owners, and the communal pool is used by a restricted number of apartments. Hot and cold air conditioning provides year-round climate control, and an allocated parking space lies directly outside the building.
This is not a new-build project. The apartment forms part of an established urbanisation completed in 2004 (indicative) and was comprehensively refurbished around three years ago, with renewed plumbing and electrical installations. The property is in move-in-ready condition and is delivered fully furnished, including fitted kitchen, double glazing and WiFi readiness.
The property has one bathroom only and no private pool; pool access is communal. There is no private garden or private solarium, the solarium is shared among a limited number of owners. Parking is an allocated outdoor space, not a garage. The building dates from 2004, so it does not carry a modern new-build energy certificate, and no storage room is listed among the features.
This property matches several recognisable situations. A buyer seeking a lock-up-and-go second home on the Costa del Sol will find the furnished, refurbished condition and gated community practical: the apartment can be used immediately without renovation work. A couple downsizing or relocating permanently may value the walkable access to a supermarket and pharmacy, the municipal health infrastructure, and six public bus lines covering 36 stops. Investors considering rental use should note the location between Sabinillas and Estepona, the proximity of two golf courses within 3.3 kilometres, and the year-round character of the town, which supports both holiday and long-term letting. Buyers needing two double bedrooms for visiting family or regular guests will find the layout adequate, though households requiring a second bathroom or en-suite facilities will not find that here. Purchasers comparing new-build alternatives in Manilva will notice the price gap of roughly €65,000 to €80,000 against recent developments; the trade-off is a 2004 building with a completed refurbishment versus new construction with modern energy certification. Finally, buyers prioritising quiet surroundings over beachfront positioning should weigh the roughly 2.5-kilometre distance to the sea and the 3% slope on the walking route against the lower density and garden setting of the urbanisation.
The apartment underwent a complete refurbishment approximately three years ago, which included renewal of the plumbing and electrical systems, a significant technical point for a 2004 building, as these are the installations most commonly requiring investment in older stock. The interior finish comprises smooth-finished walls, contemporary tiling in the bathroom, an upgraded laundry room and a decorative fireplace in the living area. The kitchen is fully fitted within an open-plan configuration adjoining the living space, with the laundry room positioned separately to keep it out of the main living area. Both bedrooms contain fitted wardrobes and receive natural light consistent with the south-facing orientation. Climate control consists of hot and cold air conditioning units, supplemented by double glazing throughout, relevant for both thermal comfort and noise reduction. The photographic record shows a modern living-kitchen area, a bedroom with single beds and wardrobe, a balcony with table and seating oriented to the sea, and communal pool areas with terracing. The block additionally offers a shared solarium with sea views reserved for a limited number of owners. Furniture is included in the sale, covering indoor furnishings; buyers should verify at contract stage precisely which items transfer. No energy performance certificate rating is stated in the available data, which is typical for resale stock of this age; an assessment would be required at the point of sale under Spanish regulations.
The asking price starts at €299,500 for the 85 m² two-bedroom unit, equating to approximately €3,524 per square metre. Within Manilva, comparable projects list higher entry prices: Morasol from €363,805, Horizon Views from €369,200 and Moon 64 from €381,800. The price difference partly reflects the age of the building (2004) versus newer developments, and partly the refurbished condition of this specific unit, which includes renewed plumbing, electrics, a fitted kitchen and full furnishing. Buyers should treat the price as a starting point for negotiation, with transfer costs, notary fees and taxes additional to the purchase sum.
Daily life around this apartment is shaped by the rhythm of a small Andalusian coastal municipality of some 18,165 inhabitants (INE, 2025). Manilva occupies the southwesternmost corner of Málaga province, bordering Cádiz, which places the property at the quieter, less densely developed end of the Costa del Sol Occidental. The urbanisation itself is low-density with gated access and communal gardens, so the immediate environment is residential rather than touristic. Practically, the week can be organised on foot to a degree: a supermarket sits 315 metres away and a pharmacy 159 metres, with a café, restaurant and bank also within a two-kilometre radius. The nearest health centre and hospital facilities lie around 6.2 kilometres away, and secondary schooling is available within the municipality. Mornings on the south-facing terrace, with views over the Mediterranean, set the pattern of the day; the beach at Playa de Manilva or Sabinillas is a short drive or a longer walk of roughly 2.5 kilometres along a moderate 3% gradient. Six public transport lines and 36 stops serve the municipality, which reduces car dependency for local trips, though excursions to Estepona, Marbella or the golf courses are more practical by car. Evenings and weekends revolve around the marina at Duquesa, the chiringuitos along the coast, and the 34 local sports facilities, including Complejo Deportivo Las Viñas at 0.9 kilometres. Out of season, the area remains inhabited year-round, as Manilva is a working town rather than a seasonal resort.
Manilva covers 35 km² and recorded 1,351 property transactions, indicating an active but not speculative local market. The municipality counts 34 sports facilities, three primary schools, one secondary school and one health centre, providing the basic infrastructure for year-round residence rather than purely seasonal occupation. Within a two-kilometre radius of the property, the amenity count includes two restaurants, one school, two pharmacies, one bank, one park and one café, a modest but functional local provision. Larger commercial needs are met in Sabinillas, the coastal district of Manilva, or in Estepona further east. The road network connects westward to Sotogrande and Algeciras (32 kilometres) and eastward to Marbella (36 kilometres) and Málaga city (83 kilometres). Public transport comprises six lines serving 36 stops, usable for local and regional trips, though journey times by bus are longer than by car. The nearest hospital lies 6.2 kilometres away, which buyers with ongoing medical needs should factor into their assessment. An electric vehicle charging point is located 10 kilometres distant, relevant for EV owners until local provision expands.
The map shows the property's position within Manilva, between the town centre and the coast at Sabinillas. Markers indicate nearby beaches, the Duquesa marina, golf courses and the road connections toward Estepona and Sotogrande, a compact stretch of the western Costa del Sol with the Mediterranean to the south and hills to the north.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Manilva occupies the southwestern terminus of the Costa del Sol Occidental, bordering the province of Cádiz. Regional reference points: Sotogrande and its marina lie under 10 kilometres west; Estepona is roughly 15 kilometres east; Marbella 36 kilometres; Algeciras 32 kilometres southwest; and Málaga city 83 kilometres northeast. This position places the property closer to Gibraltar Airport (26 km) than to Málaga Airport (75 km), an unusual configuration for the Costa del Sol. The area sits between the established resort strip of Marbella-Estepona and the quieter Cádiz coast, at a lower price level than either.
Distances from the property, measured in straight-line terms unless stated: beaches, Playa de Manilva 2.5 km, La Duquesa 3.1 km, Playa de Casares 3.6 km; marinas, Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa 2.5 km, Puerto de Sotogrande 9.6 km; golf, Doña Julia 2.2 km, Finca Cortesín 3.3 km, Golf Academy Albayt Resort 4.7 km. Gibraltar Airport lies approximately 26 kilometres away and Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport approximately 75 kilometres, giving access to two international gateways. Daily amenities cluster closely: supermarket at 315 metres, pharmacy at 159 metres and a sports centre at 0.9 kilometres. Hospital care is 6.2 kilometres distant. A car is useful for beach, golf and airport trips; walking covers supermarket, pharmacy and local dining.
| Beach Distance | 2.6 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 26 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 75 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
Manilva records approximately 3,845 sunshine hours per year historically, a figure at the higher end for the Iberian Peninsula, and an average annual temperature of 18.5°C. The swimming season extends to roughly five months during which sea temperature reaches or exceeds 20°C, generally from late May into October. The property sits at 79 metres above sea level, with a moderate 3.0% slope on the route toward the coast, walkable for most, though noticeable on the return. The municipality's position at the edge of the province, backed by hills and vineyards inland, means the climate stays Mediterranean with Atlantic influence arriving from the nearby Strait of Gibraltar. This combination produces warm, dry summers and mild winters, supporting year-round terrace use on the south-facing orientation of this apartment.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020, 2025 average)
Manilva holds two Blue Flag beaches: La Gaviotas and Sabinillas, both within a few kilometres of the property. Additional coastal options include La Duquesa at 2.6 kilometres, Playa de la Chullera at 4.1 kilometres and Playa de Casares at 3.6 kilometres. The Manilva Beach chiringuito sits near the closest access point. For golfers, three courses lie within five kilometres: Doña Julia (2.2 km), Finca Cortesín Golf Club (3.3 km), a host venue of professional tournaments, and the Golf Academy Albayt Resort (4.7 km), with Estepona Golf at 5.8 kilometres. Two marinas, Duquesa and Sotogrande, provide berths, waterfront dining and nautical services. On land, Complejo Deportivo Las Viñas at 0.9 kilometres and a total of 34 sports facilities across the municipality cover tennis, padel and fitness.
34 Facilities Available
Source: Blue Flag 2026, OpenStreetMap, CSD
Manilva occupies the southwestern terminus of the Costa del Sol Occidental, bordering the province of Cádiz. Regional reference points: Sotogrande and its marina lie under 10 kilometres west; Estepona is roughly 15 kilometres east; Marbella 36 kilometres; Algeciras 32 kilometres southwest; and Málaga city 83 kilometres northeast. This position places the property closer to Gibraltar Airport (26 km) than to Málaga Airport (75 km), an unusual configuration for the Costa del Sol. The area sits between the established resort strip of Marbella-Estepona and the quieter Cádiz coast, at a lower price level than either.
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.
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Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within Manilva itself, this apartment enters the market below comparable recent developments: Morasol lists from €363,805, Horizon Views from €369,200 and Moon 64 from €381,800, differences of €64,000 to €82,000 at entry level. Those developments offer new-build construction with modern specifications; this property counters with a completed refurbishment, included furniture and a lower absolute price for 85 m², working out at roughly €3,524 per square metre. Geographically, Manilva is the last municipality of the Costa del Sol Occidental before the Cádiz border, which historically keeps price levels below those of Estepona and considerably below Marbella, where the market serves a more international, higher-budget buyer base. The western position also changes the airport equation: Gibraltar Airport at 26 kilometres is closer than Málaga-Costa del Sol at 75 kilometres, useful for UK-based buyers using Gibraltar's routes. Compared with Sotogrande immediately to the west, a polo and marina-oriented estate with a distinct premium character, Manilva remains a working Andalusian town with vineyards in its interior and a genuine year-round population of over 18,000. Buyers weighing this property against new-build alternatives should consider three factors: the absence of a new-build energy certificate and its associated running costs; the completed state of this unit, which removes renovation risk and delivery delays; and the rental dynamics of a resale unit in a low-density urbanisation versus a branded new development with on-site services. For buyers whose priority is a finished, furnished coastal home at the lowest feasible entry point in western Málaga province, the price positioning of this apartment relative to its municipal comparables is the central data point.
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