This completed penthouse is situated in Manilva, on the southwestern edge of the province of Málaga, where the Costa del Sol meets the province of Cádiz. The property offers 89 m² of living space with two bedrooms and one bathroom, positioned in an urban environment with amenities within walking distance. The municipality sits at 79 metres above sea level, roughly 2.5 km from the coast, with beaches at Playa de Manilva, La Duquesa and Playa de Casares all within four kilometres. The town has around 18,000 residents and six public transport lines, making daily life practical without complete dependence on a car.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The property lies in the consolidated urban core of Manilva, inland of the coastal strip at approximately 79 metres elevation. A supermarket is 315 metres away and a pharmacy 159 metres, indicating a walkable daily provision. The coast at Playa de Manilva is 2.5 km distant, with a moderate 3% average gradient towards the shore. The A-7 corridor connects westwards to Sotogrande and Algeciras and eastwards to Estepona and Marbella.
The dwelling is configured as a two-bedroom, one-bathroom penthouse of 89 m², suited to a household of one or two people or to use as a secondary residence. Features include a private terrace and solarium, air conditioning, a lift in the building, fitted wardrobes, and a fully fitted kitchen. The property is sold fully furnished. Communal facilities comprise a swimming pool and garden areas within a gated complex.
This is not a new-build development. The building dates from 1987 and is documented as completed, with the condition recorded as well maintained. Buyers should therefore expect the construction standards, insulation values and layout logic of a late-1980s Andalusian building, subsequently updated, rather than current new-build specifications. No phased delivery applies; the property is available in its existing state.
The property has one bathroom for two bedrooms, with no second bathroom or separate guest toilet recorded. Only 89 m² of built area is documented, which limits space for larger households. The nearest electric vehicle charging point is approximately 10 km away. The nearest hospital is 6.2 km distant. No private pool, private garden or garage is listed within the documented property features.
This property aligns with several recognisable buyer situations. A couple seeking a manageable permanent home in a functioning Spanish town will find the 89 m² layout, single bathroom and walkable amenities consistent with low-maintenance living. International buyers wanting a secondary residence with strong seasonal usability benefit from the 3,845 recorded sunshine hours per year and a five-month swimming season, along with air conditioning and a gated complex that simplifies periods of absence. Buyers who prioritise outdoor space over interior volume, a solarium and private terrace against a compact interior, will recognise the trade-off here, as will those content with one bathroom. The property suits households without children at home, given the two-bedroom configuration. It also fits buyers who value proximity to golf: three courses within five kilometres, including Finca Cortesín, host of professional tour events. It fits less well for buyers requiring a garage on title, a second bathroom, step-free beach access on foot, or new-build energy certification. Buyers reliant on Gibraltar as a primary workplace or travel hub will note the roughly 26 km distance to Gibraltar Airport against approximately 100 km by road to Málaga Airport, a factor favouring western Costa del Sol commuters.
As a 1987 building in documented good condition, the property reflects its era with subsequent modernisation. Documented features point to a sequence of upgrades: a fully fitted kitchen, fitted wardrobes, air conditioning, electric blinds, an entry-phone system and lift access. The furnishing package is included in the sale. Interior finishes visible in the listing, a contemporary kitchen with gloss cabinetry and a modernised bathroom with walk-in shower, indicate renovation of the wet areas and kitchen rather than original 1980s fittings. Buyers should nonetheless apply the technical expectations appropriate to the building's age: construction from this period typically involves solid masonry walls, single or partially upgraded glazing, and thermal performance below current regulations. No energy certificate rating is documented, and older Andalusian stock commonly carries a C-to-E rating depending on the extent of refurbishment; verification of the actual certificate is advisable before purchase. Storage is addressed through a storage room and utility room within the documented features. The communal elements, pool, gardens, gated access, are managed communally, and their condition and community fees should be reviewed through the comunidad de propietarios documentation. In summary, the specification is that of a renovated older penthouse: functional, updated in key areas, and distinct in character from the newer developments in the municipality.
The asking price is €470,000 for a completed, furnished two-bedroom penthouse of 89 m². Within Manilva, comparable new or recent developments show starting prices from approximately €364,000 (Morasol), €369,000 (Horizon Views) and €382,000 (Moon 64), placing this property at the upper end of the local range on a price-per-square-metre basis. The premium relative to those projects reflects the completed status, south orientation, sea views and solarium, and the established location within the town rather than in an outlying development. Notary fees, registration costs and transfer taxes (ITP) are not included in the price.
Daily life at this address centres on the established town of Manilva rather than on a resort-style coastal enclave. The supermarket at 315 metres and pharmacy at 159 metres mean basic provisions are a short walk, and the municipal sports centre, Complejo Deportivo Las Viñas, lies 900 metres away, providing year-round recreational infrastructure. With 36 bus stops across six local lines, the town operates as a functioning municipality of around 18,000 residents, not solely as a seasonal tourist destination. The rhythm of the area reflects this: shops, schools and health services remain active through the winter months, and the three primary schools and one secondary school indicate a resident family population. The property itself, as a south-facing penthouse with a solarium, places the emphasis on outdoor living, morning and midday sun on the terrace, sea and mountain views, and evening use of the roof space during the long warm season. The beach is 2.5 km away, a short drive or a brisk walk downhill along a moderate gradient, so beach visits are deliberate outings rather than spontaneous steps out of the door. The nearest golf course, Doña Julia, is 2.2 km away, placing the property within easy reach of the golf corridor between Sotogrande and Estepona without being embedded in it. For buyers seeking a combination of walkable town amenities, coastal access by car, and a compact property with substantial outdoor space, the configuration is coherent.
Manilva occupies the transition point between the Costa del Sol and the Campo de Gibraltar, and daily life here carries both influences. The municipality recorded 1,351 property transactions, indicating an active but not overheated local market. Within a two-kilometre radius, the documented amenity set includes restaurants, a school, pharmacies, a bank, a park and a café, modest in number but covering essentials. The health infrastructure consists of a local health centre, with the nearest hospital 6.2 km away, a relevant consideration for older residents. The environment is distinctly Andalusian rather than resort-formulated: vineyards historically shaped the municipality, and the white-town character of the old village sits above the coastal barrios of Sabinillas and El Castillo. Coastal leisure is anchored by Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa at 2.5 km, a marina with a surrounding restaurant quarter, and by Sotogrande's marina at under 10 km. The beaches of La Duquesa and Playa de la Chullera extend the coastline westwards. With 34 local festive days per year and 34 documented sports facilities, the calendar and physical infrastructure support year-round residency. Traffic is moderate compared with Marbella or Estepona, and the 79-metre elevation provides separation from the coastal humidity without a strenuous climb.
The map shows the property within the urban fabric of Manilva, 2.5 km inland from the coast, with the A-7 running along the shoreline below. The golf courses cluster to the west and east, Puerto de la Duquesa marks the nearest marina, and the Sotogrande boundary lies just beyond the Cádiz provincial line to the southwest.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Manilva sits at the southwestern terminus of the Costa del Sol Occidental, bordering Cádiz province. Algeciras lies 32 km west, Marbella 36 km east, and Málaga city 83 km east. This position places the property closer to Gibraltar, Sotogrande and the Atlantic-influenced coast than to the Marbella-centred core of the Costa del Sol, with correspondingly lower density and price levels than Marbella or Estepona's prime zones.
Straight-line distances from the property: Playa de Manilva 2.5 km, La Duquesa 3.1 km, Playa de Casares 3.6 km. Golf: Doña Julia 2.2 km, Finca Cortesín 3.3 km, Golf Academy Albayt Resort 4.7 km. Marinas: Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa 2.5 km, Puerto de Sotogrande 9.6 km. Airports: Gibraltar approximately 26 km straight-line, Málaga-Costa del Sol approximately 75 km straight-line. Hospital 6.2 km; supermarket 315 m; pharmacy 159 m; electric vehicle charging point 10 km. A car is useful for beach, golf and airport trips but not strictly necessary for daily provisions given the walkable core and the local bus network of six lines and 36 stops.
| Beach Distance | 2.6 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 26 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 75 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The locality records 3,845 sunshine hours per year historically, among the higher figures for the Iberian peninsula, and an average annual temperature of 18.5°C. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures at or above 20°C, runs approximately five months, typically May to October. The property sits at 79 metres above sea level with a 3% average gradient to the coast, gentle enough for cycling or walking, noticeable on the return. The southern orientation of the penthouse maximises solar exposure, which supports terrace use for most of the year but also raises summer cooling demand, addressed by the air conditioning system. The elevated position relative to the shoreline provides the documented sea and mountain views while moderating coastal humidity. Winters are mild by northern European standards, with occasional rainfall concentrated between November and March.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020, 2025 average)
The municipality holds two Blue Flag beaches, La Gaviotas and Sabinillas, reflecting documented water quality and service standards. The nearest coastal point, La Duquesa at 2.6 km, combines a sandy beach with the marina's restaurant and chiringuito scene. Playa de la Chullera at 4.1 km offers a rockier, less developed stretch towards the Cádiz border. Golf is a defining recreational asset: Doña Julia (2.2 km) is a public-access course, Finca Cortesín (3.3 km) is one of Spain's highest-regarded championship venues and a former World Match Play host, and Estepona Golf and the Albayt academy extend the options eastwards. The Complejo Deportivo Las Viñas at 900 m provides municipal sports facilities, and the 34 documented sports facilities across the municipality cover padel, football and fitness use.
34 Facilities Available
Source: Blue Flag 2026, OpenStreetMap, CSD
Manilva sits at the southwestern terminus of the Costa del Sol Occidental, bordering Cádiz province. Algeciras lies 32 km west, Marbella 36 km east, and Málaga city 83 km east. This position places the property closer to Gibraltar, Sotogrande and the Atlantic-influenced coast than to the Marbella-centred core of the Costa del Sol, with correspondingly lower density and price levels than Marbella or Estepona's prime zones.
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, the documented comparable developments, Morasol from €364,000, Horizon Views from €369,000 and Moon 64 from €382,000, represent newer construction with starting prices below this property's €470,000 asking figure. The comparison clarifies what the price differential represents: this penthouse offers completion and immediate availability, a furnished specification, a south orientation with solarium, and a position within the established town rather than in a peripheral development zone. Buyers weighing the two options are effectively choosing between newer construction standards at a lower entry price and a renovated, view-oriented unit in a consolidated setting. Widening the frame, Manilva as a municipality occupies a distinctive market position. It lies at the Cádiz border, adjacent to Sotogrande, one of Spain's highest-value residential enclaves, yet its price levels sit well below Marbella, 36 km east, and below central Estepona. The municipality's 1,351 recorded transactions indicate genuine market liquidity rather than a dormant micro-market. The regional connectivity splits in two directions: Gibraltar Airport at roughly 26 km straight-line serves UK-focused travel, while Málaga Airport at roughly 75 km straight-line provides the broader European network, a dual-airport position few Costa del Sol locations share. Against inland White Town properties, this address trades rural quietness for walkable amenities and coastal proximity; against beachfront developments, it trades seafront immediacy for elevation, views and town integration. The nearest golf assets, Doña Julia and Finca Cortesín within 3.3 km, match or exceed those available near most Estepona developments at this price level.
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