This semi-detached house is located in Manilva village, a coastal municipality at the southwestern edge of Málaga province on the border with Cádiz. The property is completed (built 2005) and has been fully renovated, offering 130 m² of living space across three floors, with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a guest toilet, two private parking spaces in an underground garage, a 34 m² corner terrace, a 10 m² bedroom terrace, and a solarium with village and sea views. Shops, a pharmacy and other daily amenities are within walking distance, and the nearest beaches are approximately 2.5 km away.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The house sits within the urban core of Manilva village, at approximately 79 metres above sea level. A supermarket lies 315 metres away and a pharmacy 159 metres, meaning daily shopping is feasible on foot. The coast, including Playa de Manilva and the marina at La Duquesa, is roughly 2.5, 3 km away. Gibraltar Airport is about 26 km distant; Málaga Airport is roughly 75 km.
The layout serves a permanent-residence or long-stay buyer: three floors with sleeping quarters separated from the living level, two en-suite bathrooms, an additional multi-purpose room, fitted wardrobes, air conditioning, double glazing and a storage room. Two private underground parking spaces and direct garage access into the house reduce daily car handling.
This is not a new-build project. The property was completed in 2005 (indicative) and has since been fully renovated, with a modern fitted kitchen, wood flooring and updated bathrooms visible in the listing imagery. Purchase concerns an existing, completed dwelling with immediate availability rather than an off-plan construction schedule.
The property offers two bedrooms rather than three (the third room is a multi-purpose space without classification as a bedroom), a west orientation, and a communal pool rather than a private one. There is no garden plot. The nearest EV charging point is approximately 10 km away. As a village property, sea views are partial and the beach requires a short drive or a moderately sloped walk.
This property fits several recognisable situations. A buyer relocating permanently who wants walking-distance amenities, supermarket at 315 m, pharmacy at 159 m, cafes and a school within 2 km, will find the village location practical, and the two underground parking spaces reduce reliance on street parking. A couple seeking a manageable second home with two en-suite bedrooms benefits from the layout: guests can be housed independently, and the solarium and communal pool cover outdoor use without garden maintenance. Buyers who work remotely may use the third room as an office, with the separation between sleeping and living levels providing acoustic privacy. The property is less suited to buyers wanting a private pool, a garden, or direct beachfront living, the beach is 2.5, 3 km away and the pool is communal. It also does not offer three formal bedrooms; the third room is a flexible space. Households with secondary-school-age children should note there is one secondary school in the municipality, and the nearest hospital is 6.2 km away. For buyers prioritising renovation-free move-in readiness, the completed 2005 build with full renovation and new kitchen and bathrooms removes the typical refurbishment project risk.
The listing states the property has been renovated throughout, and the photographic material supports this: a modern fitted kitchen with appliances, wood flooring in bedrooms and living areas, contemporary bathroom finishes and patio doors in the living room. Technical features listed include double glazing, air conditioning, fitted wardrobes and a storage room. The construction date of 2005 means the building envelope, insulation standards and common infrastructure predate current building codes; the energy efficiency certificate should be requested and reviewed, as it is not stated in the listing data. The property includes two private underground parking spaces with direct internal access, a functional feature in a village setting where street parking can be limited. The communal pool is managed by the urbanisation's community of owners; the condition of the pool area and building exteriors can be assessed during a viewing and through community documentation. As a corner unit, the house has additional window frontage and two terrace orientations compared with mid-terrace units. The solarium with spiral staircase access is a private extension of the usable outdoor area, suitable for an outdoor kitchen or barbecue as referenced in the listing. Furniture is optional, allowing buyers to negotiate the interior package separately.
The asking price is €280,000 for the completed, renovated property, furniture optional. Within Manilva, comparable listings start at approximately €320,000 (Amphora Beach) and €363,805 (Morasol), placing this property below the entry price of nearby new-build developments. At 130 m², the price equates to roughly €2,150 per m² of built area, which is at the accessible end of the local market. Community fees are described as reasonable relative to the size of the property; exact figures should be confirmed with the community administration. Transaction costs, notary and registry fees are additional.
The house functions as a village townhouse arranged over three levels, entered either through the front door on the main living floor or directly from the private underground garage via an internal staircase. The top floor holds the living area: an open living room with patio doors onto a 34 m² corner terrace facing west, a fully fitted corner kitchen and a guest toilet. A spiral staircase on the terrace leads to a private solarium with 360-degree views over the village and towards the sea. The middle floor contains two bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom, opening onto a shared 10 m² terrace, plus a larger third room suited to use as an office, gym or hobby space. From the terrace, residents can walk directly to the communal pool. Daily life here is village-based: bread, groceries, the pharmacy and cafes are within a few hundred metres, and the sports centre Complejo Deportivo Las Viñas is under a kilometre away. The rhythm of the village is year-round rather than seasonal, with an international mix of owners in the small urbanisation. West-facing terraces receive afternoon and evening sun, which suits outdoor dining and end-of-day use of the solarium, while mornings in the bedrooms benefit from the orientation indirectly through the adjoining terrace.
Manilva village sits slightly inland and above the coast, which produces a quieter, more residential environment than the beachfront zones of Sabinillas or La Duquesa. Within a 2 km radius, the immediate surroundings include two restaurants, a school, two pharmacies, a bank, a park and a cafe, a compact but complete set of daily services. The municipality counts 18,165 inhabitants (INE 2025), with three primary schools, one secondary school and a health centre, meaning families and permanent residents are served locally, though specialised medical care requires travel to Estepona or Marbella. Six public transport lines with 36 stops cover the municipality, so the coastal strip and neighbouring towns are reachable without a car, though a vehicle remains practical for beaches, golf and airport transfers. The sports centre at 0.9 km and 34 sports facilities municipality-wide indicate a broad recreational offer. The slope from the village to the beach is measured at approximately 3%, described as moderate, so the walk to the coast is feasible for most but takes around 30, 40 minutes. Traffic in the village itself is light compared with the A-7 coastal corridor.
The map shows the property within Manilva village, set back roughly 2.5 km from the coastline at 79 m elevation. Points of interest include the supermarket and pharmacy within 300 m, the La Duquesa marina and beaches to the southwest, and the Doña Julia and Finca Cortesín golf courses in the surrounding countryside.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Manilva occupies the southwesternmost edge of Málaga province, bordering Cádiz, and belongs to the Costa del Sol Occidental comarca. Estepona lies to the northeast, Marbella at 36 km, and the Sotogrande/Cádiz border region immediately to the southwest. Algeciras (32 km) and Gibraltar (26 km) sit to the south. This position places the property closer to Gibraltar Airport than to Málaga Airport, an atypical feature within the Costa del Sol, while retaining access to the full Marbella, Estepona corridor.
Beaches: Playa de Manilva at 2.5 km, La Duquesa at 3.1 km (straight-line 2.6 km) and Playa de Casares at 3.6 km, with Blue Flag beaches at La Gaviotas and Sabinillas. Airports: Gibraltar (GIB) at approximately 26 km straight-line, and Málaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) at roughly 75 km, Gibraltar is closer by distance but Málaga offers the wider route network. Golf: Doña Julia at 2.2 km, Finca Cortesín at 3.3 km and the Golf Academy Albayt Resort at 4.7 km, giving three options within a ten-minute drive. Marinas: Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa at 2.5 km and Sotogrande port at 9.6 km. Healthcare: pharmacy at 159 m, hospital at 6.2 km. Supermarket at 315 m. EV charging is the weakest link at 10 km.
| 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 (historical data), among the higher figures for the Iberian Peninsula, with an average annual temperature of 18.5°C. The swimming season, when sea temperature reaches 20°C or more, lasts about five months, roughly May to October, which defines the practical window for beach and pool use. The village lies at 79 metres above sea level, providing elevation enough for sea views from the solarium without a steep daily climb; the slope toward the beach is a moderate 3%. The west orientation of the main terrace aligns with evening sun exposure, making the 34 m² terrace and solarium most usable in the afternoon and at sunset. The municipality contains 34 local public holidays per year, reflecting an active festival calendar typical of Andalusian villages.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020, 2025 average)
The municipality holds two Blue Flag beaches, La Gaviotas and Sabinillas, indicating monitored water quality and services during the season. Playa de Manilva (2.5 km), La Duquesa (3.1 km), Playa de Casares (3.6 km) and Playa de la Chullera (4.1 km) give a spread of options from urban beaches with chiringuitos to more natural stretches toward the Cádiz border. The Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa marina at 2.5 km is the closest waterfront hub with restaurants and moorings; Sotogrande port at 9.6 km offers a larger marina environment. Golfers have Doña Julia (2.2 km), Finca Cortesín (3.3 km), a course with international tournament history, Estepona Golf (5.8 km) and a golf academy within 5 km. The Complejo Deportivo Las Viñas at 0.9 km covers indoor and outdoor sports close to home.
34 Facilities Available
Source: Blue Flag 2026, OpenStreetMap, CSD
Manilva occupies the southwesternmost edge of Málaga province, bordering Cádiz, and belongs to the Costa del Sol Occidental comarca. Estepona lies to the northeast, Marbella at 36 km, and the Sotogrande/Cádiz border region immediately to the southwest. Algeciras (32 km) and Gibraltar (26 km) sit to the south. This position places the property closer to Gibraltar Airport than to Málaga Airport, an atypical feature within the Costa del Sol, while retaining access to the full Marbella, Estepona corridor.
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, this property competes primarily with new-build apartment developments rather than village townhouses. Morasol starts at approximately €363,805 and Amphora Beach at €320,000; both are coastal-zone developments where buyers pay a premium for newer construction and proximity to the sea. At €280,000, this townhouse sits below both entry points while offering more built area (130 m²) and two private parking spaces, a combination rarely found in apartment developments at this price level. The trade-off is clear: a 2005 building fabric rather than new construction, and a village location 2.5 km from the beach rather than frontline or walking-distance coastal positioning. Further east in Estepona, Acqua Gardens starts at €524,600, illustrating the price gradient along the coast as one moves toward Marbella. Manilva's position at the Málaga, Cádiz border makes it one of the more accessible Costa del Sol markets, supported by 1,351 property transactions recorded in the municipality, an active volume for a municipality of 18,165 inhabitants. The Mediterranean lifestyle here is genuine rather than resort-manufactured: the village retains its Andalusian character, the marina at La Duquesa provides the waterfront dining scene, and Finca Cortesín delivers championship golf within a ten-minute drive. Buyers comparing this property with new-build alternatives should weigh immediate availability and larger floor area against modern energy standards and coastal positioning.
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