This detached villa sits on a 3,000 m² plot in the municipality of Manilva, at the southwestern edge of the province of Málaga on the border with Cádiz. Built in 1998 and in good condition, the property offers 295 m² of living space with four bedrooms and three bathrooms, a private pool and a private garage. The setting is urban with amenities within walking distance, while the coast at Sabinillas and La Duquesa lies roughly 2.5, 3 km away. The asking price is €850,000. Views extend over sea, mountains and surrounding countryside.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The property lies in an urban environment near the village of Manilva, at approximately 79 metres above sea level. Shops, a pharmacy and other daily amenities are within walking distance. The nearest beaches are 2.5, 3.6 km away, with a moderate slope of roughly 3% towards the coast. Gibraltar Airport is approximately 26 km away; Málaga Airport around 75 km.
The house accommodates four bedrooms and three bathrooms across 295 m², suited to family use or receiving guests. Climate control combines air conditioning with a fireplace. Outdoor space includes a covered terrace, private terrace, pool and a 3,000 m² plot. Practical features include fitted wardrobes, a storage room, WiFi and a private garage.
This is not a new-build project. The villa was completed in 1998 (indicative) and is recorded as finished and in good condition. No construction phase, phased delivery or developer guarantees apply. Buyers should budget for the normal due diligence and maintenance considerations that apply to a property of this age.
The property does not form part of a resort or gated community with shared facilities such as a communal pool, gym or concierge. No sea-front position: the coast lies roughly 2.5 km away. Public transport exists but is limited; a car is useful though not essential for all trips. No elevator, and the plot's terrain includes a moderate slope towards the beach.
This property fits buyers who want land and privacy without rural isolation. A household that values a large plot, a private pool and panoramic views, but also wants to walk to a supermarket, pharmacy and village life, will find that combination here. It suits families who need four bedrooms and three bathrooms, and who value proximity to schools, three primary schools and one secondary school exist in the municipality, over resort-style communal facilities. It also fits buyers who prioritise an existing, finished property: no construction risk, no developer dependency, and the ability to inspect the actual building rather than a plan. Part-year residents will appreciate the two-airport position, with Gibraltar approximately 26 km away and Málaga around 75 km, which widens flight options for international travel. The property is less suited to buyers seeking a frontline beach position, a gated resort with shared amenities, or a lock-up-and-leave apartment requiring minimal maintenance, a 3,000 m² plot and private pool carry year-round upkeep obligations. Golfers are well served, with Doña Julia 2.2 km away and Finca Cortesín 3.3 km away, so the location also works for those who plan regular play. Finally, buyers sensitive to seasonal variation should note that the coastal strip becomes busier in summer while remaining quiet for the rest of the year.
The villa was completed in 1998 and is recorded in good condition. The interior includes a fully fitted kitchen with tiled walls, four bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, and three bathrooms. Climate control is twofold: air conditioning for the warm months and a fireplace for cooler periods, which corresponds to the regional pattern of mild winters averaging 18.5°C annually but cool evenings between December and February. Photographs show a traditional Andalusian finish: tiled surfaces, a gazebo by the pool, and terraces oriented towards the sea and mountain views. Technical features include WiFi connectivity and a storage room. As a property of this age, buyers should expect construction standards of the late 1990s rather than current regulations. Practical implications worth verifying during due diligence include the energy performance of the building envelope, the age and condition of the air conditioning units, the electrical installation, insulation levels and the pool installation. The nearest EV charging point is recorded at 10 km, so electric vehicle owners would likely need to arrange home charging. The private garage provides covered parking on the plot. No energy certificate value is stated in the available data; obtaining and reviewing it forms part of standard purchase procedure in Spain. Overall, the finish level is consistent with a well-maintained family villa rather than a recently renovated or newly built home.
The asking price is €850,000, equating to roughly €2,880 per m² of built area. Within Manilva, comparable new-build projects start lower: Villas Mora Sun and Beach from €780,000 and Martagina Hills from €652,800. The price here reflects the plot size, 3,000 m² of private land, and the completed, immediately habitable status, which distinguishes it from off-plan alternatives requiring staged payments and waiting periods. As a resale property, purchase costs and timelines follow resale rather than new-build conventions.
Daily life at this property revolves around the combination of a substantial private plot and the proximity of Manilva village. The supermarket is 315 metres away and the pharmacy 159 metres, which places routine shopping and pharmaceutical needs within a short walk. This is unusual for a property with 3,000 m² of land and shapes the daily rhythm: errands can be done on foot, while the house itself retains space, privacy and open views over sea, mountains and countryside. The villa's south-east orientation means the covered and private terraces receive morning and midday sun, with the pool area functioning as the natural centre of outdoor living during the warmer months. The Chullera and Sabinillas coastline, roughly 2.5, 3 km away, is close enough for a spontaneous beach trip yet far enough that the property sits outside the busiest tourist band. Manilva itself remains a working Andalusian municipality of around 18,000 inhabitants, known historically for its vineyards, with three primary schools, one secondary school and a health centre. The sports centre Complejo Deportivo Las Viñas is under a kilometre away. Out of season, the area quiets down noticeably compared with the summer months, when coastal traffic and beach occupancy increase. A car is useful for reaching Marbella, Estepona or the hospitals, but for day-to-day needs the location is largely self-sufficient. The practical effect is a residence where rural-style space and village-scale convenience coexist without one excluding the other.
The immediate surroundings are urban with amenities at walking distance: a supermarket at 315 m, a pharmacy at 159 m, and within a 2 km radius two restaurants, one school, a second pharmacy, a bank, a park and a café. Manilva has 36 public transport stops across 6 lines, giving limited but real mobility without a car; the hospital is 6.2 km away, making a vehicle practical for medical visits. The municipality's population of around 18,165 supports schools, a health centre and everyday services year-round, which distinguishes it from purely seasonal resort areas. The sports centre Complejo Deportivo Las Viñas lies 0.9 km from the property. Marinas at Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa (2.5 km) and Sotogrande (9.6 km) provide dining and leisure options. Larger cities, Marbella at 36 km, Algeciras at 32 km and Málaga at 83 km, are reachable by car along the A-7/N-340 corridor. The elevation of 79 m with a 3% slope towards the sea means walking to the beach is feasible but involves a gentle incline on the return. Outside the summer months the area is quiet, with 34 local festive days per year marking the municipal calendar.
The map shows the property's position above the Manilva village centre, between the coastal strip of Sabinillas, La Duquesa and the vineyard-covered hills inland. Reference points include the beaches at 2.5, 3.6 km, Doña Julia golf at 2.2 km, and the road corridor connecting Estepona, Marbella and Sotogrande.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Manilva occupies the southwesternmost coastal edge of the province of Málaga, bordering Cádiz province, within the comarca of Costa del Sol Occidental. Marbella lies 36 km east, Estepona around 15 km, and Algeciras 32 km southwest. The municipality covers 35 km² and recorded 1,351 property transactions, indicating an active local market. Its position between the established resort belt of Marbella-Sotogrande and the quieter Cádiz coast gives it a dual character: the amenities of both are reachable, while Manilva itself retains a village-scale identity rooted in viticulture.
Beaches: Playa de Manilva at 2.5 km, La Duquesa at 3.1 km and Playa de Casares at 3.6 km straight-line distance. Airports: Gibraltar at approximately 26 km and Málaga-Costa del Sol at approximately 75 km, roughly one hour by road. Golf: Doña Julia at 2.2 km, Finca Cortesín Golf Club at 3.3 km and the Golf Academy Albayt Resort at 4.7 km. Healthcare: pharmacy at 159 m, health centre in the municipality, hospital at 6.2 km. Daily shopping: supermarket at 315 m. Marinas: Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa at 2.5 km and Puerto de Sotogrande at 9.6 km.
| Beach Distance | 2.6 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 26 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 75 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The location records approximately 3,845 sunshine hours per year and an average annual temperature of 18.5°C, figures consistent with the western Costa del Sol. The swimming season, when sea temperature reaches 20°C or above, spans roughly five months, typically May to October. At 79 metres above sea level, the property sits above the coastal plain, which contributes to the panoramic views over sea, mountains and countryside recorded in its features. The slope towards the beach is a moderate 3%, enough to notice on foot but not restrictive. The surrounding landscape combines vineyard-covered hills, Manilva retains a wine-growing tradition, with the coastal plain towards Sabinillas and the Sierra beyond. This elevation and inland-leaning position moderate summer heat slightly compared with frontline locations and support the fireplace-based winter heating recorded in the property's climate control features.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020, 2025 average)
The Manilva coastline holds two Blue Flag beaches, La Gaviotas and Sabinillas, within a short drive of the property. Playa de Manilva lies 2.5 km away, La Duquesa 3.1 km and Playa de Casares 3.6 km. The marina at Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa, 2.5 km distant, offers waterside dining and mooring facilities, while Sotogrande's marina and its associated polo and sailing scene lie 9.6 km away. Golf options are concentrated nearby: Doña Julia at 2.2 km, Finca Cortesín, host of professional tour events, at 3.3 km, and Estepona Golf at 5.8 km. The municipality records 34 sports facilities, with the Complejo Deportivo Las Viñas less than a kilometre from the property. Playa de la Chullera, a less developed stretch of coast, is 4.1 km away.
34 Facilities Available
Source: Blue Flag 2026, OpenStreetMap, CSD
Manilva occupies the southwesternmost coastal edge of the province of Málaga, bordering Cádiz province, within the comarca of Costa del Sol Occidental. Marbella lies 36 km east, Estepona around 15 km, and Algeciras 32 km southwest. The municipality covers 35 km² and recorded 1,351 property transactions, indicating an active local market. Its position between the established resort belt of Marbella-Sotogrande and the quieter Cádiz coast gives it a dual character: the amenities of both are reachable, while Manilva itself retains a village-scale identity rooted in viticulture.
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 comparable new-build supply prices in lower: Villas Mora Sun and Beach starts from €780,000 and Martagina Hills from €652,800, while Acqua Gardens in Estepona starts from €524,600. The premium commanded by this property relative to those projects is explained primarily by the land: a 3,000 m² private plot is rare in a municipality where new development concentrates on smaller villas and apartment formats. Buyers comparing options therefore face a structural trade-off. New-build projects offer current construction standards, developer guarantees, modern energy performance and staged payment terms, but typically on plots of a few hundred square metres within denser schemes. This villa offers space, privacy, established gardens and an immediately habitable building, at the cost of 1990s construction standards and the due diligence that resale purchases require. Locationally, Manilva sits at the value end of the Costa del Sol Occidental compared with Marbella 36 km east, while benefiting from proximity to Sotogrande 9.6 km west and Finca Cortesín 3.3 km away, infrastructure more commonly associated with higher-priced markets. Gibraltar Airport at 26 km gives the area a second flight option that Marbella and central Estepona lack at that distance. The municipal market recorded 1,351 transactions, indicating liquidity, and the presence of three primary schools, a secondary school and a health centre supports year-round residential use rather than seasonal-only demand. Buyers prioritising communal resort facilities or frontline positions would be better served by the coastal new-build alternatives; buyers prioritising land and walkable village proximity will find little direct competition at this price point in the immediate area.
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