Manilva, a prominent residential and tourist resort west of Estepona, includes beaches, golf, the La Duquesa marina, and excellent property value, it's a tourist and suburban region with its own personality, and is located about halfway between the seaside town of Estepona and the luxury residential resort of Sotogrande.

Driving through beautiful valleys and into the foothills of the huge Serrana de Ronda mountain system, which dominates most of southern Andalusia, is how you get to the latter. The journey from Manilva's coast to Casares' panoramic heights takes just over 20 minutes, passing by country'venta' eateries and gorgeous forested hills along the route. An area of vines stretches between Casares and the little hillside town of Sabinillas - the traditional Spanish settlement around which Manilva is concentrated – producing the region's renowned sweet wines.

Manilva provides a wide choice of possibilities for home purchasers and represents excellent value for money. Traditional buildings may be found in the hamlet, as well as huge villas with acreage in the surrounding countryside. Many recent buildings with apartments, as well as townhouses and flats of all kinds, are available in Sabinillas, making it a fantastic alternative if you don't want to drive. Between Sabinillas and Duquesa, seaside flats and townhouses are available, with both modern and traditional alternatives. Finally, up in the hills, there are a variety of new projects with affordable flats and townhouses created with international preferences in mind.

 

Expats working in Gibraltar like the region because it is convenient and gives greater value for money. It is, however, only 30 minutes from Marbella's brilliant lights and within easy reach of Estepona and Sotogrande. Manilva is becoming increasingly famous as a tourist destination, and while it lacks the flash and glamour of neighbouring cities, it preserves its true Spanish flavor.