Manilva

Manilva Village, Inland Andalucia

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Tourists are also discovering this part of Andalucia and the proximity of Gibraltar airport makes Manilva an ideal tourist destination on the Costa del Sol. Manilva has two areas: the main village, a short distance inland, is an attractive traditional white village and Sabinillas, a thriving commercial centre on the coast.

As well as being famous as one of the Andalucia white villages, Manilva is also known for its agriculture. Not just cereals, fruit and vegetables, but also grapes and along with the Axarquía to the east of the Costa del Sol, Manilva makes some of the best wine in Malaga. Visiting the vineyards in September is a must-do for those on holiday in Spain in this area.

Exploring the surrounding countryside should also be on your list of things to do in Manilva. The entire area is ringed by the Sierra Bermeja mountain range, one of the most spectacular on the Costa del Sol, with breathtaking views and some excellent mountain excursions. Nearby villages (Andalucia white villages like Manilva) are also well worth the drive.

For those keen to stay closer to home, Manilva and Sabinillas have lots of do. Beaches at Sabinillas are good, the Puerto de la Duquesa has an attractive marina – not as elegant as Sotogrande but less ostentacious than Puerto Banus, and La Duquesa Golf offers a great round of golf. 

Things to See and Do in Manilva

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Bargains Galore: Manilva’s Sunday market is one of the largest on the Costa del Sol. A mixture of British car boot and Spanish rastro, expect to find all you ever wanted.
It’s a Catch: Take a deep-sea fishing trip and try your luck at catching the Mediterranean biggies – tuna, sea bass... Boats leave from Puerto de la Duquesa. (www.manilva-leisure.com)
Grape Picking: Manilva is famous on the Costa del Sol for its dessert grapes, which ripen at the end of the summer. You might not be allowed to pick them, but at least you can sample some of the sweetest grapes in Spain.
White Villages: Some of Andalucia’s most beautiful white villages are just a short drive away. Take the car up to the stunning village of Casares and then beyond.