Apartments in Manilva

Manilva has two clearly differentiated areas when it comes to looking for an apartment, and it is worth knowing what each one offers before deciding. On the one hand there is the town centre, which retains that atmosphere of a white Andalusian village, with tapas bars, long-established shops and a quiet pace. Here the accommodations tend to be cheaper and are better connected to the rest of the region, although you will have to take the car to go to the beach, which is about five or six kilometres away. On the other hand, the Duquesa area, around the marina and its beaches, concentrates most of the apartments with sea views, communal pools and tourist services. It is the most comfortable option if what you are looking for is to have the beach on foot and a wider range of restaurants and leisure, but the price goes up, especially on the front line.

The difference between both areas is not only one of price, but also of atmosphere. In Duquesa you will find modern developments, many with gardens and direct access to the promenade, ideal if you are travelling as a family or as a couple and want to disconnect without depending on the car. In the town, on the other hand, you will live a more authentic experience, with a market on Sundays and a more local atmosphere, but you will have to plan your trips to the beach or to the golf courses. If you are interested in golf, the Casares area and the surroundings of Finca Cortesín are just a few minutes away, and many apartments in Duquesa are designed precisely for that. As for prices, high season (July and August) sends rates soaring, so if you can travel in May, June or September, you will find better deals and fewer crowds. The winter months are the cheapest, but some services and restaurants close, so consider whether it is worth it for you.

To get there, the most practical thing is to fly to Málaga and rent a car at the airport; the AP-7 motorway gets you to Manilva in about forty minutes. Public transport exists, but it is scarce and will not allow you to move around freely, so a car is almost essential to get to know neighbouring towns such as Estepona or Casares. Before booking, check carefully what the apartment includes: parking space, air conditioning, wifi and whether sheets and towels are included or involve an extra charge. Also check whether the building has a lift, because many developments in the area are three or four storeys with no lift, and whether the pool is open on the dates you are travelling, since some close outside the season. With the 490 available accommodations, from apartments to villas, there are options for every budget, with an average price of 153 euros per night and the lowest at around 90, so it is worth comparing between the town and the coast.