Manilva was once under Roman rule but the current town dates back to the sixteenth century when King Charles ordered a watch tower to be built to guard against invaders. It is arguably one of the lesser known municipalities on the Costa del Sol, located on the western side of the Mediterranean coast stretching across 7.8km from Cadiz to the west and the large coastal town of Estepona to the east including Puerto de al Duquesa.
Most residents live within a few square kilometres in a part of the village buzzing with commerce and activity, yet despite the village’s prime coastal location there is no sign of over development just a sense of community and a typical Spanish outlook on life. Although tourism is growing the village remains resolutely unchanged.
Unlike its neighbour Estepona, Casares coastline provides a more varied and dramatic coastline of craggy bays mixed with a wide choice of pristine sandy beaches such as Playa de Chullera a great fishing spot or the Playa de las Arenas safe and sandy perfect for a quiet day by the sea. Apart from beaches La Duquesa golf course is a major attraction due its notable design and breathtaking views, which can be enjoyed all year round due the pleasant warm climate. Plus the prestigious golf courses and academy of Sotogrande are only 15 minutes drive to the west.
The old town is ideally located 2km inland amongst vineyards that produce Andalucía’s famous tipple, Mostatel and also raisins which can be seen drying on the hillsides during September. However, it is not the wine that puts this little town on the map there is an abundance of historical places of interest and archeological sites, such as the Castillo de la Duquesa built on the remains of a Roman settlement. There is also current archeological excavation on the site of a Roman Villa in Sabinillas, the Sulphur baths of Hedionda and Bronze Age relics have been found in between two streams in the area, plus the caves Cueva Repustre Gran Duque the site of prehistoric finds.
As with many Spanish towns a visit to the parish church is just as much about seeing a famous monument as much as a religious experience and it is no different here, Santa Ana Church which can be found on the Plaza de la Iglesia dates back to the 17th century.
Land supply around the village and surrounding areas is limited, meaning property is always in high demand. Great transport links, quality of life and standard of property makes it one of the most attractive propositions on the cost.  

Distance from Málaga airport: 90km