Why settle for just one beach when you can have them all? From large sandy beaches to small rocky coves, from urban beaches with all kinds of services to wild corners, authentic natural sanctuaries. The town of Manilva, 15 kilometers west of Estepona, brings together in its eight kilometers of coastline one of the richest landscapes on the coast.
Halfway between the provinces of Malaga and Cádiz, Manilva combines the best of the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, which manifests itself in its varied ecosystems. Whatever your expectations – whether you travel alone or with family, to disconnect or to play sports – Manilva is sure to have the beach that best suits your needs.
For those who want to enjoy the sea without giving up the comfort of an urban beach, there is, for example, the popular beach of Sabinillas, the seaside resort of Manilva. Located in the city center, it has all kinds of facilities and services, including many restaurants and beach bars. This beach can boast a width of up to 80 meters, which makes it perfect to go with the family while maintaining the necessary safety distance that these times impose.
Another urban beach full of life, restaurants and shops is Las Gaviotas beach. It has two interesting attractions: the Puerto de la Duquesa, a beautiful marina where you can stroll watching elegant boats and enjoy a wide gastronomic offer that combines Arabic, Oriental or Italian cuisine with the most traditional, and the Castillo de la Duquesa, a fortress built in the 18th century and completely restored in 1998. Today, the castle is home to the Museo Arqueológico Municipal (Municipal Archaeological Museum) and its surroundings, which have been declared a Property of Cultural Interest, also offer an interesting selection of irresistible restaurants for fish lovers.
A little further from the city center, but also with large stretches of sand, we find the beaches of El Negro and Los Toros, both protected as ecological reserves due to their great environmental value.
Negro beach, long and straight, is characterized by its gentle hills perpendicular to the sea. A very quiet area frequented by tuna fishermen. Next to it, the Bulls beach also stands out for its tranquility, wide extension and moderate waves, an ideal place for long walks along the shore.
As we said, in Manilva the landscape changes with every step, that’s what happens when you reach Las Arenas beach, also known as Playa Paraíso. As this beach is located at the foot of a cliff. The color of its sand is dark and its composition is mainly gravel. This beach is backed by two groups of rocks, where there is a small cove called Cala de La Sardina.
But when it comes to coves, there is one that stands out, especially among diving enthusiasts. We are talking about the small coves that make up Punta Chulllera, the westernmost beach in Malaga. With its unique rock-strewn profile, it is one of the last unspoilt beaches on the Costa del Sol. A natural paradise with crystal clear waters that are home to a great diversity of marine species, among which octopus and grouper abound. A wild beach that will delight nature lovers.
Large and small beaches, crowded or lonely, rocky or sandy, Manilva is one of the few places where you can visit all kinds of beaches without leaving the municipality. But, of course, keeping the same spirit of relaxation, respect for the natural environment and low overcrowding. And the best… only two hours by car from any inland provincial capital.
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