Manilva

Wednesday, 10 February 2010 14:30 Last Updated on Friday, 14 May 2010 07:03 Written by Administrator

The local area

Having lived in a few other areas, Fuengirola area, Marbella, we finally settled in the Manilva area, If you a 'Puerto Banus Party Animal' this is not the place for you, the beauty of this area is that you get the best of everything; it hasn't lost its traditional Spanish feel, yet close to the pretty, whitewashed Manilva village is the thriving commercial centre of Las Sabinillas with its extensive facilities. Beautiful sandy beaches, golf courses, the old fishing village of El Castillo or the bustling and cosmopolitan Duquesa Port.

Even though we have lived here for 7 years we are forever stumbling upon another great restaurant or little beach or some gem.  The promenade along Sabinillas is great for an early morning walk, then when you feel justified take a break in one of the cafes along the prom.  I love to go to the market on Friday morning, which is held on the estepona side of the prom, and then have my breakfast.  There are alot of little typical  cafes in the side streets or sliglhtly away from the beach, these will be full of spanish workers taking their morning break. 

Manilva village is very quite and it has taken me awhile to find my way around it, even though it is very small, but there are so many little streets off streets,  there is a great sports centre and a little place where they teach dancing and Pilates, it is all very casual, you can just drop in, no need for big commitment of monthly or yearly fees, and very cheap, 5 euro for Pilates class! 
I must go for my morning walk and coffee!