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What a
wonderful
little white
village in
Andalucia.
Set back from
the coast by
about 3km,
high on the
hill, this
sleepy little
village has
almost been
untouched by
tourism. There
are few bars
and
restaurants,
no discos, no
nightclubs and
a sprinkling
of
accommodation
options. There
are however,
wonderful
Spanish
properties to
be bought
within the
town.
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The main hub
of the village
is embraced by
a magnificent
vineyard of
Moscatel
Grapes. Most
of the
district is
influenced by
the coast as
is reflected
in the first
class fish
restaurants
available.
The first
traces of
human
habitation
here are
Neolithic but
many others
have left
their mark.
More than 20
sites of
interest have
been found in
the area.
Manilva's
centre was
founded at the
request of
Malaga, Ronda
and Gibraltar
in 1528 in
order to
improve
security in
the area.
Charles V
ordered the
Duke of Arcos
to build a
settlement for
50-60 people. |
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From Manilva
you can look
over the hill
towards the
sea and obtain
panoramic
views of the
Costa del Sol.
The nearest
town is
Puerto de la
Duquesa,
sat alongside
the
Mediterranean. Estepona
is just 13km
away and
Malaga
is 97km away.
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Video of Manilva
and Moscatel Grapes
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Wander down
one of the
narrow side
streets and
find the 17th
century
church. Close
by is a quiet
square to sit
and rest.
Very close to
the village of
Manilva lie
some excellent
Roman ruins.
At the foot of
the village
are two pieces
of aqueduct in
very good
state, one of
which can
actually be
walked over.
There is also
a Roman bath
that is still
used to this
day. Spanish
people travel
from miles
around to
bathe in the
white, Sulphur
waters. The
baths are
undeveloped
and untouched
by tourism for
they are not
publicised and
difficult to
find. From the
N340 in
Sabinillas,
follow the
road to the
Roman Oasis
Restaurant,
see the
aqueduct on
your right.
After this
follow the
dirt track for
1km into the
woods. The
baths are on
your right. |
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