Coastal district built around Puerto de la Duquesa marina and the 18th-century Castillo de la Duquesa
Low-rise white Andalusian architecture flanks the port; terraced communities climb the gentle hills behind
Lively international mix, notably British, Scandinavian and Irish residents
Pedestrian promenade links beaches; 2023 fiber-optic rollout improved connectivity
Marina-front apartments with private terraces and moorings in complexes like Marina de la Duquesa
Gated hillside resorts such as Duquesa Village and Duquesa Suites offer pools and sea views
Townhouses line Calle Alcotan and Camino del Penoncillo; small enclaves of detached villas on Camino de los Olivos
Styles range from traditional white facades with terracotta roofs to newer contemporary blocks
La Duquesa
Manilva, Spain
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Browse properties in La DuquesaBeaches: Playa de la Duquesa (Blue Flag), Playa del Castillo beside the fortress
Dining: Il Capitano (Italian), La Traviata (Spanish-Mediterranean), Dolphin Cafe Bar (pub food)
Shopping: Supermercado Mercadona in Sabinillas 5 min, weekly Sunday street market on Paseo Maritimo
Healthcare: Centro de Salud Sabinillas 2 km, private Clinica Cenyt satellite near the port
Transport: M-120 and M-220 buses every 30-60 min; taxi rank on Avenida del Puerto
Events: Summer music nights on the marina square, medieval fair at the castle in early June
Beaches, marina, shops and restaurants all walkable
Elevated zones provide open sea and Gibraltar views
Strong English-speaking service network (lawyers, clinics, sports clubs)
Pleasant microclimate sheltered by Sierra Bermeja foothills
Tourist season supports lucrative short-term rentals
La Duquesa Golf course closed since 2020, future uncertain
Seasonal crowding around the port July–August; quiet winters
Limited on-street parking near beachfront urbanisations
N-340 traffic noise audible in some frontline buildings
Sailboat owners seeking berth and home within the same complex
Part-time investors targeting holiday lets with beach access
Retirees wanting a walk-everywhere setting and English-speaking community services
Buyers needing daily access to full A&E public hospital within the town
Families requiring multiple international schools less than 10 min away
Golf-centric purchasers who insist on an operational course at their doorstep
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€220,000 - €398,000
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€285,000 - €549,000
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€310,000 - €900,000
Prices represent the 70% median range, are validated against offers also listed on Idealista (deduplicated), and eliminate outliers - the cheapest and most expensive 15% of properties in each category. The median is calculated for the 70% range, and the Average Median is calculated against the median values.
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