Apartment for sale in Manilva, Málaga

Some apartments ask you to imagine what they could become. This one has already been finished. Fully renovated throughout, it is ready to move into, let out or simply lock up and leave until the next visit, with nothing left on the to-do list.

The renovation has been done with care rather than haste. The rooms are bright and calm, and the finishes are clean and contemporary. From the windows the outlook is green rather than built-up, which is less common than you might think this close to the coast.

It also comes with a full holiday rental licence already in place. New licences have become increasingly difficult to obtain along this stretch of coast, so that matters. Buyers who want the apartment to earn its keep while they are away can start straight away, without applications or waiting.

Pueblo Mexicano is one of La Duquesa’s more characterful communities and feels more like a village than a development. It is established, with a mix of permanent residents and seasonal owners who have been coming back for years. At its centre is the communal pool.

The beauty of Pueblo Mexicano is that everything you need is within walking distance. The beach is a short stroll away. Duquesa’s marina is close by, with its restaurants, bars and Sunday market along the waterfront, and the views out towards Gibraltar. In the other direction is Sabinillas, a proper working Spanish town. It has a long promenade, a busy weekly market, tapas bars, supermarkets, pharmacies and the everyday conveniences that make a place work all year round, not just in August. Between the two you have the polish of the port and the authenticity of the town, and you don’t need a car for either.

A renovated home, a rental licence in hand, green views and the beach on foot.