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Welcome to the Viva Manilva Blog! If there’s something new and interesting to share about the area we’ll be blogging about it here. If there’s some news you’ll like us to feature then get in touch and we’ll be happy to include it.

Charity Networking Event in Aid of Guide Dogs

AS PART of a fundraising drive to raise 5,000€ for the ONCE Foundation for Guide Dogs (FOPG), Specsavers Ópticas Marbella is holding a charity networking event. In collaboration with Shaw Marketing Services, Specsavers Ópticas is inviting business people from the Spanish, Expat and international community to come to the Rose & Thistle in Duquesa from […]

Summer 2021 News Update

The summer is now coming to an end and what a very strange one it has been weather wise for the past few weeks in August, with high humidity and cloud cover and to top it off last week rain, well large drops of dust with a small amount of water added, that has covered […]

Cancelled Events July 2021

We was going to give you list of upcoming and present events in Manilva but as of today 23/07 there has been some cancellations due to the Covid figures increasing in the region, in fact across most of the coastal areas in Spain. The local council is trying to keep the rate of infections down […]

Manilva´s Homage to the Great Spanish Artists

Have you noticed the ceramic tiled street names whilst walking along the Paseo in Sabinillas or the road behind that runs parallel to the paseo, Calle Duquesa de Arcos? Most of these small streets more like alleyways that connect Calle Duquesa de Arcos to the Paseo Maritimo are named after some of Spain’s great Artists […]

Manilva & Casares now in Level 1

With selected regions in Andalucia now moving into level 1 and Malaga listed along with Almeria and Cadiz, these new relaxed rules apply to us in Manilva and Casares. We hope to hear very soon a complete return to normality, especially the removal of masks when outside. Here is a list of Level 1 Rules […]

Living in Spain Post Brexit

Since the UK has left the EU there has been some fallout and Brits in Spain are starting to realise the implications of becoming a 3rd country. Along with much scaremongering on social media and some local newspapers, here are some facts to help you. Residents If you live in Spain permanently you will need […]

Manilva News & Local Events March 2021

With last summers events being put on hold the local councils of Manilva and Casares have been inventive with the upcoming carnivals and Easter celebrabrations. Instead of people coming together in large groups Manilva has put together a Costume Contest that can be participated from home with some great prizes to be won. The voting […]

New Flights to Gibraltar from Birmingham & Southampton Start in May

Eastern Airways have just announced that it will be launching flights to Gibraltar from Birmingham Airport, after 4 years following the demise of Monarch, flights commence on May 28th Southampton flights begin 24th May, This will be the first scheduled passenger service to Gibraltar from Southampton Airport in Eastleigh, and will be operated on the […]

Controversial News & Price Increases for the Sports Facility in Sabinillas

At the beginning of 2021, the closure of the sports facilities in the Sabinillas was announced, this was due for necessary small repairs that needed to be carried out and to improve services for users, we were told by Manilva City Council. There was also a change of management after this closure to the company […]

New School Planned For Casares Costa

Great news for parents who live in the coastal area of Casares, the council release plans for the College of Casares Costa. The school center will be composed of several buildings surrounded by a large playground. A area of 5.000 square metres will host a childrens primary school module connected to the main building that […]