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Manilva Beaches
CHULLERA BEACH
Location: On the road N-340,
to the height of the KM 138. Very near the province of Cadiz.
It is advised to leave the car in the Punta Chullera estate,
and cross over the elevated bridge, as there is no beachside
parking and access is complicated.
Services: Showers, bins, chiringuitos with hammocks and parasols, toilets.
Description: The beach is surrounded by numerous
coves formed by cliffs and rocks; it is nestled in a special
landscape of rich ecological wealth. Its waters are exceptionally
clean, for this reason underwater fishing is popular, fish
including the octopus are caught to be put on a local menu.
The beach has been categorized as “ecological and Nudist”
due to its location. It is perfect for the beach goer that
seeks to get away from all the hustle and bustle of urbanised
beaches. The difficult access has allowed this to develop
into a private paradise, which offers great protection from
the summer breezes. On its western point a watch out tower
still stands, called “Nazari. For those who are on the
march, in the direction of Estepona you will reach the Las
Arenas Beach.
LAS ARENAS / EL GOVERNADOR / PARAISO BEACH

Location: On the N- 340 take the exit toward the
La Duquesa Estate. Easy access on foot.
Services: Showers, hammocks and parasols,
newsstands, bins.
Description: A straight beach of a kilometre
in length, with dark sands and moderate swell. It is surrounded
by two spikes which form a little cove called Cala de la Sardina.
EL NEGRO BEACH
Location: Autovia N- 340.
Puerto Deportivo La Duquesa. Parking.
Services: Showers, hammocks and parasols,
newsstands, water bikes.
Description: A relatively steep beach that reclines to the
sea.. It extends from Cala de la Sardina to the stream of
Alcorrin. Until recently the old practice of sardine fishing
called Almadrabas was practiced here.
LOS TOROS
Location: On the N- 340
take the exit toward the The Duchess Estate. Easy access on
foot and parking.
Services: Showers, hammocks and parasols,
newsstands, Bins.
Description: An open long beach of interesting
landscape, although it is becoming increasingly urbanised
with estates, buildings etc, it gets its name from the old
cattle route that was used from La Canada Real to the Estepona.
LA DUQUESA / EL CASTILLO BEACH
Location: Beside Puerto
Deportivo La Duquesa.
Services: Access for the disabled, showers,
Lifeguards, bins, parking garage, Volleyball nets and cleaning
services swell and playgrounds.
Description: Beach of some 40 meters width
for 930 in length, fine sand and moderate swell. It is ideal
for the little ones, since it has playgrounds and volleyball
nets. Another advantage is that it lies adjacent to Puerto
Deportivo La Duquesa. Your day can be rounded off with a visit
to this port, and all its facilities, including fishing, sailing,
etc. Another point of interest is that the sea is zoned into
sections and marked with dikes.
SABINILLA BEACH
Location: On the N 340 to the crossroads
between Manilva and Sabinillas. On the first roundabout take
a left to the promenade.
Services: Showers, bins and changing rooms.
Chiringuitos that have a hammock zone, water bike services,
and easy access to the highway. Beach security and daily cleaning
services are provided by the help of the Red Cross.
Description: A beach of a kilometre and a
half in length, its sands are fine and grey in colour due
to its volcanic origin. The waters are impeccable, not only
very clean but free from algae and stones. For the fishing
enthusiasts there is a specialized zone for its practice.
The Chiringuitos offer a reasonable menu, 12 Euro for a plate
of fresh fried fish and a beverage of your choice. The beach
is flanked by a promenade of San Luis Sabinillas, where the
passers-by can ride a bicycle or to skate before a dive, it
also is very near the city centre and therefore counts on
services, like supermarkets or stores, to fill the beach.
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