Our favourite restaurants

We want to share with you some of our favourite dining places in Manilva area. They are sorted by location and popularity. If you already visited them please share your feedback with us by leaving comment below this post.

SABINILLAS

There are a lot of restaurants along the promenade of Sabinillas that are suitable for small children as you can sit in a restaurant and they can play on the beach (within sight) or near playgrounds.


 LA CASITA

Fernando Pessoa  

Argentinean restaurant

+34 952-892-173   

www.lacasitasabinillas.com

CRUZ BLANCA

Plaza Ginebra

Tapas / Spanish bar

+34 952-892-672

www.facebook.com/cerveceria.cruzblanc

FRANKIE'S  

Paseo Maritimo  

American style burgers and more!

+34 655 462 209

https://www.facebook.com/Frankies-Sabinillas-449545111776012/

MIEL

Paseo Maritimo  

Cafeteria & Creperia

+34 952-936-254  

www.cafeteriamiel.com

PUERTO DE LA DUQUESA

One of Costa del Sol's nicest marinas. It’s a beautiful place to take walk along the promenade looking at the boats, have a drink or two in one of the bars and cafés or enjoy a dinner at night.

MACUES

Duquesa Port 

Mediterranean restaurant 

+34 952-890-395

www.facebook.com/Restaurante-Macues

CHILI

Duquesa Port  

Indian restaurant 

+34 952-636-405

www.chiliduquesa.com

IL CAPITANO

Plaza de la Fuente 15 

Italian restaurant

+34 952-890-520

  

www.ilcapitanoristorante.com

VICTOR GRILL

Plaza de la Fuente  

Argentinean cuisine

+34 951-273-623

www.facebook.com/pages/Victor-Grill

OCEAN CAFE

59 Edificio Boqueron, 

Best place for breakfast

https://www.facebook.com/BarAndCafeGroup/ 

OUR FAVOURITE BARS

-  Chapter Two

-  The Quays Bar

-  Mirror Mirror

MANILVA RESTAURANTS

Manilva Town is an attractive white village surrounded by countryside and contains many vineyards that grow in the slopes around the village.

DELFINES

Calle Alboran 2 / El Castillo

Mediterranean restaurant

+34 952-890-231 

https://www.facebook.com/Restaurante-Delfines

MINI INDIA

Centro Comercial Los Hidalgos

Indian restaurant

+34 951-276-638 / 663-383-054

www.miniindiaduquesa.es

MESON DEL CASTILLO

Plaza Miramar 12  

Andalusian cuisine

+34 952-890-766   

www.mesondelcastillo.com

MARLOWS FISH & CHIP

Centro Comercial Los Hidalgos

Fast food, British

+34 951-276 -728

www.facebook.com/marlowsduquesa 

CASARES RESTAURANTS

Casares is a magical beautiful white village with whitewashed, sugar-cube houses climbing the steep mountain hill. It is located only 10 kilometres inland from Manilva.

ARROYO HONDO

Urb. Montes de Casares  

Spanish restaurant

+34 952-895-152  

www.facebook.com/Arroyo-Hondo-Restaurant

THE FORGE 

Carreterra de Casares 

Andalusian cuisine

+34 952-895-120

www.forgesrestaurant.com

VENTA GARCIA

Ctra. MA 546

Spanish restaurant

+34 952-894-191 

www.facebook.com/pages/Venta-Garcia-Casares

SARMIENTO

Finca la Espileta Crta.De Casares Km 12'5
Spanish restaurant with stunning views

+34 952 895 035

https://www.facebook.com/restaurantesarmiento/

LA CHOZA

A-7 Km 146 Casares

Spanish restaurant

+34 952-890-925   

www.ventalachoza.com

TORREGUADIARO RESTAURANTS

Torreguadiaro sits on un-spoilt Mediterranean beaches. Here you can find a number of Chiringuitos (beach bars), which offer food, drink, parasols and fresh seafood. And village has about 14 restaurants and bars with food to suit all tastes.

EL TRASMALLO

Avda. Mar del Sur   
Mediterranean restaurant

+34 956-610-259  
eltrasmallodeagustino.com

PURA TAPA

Avd Mar del Sur 

Spanish restaurant

+34 956-615-366

www.puratapa.es

LA VERANDAH

Urb. Playa Guadiaro  

Mediterranean restaurant

956-610-508

www.facebook.com/La-Verandah

And our favourite chiringuitos you can find HERE

Boat trips on Costa del Sol

Costa del Sol with glorious sunshine, 190 miles of beautiful coast and an amazing array of resorts and rental properties is still a firm favourite with travellers from around the world.

One of the most popular activities on Costa del Sol is a boat trip along the coast. There's nothing quite like heading out on the water, feeling the waves, and admiring the beautiful coast. A boat trip adds a different dimension to the holiday and will keep everyone fully entertained for a good few hours.
When you try to book a boat ride anywhere along the Costa del Sol you will be awash with offers. There is a wide range of types of boats available for charter, suitable for every need and price range.

1. Fishing boats

The fisherman looking to reel in the catch of the day will be impressed by fully equipped fishing boats. 

2. Watersports

Families and thrill-seekers will love exhilarating high-performance speedboats, ready to take on 360º turns, as well as pull tubes, water skiers, and wake boarders.

3. Sailing boats

The sailing enthusiast will be wowed by a day out on a sailboat or sailing yacht, the gusting wind ensuring that everyone has a great time. 

4. Catamarans

Perhaps a catamaran will be exactly what you're looking for. Great for a day of relaxing and hops off for dips in the sea. The big catamarans are also popular for events and parties. And you might even spot some dolphins during the ride!

5. Luxury yachts

Finally, luxury yachts are also available. These impressive ships, housing a kitchen, dinning room, multiple cabins and bathrooms, and sometimes even a jacuzzi, are perfect for luxury getaways and weddings alike. With the possibility of catering available, there isn't really much you'll have to worry about.

Depending on the charter, different options can be included. Some will have drinks and snacks, while others can feature catering or a DJ. Some boat charters may also include a fuel allowance, but for some you will have to fill up the tank yourself.

All charter boats can be rented with or without crew members. If you chose to hire a charter with crew, they all have professional qualifications. Those who wish to hire a ship without crew must show a personal licence for the particular boat.  Whether you opt to rent with or without a crew, all boats are flagged and registered and you will be sure to have a wonderful experience. 

Boats are available for charter for a set number of hours or even for over night and multi-day trips. There are quite a number of boat excursions that you can book while holidaying on Costa del Sol and depart from all of the major ports including Fuengirola, Benalmadena and Marbella. There are also a number of trips that commence in the Gibraltar and Tarifa areas of the coast.

If what you are looking for is a celebrity-style break, packed with luxury, designer shops and out of this world nightlife than your place is Marbella. The night life in Puerto Banus is also as well known, and being the most important marina in the area, holds some of the most luxurious yachts in the world. 

But if what you are into is sandy, secluded beaches and understated luxury, then your spot is the super classy Sotogrande, where peace and quiet live together, with great sailing, polo games and lots of golf! Sotogrande is internationally renowned as Europe’s largest and most prestigious estate, offering over 20 kilometers of coastline with stunning views of Gibraltar and North Africa.

Once you've decided where you want to go and on which kind of tour, check out all the prices you can find online (it might be worth looking on TripAdvisor for reviews first) and then compare them to any you've been offered by tour guides or reps. Armed with the price knowledge you should be able to haggle a good price, particularly if there's a group of you. Before booking also check the basics, such as if transfers and refreshments are included, what happens if the trip is called off due to bad weather, and if the trip is covered by your holiday insurance.

Things to take with you and safety tips:

• Wear a hat – You don’t want to get sunstroke do you?
• Don’t drink too much alcohol – Say no more!
• Take plenty of sun cream – This ain’t blighty! The sun will be hot!
• Don’t fool about – Accidents can and will happen
• Take a sick bag – Mainly for the kids
• Drink plenty of water – Keep yourself and the children hydrated
• Take your swimwear – You may stop for a dip!
• Watch the children at all times – Better safe than sorry!
• Don’t forget your camera – You want to catch all those great moments right?

Although these tips may seem pretty obvious to most people, you would be amazed at just how many holidaymakers end up either sunburnt, dehydrated or intoxicated. Use your head and you will enjoy the boat trip for all the right reasons.

Sources:
www.spainholiday.com
www.boatbookings.com
www.moneysavingexpert.com

Celebrity hunting on the Costa del Sol

Andalusia has attracted over the last decades artists, royals and dignitaries from around the world. You’ll find frequent sightings of the rich and famous who were born here, live here or holiday here throughout the year.

From the early days when Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant could be spotted chatting over breakfast in Marbella to the current batch of publicity-hungry reality TV celebs routinely spotted falling out of clubs, the trend shows no sign of abating.

Piers Morgan tours Marbella aboard a luxury boat

If you’re in the right place at the right time, there is a very good chance you will bump into a very familiar face J

1.   CELEBRITIES THAT WILL BE on costa del sol THIS SUMMer

• Tom Jones will perform at Starlite Festival Marbella on 1^st of August.
• Paris Hilton, has booked dinner at the Babilonia Restaurant on the 4th of August.
• Craig David will join a party on 5th of August in one of Puerto Banus nightclubs - Aqwa Mist
• Antonio Banderas is one of the hosts of the Starlite Gala, the most philantrophic gala of Spain on 6th of August.
• Bob Sinclar, will be playing at the night club Olivia Valere on August 7th.
• Stefan Kendal Gord, the crazy fun RedFoo will be shuffling around the Cavalli Club in August.
•  The Corrs has chosen Starlite as the venue to give one of the concerts of their international tour on August 16^th.
• Simply Red will be performing at the Sohail Castle in Fuengirols on 18th of August
•  Kylie Jenner Kardashian boyfriend TYGA, Micheal Ray Stevenson will be staying at the Sisu Boutique Hotel and performing at Cavalli on August 18th.  
• Ricky Martin is on tour and will be performing at Auditorio Municipal Cortijo de Torres in Malaga on 8th of September 

2. CELEBRITIES who have a house in costa del sol

• Antonio Banderas, who of course everyone loves and knows of, the Spanish actor best known for playing "El Zorro". He was born in Marbella and he visits several times every year. After divorce from actress Melanie Griffith he bought an apartment in Malaga. Antonio is truly connected with Andalucia. You will see him at places like La Cabana and Olivia Valere in Marbella. And he is a prominent citizen for the entire Easter week (Semana Santa) and several times during the summer period for Starlite.

• Melanie Griffith is another well known actress who visits Marbella on a yearly basis. She was married to Banderas, but separated in 2014 after 18 years of marriage. Their daughter, Stella del Carmen, was born in Marbella in 1996. Melanie returns for events and still supports ex-husband's foundations based in Marbella.

• Sean Connery, the Scottish James Bond star, was long term resident of Marbella. Rumour has it that the reason he sold his villa is because he didn't want his neighbours watching him in his underpants! There were also accusations of fraud and property issues that will likely remain a mystery. But what we do know is that he still comes to visit and you'll most likely find him on his favourite Golf courses.

• Simon Cowell, best known as reality television judge, film and record producer has a beautiful big home in Sierra Blanca. He's been known to bring his X-factor candidates just like he did with One Direction and other now-famous artists. 

• Dani Garcia, the Michelin Star Chef, was born in Marbella and opened his first restaurant in 1998 in Ronda. There he achieved his Michelin Star enabling him to then open Calima (2005) earning him his second Michelin Star in 2011. He is the proud owner of Dani Garcia Catering and the BIBO burger created alongside McDonald's and the BIBO restaurant in the Puente Romano Hotel.

• Rod Stewart is said to have a palatial pad at La Zagaleta, a far cry from his early career, when he was kicked out of Spain for vagrancy.

• Spanish singer Julio Iglesias has long owned a property in Ojen. Straddling three town boundaries, the palace has spectacular views. The 68-year-old singer settled down there along with his wife, Dutch model Miranda Rijnsburger.

• King of Saudi Arabia – Salman Bin Abdelaziz – is one of the richest men in the world, his family owns a huge palace in Marbella. The Saudi royal family’s connection with Marbella dates back more than 40 years, when Prince Fahd, decided to vacation there, later building a number of luxury properties.

• Famous singer Prince Rogers Nelson, bought Villa in El Paraiso in the 90’ (that is on the market today) and painted purple and put his symbol on the facade. He sadly passed away in April 2016 and is best known for his Academy Award in the film Purple Rain.

                 

     3. CELEBRITIES THAT HAVE RECENTLY VISITED andalucia

• Eva Longoria, best known as actress from Desperate Housewives, is also a philanthropist and represents a foundation in Marbella called the Global Gift Gala. Each summer an event is held that includes a long list of A-list celebrities, from Top Model Alessandra Ambroosio to Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo. 

• Huge Grant and girlfriend Anna Eberstein along with two young children were seen in the old town of Marbella, Serafina Restaurant as well as enjoying the beach sunshine near to the Puente Romano Hotel where they stayed at the beginning of June.

• Mel Gibson came to discover the villages and traditional Spain in Ronda during the month of June.

• Seal was here to perform again on the 17th of July after such a beautiful set up last year and of course engaged and got very much involved with his fans.

• World number 1 tennis player Novak Djokovic came to see the Seal concert in Marbella in July this year.

• Starlite Festival Marbella attracts many big names, not only to perform but to support their friends and enjoy the show themselves. Santana, Ricky Martin, Jamiroquai, Lenny Kravitz, Julio Iglesias to mention a few.

•  More recent visitors to Ronda have included US First Lady Michelle Obama, Bristish Prime Minister David Cameron and UK celebrity Jamie Oliver, who based an entire episode of his series Jamie Does Andalucia on the area.

• Princes William and Harry are known to enjoy playing polo tournaments in Sotogrande, while the likes of Mariah Carey, Antonio Banderas and the Duchess of York are regular visitors.

Source:

http://www.theolivepress.es/

http://www.marbellafamilyfun.com/

http://www.marbella.villas/

http://www.planetmarbella.com/

http://www.spanishpropertyinsight.com/