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Penthouses in Bahia De Las Rocas, Manilva

Manilva — Bahia De Las Rocas, Costa del Sol

Under constructionSea views
Price from €390,000€625,000
2–3
Bedrooms
82–104 m²
Built area
Q4 2027
Completion
A / A
Energy rating
6
Available properties
Bahia De Las Rocas offers a small penthouse release in Manilva with 2-3 bedrooms, solarium space, Q4 2027 delivery and beach access at 1.2 km.
  • Small Manilva penthouse release with 6 published units to compare carefully
  • 2-3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms across 82-104 m² for compact coastal use
  • Beach distance of 1.2 km points to a car-assisted coastal routine
  • Solarium, lift, gym and storage add practical ownership value
  • Q4 2027 delivery gives time for legal checks, payments and furnishing
  • Quore Clinic and local health services give useful district reference points

Available properties

6 properties available

Estimated total investment
€434,850€696,875
Includes estimated 11.5% purchase costs (VAT, AJD, notary, registry, legal fees).

Property essentials

Amenities

Gated community
Gym
Lift
Solarium
Storage room
Pool
Communal pool
Sea views

Location scores

20

Walk Score

Car dependent

87

Climate comfort

Very comfortable

55

Flight connectivity

Fair

Price vs. area average

This development
€5,157/m²
Area average
€4,542/m²
13.5% above area average.

Location

Beach & waterfront

Nearest beach
Beach
1.2km · 12 min

Nearby services

Doctor
Quore Clinic
3.6km
Bus stop
Tubalitas - La Paloma
954m
Restaurant
3
2 km

Airports & connections

Málaga (AGP)
78.3 km
Granada (GRX)
163.3 km
Map — Penthouses in Bahia De Las Rocas, Manilva
Manilva, Costa del Sol · Málaga · 29691

Climate & environment

Climate

19°C
Avg. temperature
336
Sunny days / year
87/100
Climate comfort

Average monthly temperatures (°C)

13.9°J
14.7°F
14.8°M
17.1°A
19.3°M
22.2°J
25.2°J
26.4°A
23.3°S
19.7°O
17.1°N
13.7°D

Sea and swimming season

15.423.4°C
Annual sea temperature
Jun–Oct
Swimming season (5 months)
57%
Calm sea days (summer)

Monthly sea temperature (°C)

15.1°J
15.0°F
15.4°M
16.8°A
17.9°M
20.1°J
21.3°J
23.4°A
22.6°S
20.1°O
17.7°N
16.1°D

Open-Meteo · averages 2023-2026 (3 years)

Air quality

6.5
PM2.5 annual average · µg/m³
Above WHO ideal, within EU limit
PM2.5
6.5
PM10
12.1
O₃
75.8
NO₂
4.1

Average: 2025-05-02 to 2026-05-01 · Open-Meteo CAMS reanalysis · open-meteo-cams

Solar potential

1,579.2
Annual production
kWh/kWp/year
2,065.91
Global irradiation
kWh/m²
~7,896
Typical 5 kWp residential
kWh/year
~€1,421
Estimated electricity savings
/year

Source: European Commission PVGIS-SARAH3 (2005-2023)

Investment & lifestyle

Property tax (IBI)

  • IBI rate0.660% / annual
  • From €390,000 estimated~€1,416/yr
  • Garbage tax120/yr

Source: Ayuntamiento de Manilva, Ordenanza Fiscal 2025 (2025)

Rental yield estimate

Short-term let (Airbnb-style)

4.89%

Gross yield

~€19,053/yr · €90/night × 58% occ.

Long-term rental

3.38%

Gross yield

1,100/month× 12

Indicative figures, gross of expenses (community fees, IBI, management, taxes typically reduce by 30–40%). Always consult a licensed financial advisor before investing.

Source: market estimates from idealista, Airbnb data and INE hotel occupancy

About Manilva

Population: 18,000

Ubicación única en Costa del Sol occidental junto a viñedos, lejos de sobreconstrucción.

More about Manilva

Specifications

Primary typeApartment
Bedrooms2–3
Built area82–104 m²
Usable area75–95 m²
Terrace30–109 m²
Year built2026
Estimated deliveryQ4 2027
Energy ratingA / A
Available properties6
TownManilva
ProvinceMálaga
Postal code29691

Energy performance

A
B
C
D
E
F
G

A / A

Top energy class: very low consumption.

About Penthouses in Bahia De Las Rocas, Manilva

The strongest first read at Bahia De Las Rocas is scarcity of format rather than a broad Manilva promise. The published release is limited to 6 penthouse units, with 2-3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 82-104 m². That makes each floor plan unusually important: a buyer is not choosing from a wide resort inventory, but from a compact set where orientation, usable terrace space, lift access and storage can change the value of the home more than the general town label.

The location also needs a practical reading. The beach is 1.2 km away, so Bahia De Las Rocas is close enough for regular coastal use but not a pure step-out-to-the-sand purchase. It suits buyers who are comfortable with a car-assisted rhythm for beach trips, larger errands and airport arrivals. Tubalitas - La Paloma at 954 m gives a local point of reference, while Quore Clinic at 3602 m and a health centre at 3791 m help frame the district beyond holiday imagery. The surrounding feel is therefore more measured than first-line beach living: repeat stays, planned outings and a clear sense of daily movement matter.

The listed specification gives this Manilva option a usable ownership story. Solarium space can make the penthouse format meaningful, especially for buyers who value private outdoor time, but it also raises questions about shade, wind, privacy and maintenance. The lift improves access, the gym may reduce reliance on external facilities, and storage matters for beach items, golf gear, suitcases or owner belongings between visits. An A/A energy rating is a positive signal, though real running costs will still depend on air-conditioning habits, occupancy pattern and community charges.

Delivery in Q4 2027 places the purchase in an off-plan decision window. That can help buyers who want time to organise funds, a non-resident mortgage, currency planning, furniture and snagging, but it is less convenient for someone who wants near-term occupation. The sensible comparison is not every apartment for sale in Manilva; it is other new-build or recent penthouse options with a similar price tier, beach distance, surface range and maintenance profile. Bahia De Las Rocas makes most sense when the buyer values a small release, outdoor space and a documented route to completion more than immediate handover.

Layout & design

The layout decision starts with the 82-104 m² range, because that spread can produce very different daily use. A 2-bedroom unit may feel efficient for a couple, remote-work periods or occasional guests, while a 3-bedroom version needs enough circulation and storage to avoid feeling stretched. With a penthouse, the outdoor areas are part of the decision rather than a decoration: the buyer should check whether the solarium connects naturally with the living space, whether shade can be created, and whether furniture placement leaves room for movement.

Two bathrooms support holiday stays and guest use, but the plan still has to answer ordinary questions. Where do suitcases, cleaning products, spare linen and beach equipment go? Is the lift route comfortable with luggage? Does the storage room sit in a useful part of the building? The gym and shared services can be attractive, yet they also belong in the community-fee discussion. A compact penthouse can be easier to manage than a larger villa, but only if the community rules, access, maintenance obligations and terrace upkeep are clear before reservation.

The Q4 2027 timing affects layout choices too. Buyers have time to request measured plans, check included finishes, confirm electrical points, plan furnishings and align completion with travel. That is useful for a second home, but the wait must match the buyer's own timeline. The best floor plan here will be the one where interior metres, solarium use, storage, orientation and running costs all support the same ownership routine.

Who is this for?

Bahia De Las Rocas fits buyers who want Manilva in a controlled, penthouse-led format rather than a large resort-style choice. It can suit a couple, small family or repeat-stay owner who values outdoor private space, lift access, efficient metres and a beach distance that remains close without making the home depend on first-line pricing or first-line crowds. The small number of published units makes early document review important, because the wrong orientation or terrace arrangement could change the entire case.

It is less suited to buyers who need key-ready use, a car-free daily routine or a wide selection of near-identical alternatives. A rental angle can be explored because the property sits below the premium threshold, but the case should start from owner use and then test licence route, community permission, cleaning, management, furnishing wear, tax treatment and empty weeks. The next useful step is to request the exact unit plan, specification, payment schedule, estimated community costs and terrace details, then compare those facts with other Manilva penthouse choices in the same practical band. Buyers should also note which belongings would stay between visits, because storage pressure is often clearer after mapping real luggage, beach gear and terrace furniture.

Written by Novado Editorial Team, New-build property research. Reviewed by Novado Content Review: Reviewed against published development data, local POI data and Novado content rules. Last verified: 2026-05-09.

Frequently asked questions

Is Bahia De Las Rocas a good fit for penthouse buyers in Manilva?
It can be, especially for buyers who want a smaller new-build release with solarium use and manageable interior space. The 6 published units mean the exact floor plan matters. Orientation, terrace usability, storage and lift access should be checked before treating the development as interchangeable with other Manilva apartments.
Does the 1.2 km beach distance work for regular coastal use?
The distance can work for buyers who expect planned beach visits rather than a door-to-sand routine. It is close enough to keep the coast part of normal use, but most owners will still want to test the route, parking and summer traffic before reserving.
What should I check in a Manilva penthouse layout?
Check the measured internal area, bedroom proportions, bathroom placement, storage, terrace connection and solarium privacy. In a penthouse, outside space can carry much of the appeal, so shade, wind exposure, furniture layout and maintenance access are as important as the headline m² figure.
How does Q4 2027 delivery affect the purchase decision?
Q4 2027 gives time for mortgage planning, legal review, furniture choices and snagging, but it also means the buyer is committing before immediate occupation. The payment schedule, bank guarantees, specification and handover conditions should be reviewed with a solicitor before reservation.
Could this penthouse support seasonal rental use?
Start from the local fit: beach access at 1.2 km, solarium space and a compact penthouse format may appeal to some guests. Then test the rental basics: tourist-licence route, community rules, cleaning logistics, management fees, furnishing durability, tax and demand outside peak weeks.
What extra costs should a UK buyer allow for in Spain?
A UK buyer should budget beyond the live price block for purchase tax or VAT, notary, registry, solicitor, possible mortgage costs, furniture, insurance, utilities and community fees. The exact mix depends on new-build status, financing and the final unit selected.
What would make Bahia De Las Rocas the wrong choice?
It may be wrong for buyers who need immediate use, guaranteed car-free beach access or a larger home with more internal storage. It may also fall away if the exact unit has poor orientation, weak terrace usability or community costs that do not match the intended use.