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La Duquesa property investment: marina lifestyle, €3,000-€4,000/m², strong short-let demand. The premium pocket within Manilva municipality.
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La Duquesa is the most upmarket area within Manilva municipality, centred around Puerto de la Duquesa marina. It combines the affordability of the western Costa del Sol with a lifestyle proposition that drives premium short-let demand.
The marina has waterfront restaurants, bars, shops, and water sports facilities. Properties overlooking the marina or with sea views command higher rents and stronger occupancy rates than inland Manilva properties.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Avg price per m² | €3,000-€4,000 |
| Short-let gross yield | 5-7% |
| Long-let gross yield | 3-5% |
| Distance to Manilva centre | 3 km |
| Distance to Gibraltar Airport | 25 min |
The marina creates a self-contained holiday destination. Guests have restaurants, beaches, and water sports within walking distance. This reduces the reliance on a car, which is a significant factor for holiday rental attractiveness.
La Duquesa also benefits from the Castillo de la Duquesa, an 18th-century fortress that adds cultural interest for visitors.
Contact BlancaReal to discuss marina-area investment opportunities in La Duquesa.
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Questions answered
Yes. The marina creates strong short-let demand with yields of 5% to 7% gross. Properties with marina or sea views perform best.
La Duquesa is more upmarket and tourist-oriented. Sabinillas has a more local, residential feel. La Duquesa is better for short-let; Sabinillas is better for long-let.
A 328-berth marina with waterfront restaurants, shops, water sports, and boat charter facilities. It's the lifestyle anchor for the La Duquesa area.
Yes. La Duquesa Golf is an 18-hole course within the La Duquesa urbanisation, adding to the area's appeal for holiday visitors.
Average prices range from €3,000 to €4,000 per square metre, a slight premium over inland Manilva but still well below Estepona and Marbella.
La Duquesa is approximately 25 minutes from Gibraltar Airport and about 75 minutes from Málaga Airport.
Property Investment in La Duquesa
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