Taxi Málaga Airport → Manilva
Manilva is the last municipality of Málaga province before Cádiz, with the vineyards of the village inland, the beach town of Sabinillas and the marina of Puerto de la Duquesa. Around 72 minutes from Málaga Airport.
Prices by vehicle
| Vehicle | Total price (VAT included) |
|---|---|
| Sedan 1-4 passengers, 3 suitcases. | €129 |
| Estate 1-4 passengers, 5 suitcases or golf bags. | €155 |
| Minivan 5-8 passengers, 8 suitcases. | €194 |
One way, VAT included. Tolls are not included: we take the toll-free A-7 and, if you prefer the AP-7 motorway, the toll is paid separately. Return trips are exactly double.
Drop-off
Door to door to Sabinillas, Puerto de la Duquesa and the Duquesa golf urbanisations.
Arrivals hall of Terminal 3 at Málaga Airport. Your driver holds a sign with your name.
What awaits you
- Puerto de la Duquesa marina
- Sabinillas promenade
- Castillo de la Duquesa and the Roman baths
Sabinillas, La Duquesa and the village above the vineyards
Manilva is the last municipality of Málaga province before Cádiz, and like its neighbours it has a coast and a hill village. On the coast, San Luis de Sabinillas is a real seaside town with a promenade and shops, and Puerto de la Duquesa is a marina ringed by apartments and restaurants. Manilva village itself sits a few kilometres inland among the vineyards that give the area its grapes and its August festival.
From the airport the road west runs to the Manilva exit in about 72 minutes, and Sabinillas or the marina are five minutes further. The €129 fare does not include the AP-7 toll, which is paid separately if you prefer that road. The village is another ten minutes up the hill on a straightforward road.
The marina, the beach road and the estates behind them
Puerto de la Duquesa is compact: a ring road around the marina with apartment blocks facing the boats, and the castle of La Duquesa on the beach beside it. Cars circle the port and stop by the block entrances. Along the beach road towards Sabinillas and west towards the river, urbanisations such as Duquesa Village, Hacienda Guadalupe and the Duquesa golf estates have barriers and intercoms.
Sabinillas is different again: a grid of ordinary streets with shops on the ground floor, a Friday market and a promenade that runs west to the mouth of the Manilva river. Addresses there are normal street numbers, and the driver can stop at the door at any hour.
A quieter base between two coasts
Guests choose Manilva for value and calm: it sits between the Costa del Sol resorts and the Sotogrande estates, with prices and pace that belong to neither. Estepona is fifteen minutes east, Sotogrande ten minutes west and Gibraltar half an hour, which makes it a practical base for a week that mixes beaches, golf and a day trip to the Rock.
For families, the beaches at Sabinillas and the castle are sheltered and shallow, and the promenade is flat for a pushchair from the marina to the river mouth. Child seats are fitted free before the driver leaves for the airport; add the number and ages in the booking form.
Areas we cover in Manilva
Local tips for your arrival
- Puerto de la Duquesa, Sabinillas and Manilva village are three different places: name the one you are staying in.
- Marina blocks are entered from the ring road; give the block name and the driver stops at the right portal.
- Friday is market day in Sabinillas: arrivals before 14:00 may use the beach road instead of the centre.
- Gibraltar is 30 minutes away; ask us for a fixed price if you plan a day trip from Manilva.
Back to the airport from Manilva
For the return the driver collects you at the marina block, the estate barrier or your street door in Sabinillas, and joins the AP-7 at Manilva; the run to the airport is 72 minutes. Allow two hours at the terminal, two and a half in high season and for non-Schengen flights, so a 14:00 flight means leaving at about 10:45. From the village add ten minutes for the descent.
Other destinations nearby
Frequently asked questions
How much is a taxi from Málaga Airport to Manilva?
A private sedan for up to 4 passengers costs €129 one way; the estate €155 and the minivan for up to 8 passengers €194. Prices include luggage and VAT. Tolls are not included: we take the toll-free A-7 and, if you prefer the AP-7 motorway, the toll is paid separately.
How long is the drive from Málaga Airport to Manilva?
About 72 minutes for 105 km, using the AP-7 motorway where available. Summer weekends can add 10 to 20 minutes.
Is Sabinillas the same fare as Manilva?
Yes. Manilva village, Sabinillas and Puerto de la Duquesa share the same fixed price.
Is Puerto de la Duquesa included in the Manilva price?
Yes. Puerto de la Duquesa, Sabinillas, the golf estates behind the marina and Manilva village are all €129 for a sedan, one way. Tolls are not included.
How far is Manilva from Gibraltar and Sotogrande?
Sotogrande is about ten minutes west along the A-7 and the Gibraltar frontier at La Línea about thirty. Both are easy day trips; we can quote a fixed local price if you want a car for the day.
Does the driver stop at the door in Sabinillas?
Yes. Sabinillas has normal streets with numbers, so the car stops at your portal at any hour. Only the pedestrian promenade itself is closed to traffic.
Where does the driver meet me at Málaga Airport?
In the arrivals hall of Terminal 3, holding a sign with your name. All flights, including Terminal 2 arrivals, exit through the same hall.
Get your fixed price
Pay the driver on arrival. No card needed now.