Manilva’s Tourism Department have been hard at work again to create another wonderful event for the Duquesa, Manilva, Sabinillas and Casares Costa residents.
On Wednesday, 24 August a latin night will be held in Plaza Vicente Espinel in Sabinillas. For all things latin; dancing, music and fun go along and enjoy the night from 8.30 pm.
Our beautiful Pueblo of Castillo will be host to a Medieval Market this weekend, from the 18th to the 21st August.
Castillo is located close to Puerto del a Duquesa, just a short walk along the new Paseo, past Marina del Castillo and is a beautiful Spanish Pueblo, that offers many good fish and tapas restaurants as well as chiringuitos.
The stunning Castle in Castillo will be the venue for the Medieval Market which will boast various stalls offering handmade crafts and goods, food and drink, whilst at the same there will be activities and entertainment for visitors to enjoy.
The market is organised by the Departments of Tourism and Culture and opens at 8.30 pm on Thursday 18 August, and at 7 pm on the rest of the days.
Manilva celebrates its annual summer fair each year during the second week of August. This year the dates are from Thursday, 11th August to Sunday, 14th August inclusive.
Apart from the cavalcades most of the activities take place on the fairground on the Rio Manilva Road; his is where the Sunday market is held on a weekly basis. This huge event in the Manilva, Duquesa, Sabinillas and Casares Costa calendar begins on thursday 11th August at 11.30 p.m with the official switiching on of the fairground illuminations. With a busy schedule inbetween it will culminate at 10p.m on sunday the 14th august with dancing in the main pavillion.
For a full listing of the program take a look at Manilva Life
If you are looking for something to do in the Manilva , Duquesa and Casares Costa area this weekend, take a look at the International Festival on the Sabinillas Paseo.
Running from tonight, Friday 29th July until Sunday 31st July, the festival highlights Manilva’s multi-ethnic community and showcases our rich culture, traditions, arts and cuisine that we are lucky enough to enjoy in the area. This year the participating countries include: Spain, England, Germany, Chile, Lebanon, Peru, Bolivia, France, Morocco, Thailand, Brazil, Cuba, Argentina, Paraguay, Colombia, Israel, and Ecuador.
Starting tonight at 9pm with a ceremony from the mayoress, the festival will run all evening, all day tomorrow and all day Sunday and includes dancing, bands, dj’s and of course food from the participating countries and culminates with a Reggae DJ on sunday night.
For further information you can contact the Foreign Resident’s department.
These 2 and 3 bedroom luxury apartments in Marina del Castillo enjoy a superb beachfront location that is within minutes walk of the beautiful Duquesa Marina and the Pueblo of Castillo.
Marina del Castillo is one of the newest developments in the Manilva area and one of the most prestigious. Located in-between the pretty Pueblo of Castillo and the beautiful Port of Duquesa, Marina del Castillo is in the perfect location. A new Paseo has been constructed that runs right along the shore line and ensures that walking to either Castillo or Duquesa is a pleasure. Next door to the development are some Roman ruins and as there is no over construction around the development, Marina del Castillo offers peace, privacy and tranquillity with open views to the Mediterranean.
In addition there are many 1st class golf clubs nearby such as Finca Cortesin and of course our very own La Duquesa Golf Club.
Castillo is a very pretty and small pueblo that offers superb fish and tapas restaurants and has the real Spain ambience. During the summer months here, the castle hosts an open air cinema showing films in English and Spanish and often supports local artists with fantastic exhibitions of their work. A small and quiet area with several beach bars and restaurants nearby, Castillo is a real gem in our Manilva crown.
For a more lively evening, Puerto de la Duquesa offers a large selection of restaurants, bars, cafes, beach bars, market stalls and 2 small supermarkets. Having seen a lot of redevelopment over the past year, Puerto de la Duquesa is the prettiest port on the coast and offers everything one might need either as a holiday maker or resident.
Marina del Castillo has been constructed to the highest standard and includes stunning luxurious features including marble walls and floors, natural wood terraces, light sensitive glass, domotics home control systems and high specification kitchen and bathrooms. Marina del Castillo boasts a beautiful communal pool and sun terraces, underground parking and 24hr security.
Barrington Homes have recently seen reductions in the prices of the apartments in Marina del Castillo from €390,000 to prices from only €189,000 and now with 100% Finance available. This is a FANTASTIC opportunity to own a prestigious property that offers superb rental returns and is a good investment as either a portfolio property, holiday home or a permanent home and in a superb location. For Barrington Holidays Marina del Castillo is one of our key developments for holiday bookings.
For further information or to arrange a viewing of Marina del Castillo please contact Damian Barrington and we will be very happy to help you.
Are you a resident in Manilva? Are you on the padrón? If the answer to this last question is YES, our next question is: are you registered to vote?
Registering on the padrón doesn’t mean you have the right to vote. This is done separately, by registering your option in the Tenencia de Alcaldia or the Town Hall.
For anybody living in the Duquesa area today is your last chance to register to vote! If you are a Manilva property owner or long term resident of Manilva, it is very important to have your say. The deadline for registration was the 31st of January 2011, but for the residents wanting to express their right to vote there is now another opportunity.
Between the 4th of April and the 11th of April 2011 the list of the citizens registered to vote will be made available. If you are not on that list, but you were registered on the padrón before December 2010, you can request the right to vote in the elections on the 22nd of May.
Don´t miss your chance to have your say in how your local Manilva community is run.
What is a Nota Simple?
In November I wrote about the decree 218 and the documents that it stipulates the vendor of a property in Spain must produce. The system and terminology can be quite confusing, I have explained about the Escritura but below is a brief description of one of the other documents that you will need.
A Nota Simple is a certificate given by the local Property Registry which contains a full description of the property you are going to purchase or sell in Spain. This description should include the following information:
With Spanish property, debts may be tied to a property rather than to the owner of the property. This is why you really must study the up to date Nota Simple carefully, with a legal expert if possible.
The office from which to obtain the Nota Simple for properties in the Manilva area, is based in Manilva Village, opposite the new police station and is called Registro de la Propiedad.
If you have a property for sale with Barrington Homes we will be happy to apply for this on your behalf. An up to date Nota Simple is a vital aspect of selling and purchasing property in Spain and should never be overlooked.
Barrington Homes currently have clients waiting to purchase properties in the Duquesa, Manilva, Sabinillas and Casares Costa areas. If you are considering the sale of your property, contact Barrington Homes for a free valuation or come to the office in Sabinillas and meet the Barrington Homes and Barrington Holiday team.
In October 2006, Finca Cortesín Golf Club, Casares Costa, was born with the intention of becoming a reference point on an international level in the world of golf. In October 2009 Finca Cortesin hosted the VOLVO World Match Play Championship, which was previously a fixture for more than 40 years at Wentworth Golf Club in Surrey, UK. It will be hosted at Finca Cortesin again this year on the 19th to the 22nd May. If you have a keen interest in golf then they are looking for volunteers to work at the competition.
Designed by Cabell Robinson, known as one of the world’s top golf course designers, all aspects of this exciting sport have been taken into consideration: topography, dominating winds, the strategy of the game, etc. Gerald Huggan collaborated on the landscaping of the course paying particular attention to the flora. Furthermore, the course was built “following the highest specifications”, as enforced under USPGA guidelines for the creation of greens.
This Casares, par 72 course, measures 6,870m from the professional tees, found ordinarily in the most important courses in the USA. Multiple tees in each hole in addition to its width allow players to enjoy on all levels. The shape of the holes is actually conceived by its natural surroundings.
The course has been adapted to the beautiful Andalucian terrain and its natural flora whilst at all times respecting the majority of the existing vegetation. Furthermore, Finca Cortesin is committed to caring for the environment by means of a conservation program which includes the use of recycled water, to the conservation of the flora and native fauna. To maximise its potential, the club house offers membership to a limited number of 750, in addition to the “Pay and Play” option.
Barrington Homes have beautiful properties for sale at the prestigious Finca Cortesin development; if you are planning to visit the area to attend the Volvo World Match Play Championship or you are interested in investing in the first class Mediterranean lifestyle that Finca Cortesin offers, take advantage and contact us at Barrington Homes and we will be very happy to arrange a private viewing of the outstanding villas and apartments available.
The Foreign Resident’s Department is a wonderful resource for those of us living in the Manilva and Duquesa areas. Chris Olsen and his team are based in the Castle in Castillo de la Duquesa and the office is open from 8am until 3pm Monday to Friday. They can help and advise with any problems incurred by foreign residents who are registered in the municipality of Manilva.
Telephone: 952 893 548 or Chris Olsen on 663 969 636
Email: extranjeros@ ayto-manilva.com
For the programme of activities for winter and spring 2011 visit Manilvalife.com for more information
In the run up to the May elections, the Mayoress of Manilva, Antonia Munoz has recently release a statement detailing the works that have been carried out in the Manilva area over the past 4 years.
It was quite a long statement and to see the whole press release please go to the resident.es or read The Resident newspaper.
I have selected pieces from the statement that I consider will be of interest to the property owners in the Manilva area and those of you who are considering purchasing a property in Duquesa, Manilva, Sabinillas or Casares Costa.
“We want to make Manilva a place to be proud to live in and I think we have done this”
“Punta Chullera has had a face-lift, with an agreement between the town hall and residents. In Castillo the park El Huerto, the promenade between Castillos and Las Gaviotas and the archaeological museum in the castle are all new additions”
“In Duquesa Port, the 35 year old septic tank was removed and the sewers connected to the main system. Other works include pedestrianisation of the centre (Duquesa Port), a new park area and 2 car parks. We have also opened the tourist office in the afternoons.”
“In Princess Kristina works to the roads and utilities. In Hacienda Guadalupe €80,000 has been contributed for the installation of individual water metres.”
“We have resurfaced municipal roads.”
In Sabinillas improvements continue such as parks and the Plaza Vicente Espinel. Important works that will improve the lives of many families such as the sports centre which we believe will be ready by December 2011. Before May we will have finished the underground parking.”
“We have improved the sports centre in Manilva with rooms for spinning and aerobics and we are very proud of the improved climbing wall.”
“The Las Vinas Park will open soon and the social services centre will be finished at the end of June. In Manilva the remodelling of Plaza Romance de la Luna has created a fine setting for the Santa Ana church. In short we have carried out more than 150 projects of all kinds.”
All of this is fantastic news for the area and the improvements have certainly been felt by those of us living and visiting the Duquesa and Manilva area.
Barrington Homes have many superb reductions available on property around the Duquesa area including La Duquesa Golf apartments with 100% finance available INCLUDING all fees and taxes. Now is a fantastic time to make a property investment in the Duquesa area or to join the property ladder purchasing your first home.
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