Manilva is a great destination for spring.

The spring season is here after a long winter of rain and cold. Manilva is a great place to visit during this season. It shines brightly and offers a wide range of outdoor activities for you to enjoy its beauty.

The town is not only known for its stunning beaches but also offers a variety of natural spots where visitors can make the most out of the exceptional climate by engaging in active tourism. Manilva is a great destination for hiking. The Environment Department of the Council has made this attraction known by creating a special section. town hall website With information on the main routes including details about the route, difficulty and elevation.

Among the most notable routes are some truly appealing options, such as the Fuentes and Viñas trail, which takes in Manilva’s most well-known public fountains, with spots like the Arroyo de la Peñuela and the Fuente de la Ocasión, ending at the La Peñuela rustic park after passing through a landscape of poplars, white willows, pines and cork oaks.

The Castillejos de Alcorrín trail is another route of great beauty. Circular in nature, it passes through the archaeological site that gives it its name, offering a stunning view of the Alcorrín dam, which dates back to the 19th century and was commissioned by the Larios family as part of the region’s sugarcane cultivation.

The Pinar de Tábanos and Martagina trails are also highly appreciated by hiking enthusiasts who enjoy this healthy activity.

Manilva receives the Sendero Azul award

Manilva’s hiking trails are unique, and they extend to the coastline. Recenty, the municipality has joined an exclusive group of Spanish cities that received the Sendero Azul designation, which recognises trails that meet strict criteria in terms of conserving, managing, and promoting cultural and natural heritage. This honour results from the exceptional work carried out on the ‘Sendero Playas de Manilva’ and positions Manilva as a national benchmark in the conservation and promotion of natural heritage.

This trail, which runs from Sabinillas all the way to Punta Chullera is part of Senda litoral. You will cross wooden walkways and pathways, unspoiled beaches and areas with exceptional natural values, including species native to Spain like Jasione hirta and Armeria corymbosa.

Memorable moments of Holy Week

Manilva’s people are defined by their ability to maintain their culture and identity despite the rapid growth of tourism. Holy Week, one of Manilva’s most beautiful displays of its unique traditions, is held in the spring. Arrival of the good weather is the perfect environment for celebrations, bringing colour and passion to the streets.

The true stars of these days of devotion, alongside locals and visitors, are the Nuestra Señora de los Dolores de Manilva (Our Lady of Sorrows of Manilva) and Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno (Our Father Jesus Nazarene), Nuestra Señora de los Dolores de Sabinillas (Our Lady of Sorrows of Sabinillas) brotherhoods, who work tirelessly each year to showcase the most solemn side of this festivity. Manilva’s streets are filled with procession, penitents, and floats that are full of passion and glory.

Manilva also stands out during Holy Week for its night dedicated to the exaltation of the ‘saeta’, where the finest flamenco singers accompany the processions, keeping alive a tradition that grows stronger each year in the town.

The full calendar of events

Manilva’s calendar is packed with events that appeal to all types of visitors. Sabinillas Scooter Day is a great event for mod enthusiasts in April. Lambrettas, vintage scooters, and other types of vehicles will be parked on Manilva’s promenade for an entire day of music. The Neuras, Briatore and TT Syndicate are among the performers on this year’s program.

This annual event attracts ever more fans and celebrates a music culture that began in London at the end 1950s, influenced by styles such as Northern Soul and Jamaican ska.