Is Spain Rental Licence Check an official government service?

No. Spain Rental Licence Check is an independent information service. It is not operated by the Spanish Government, the Junta de Andalucía or any regional or local authority.

What does a result mean?

A result tells you only whether the number and associated details appear in the data currently held by Spain Rental Licence Check. It does not confirm the legality, ownership, quality or safety of the accommodation.

Why was my licence number not found?

A number may not appear because it was entered incorrectly, was recently registered or amended, has been cancelled, is recorded in a different format, or belongs to a region we have not yet covered.

What formats can I search?

You can enter a number with slashes, spaces, hyphens or in lower case. The search normalises the number before checking the database.

Where do the search results come from?

Search results on this site use tourism-registration records currently available through our official public-data sources. Coverage varies by registration type and source availability: VUT (vivienda de uso turístico) records for Málaga province have high OpenRTA coverage, while apartamento turístico (A) and establecimiento hotelero (H) entries reflect only the published subset. A missing result does not necessarily mean a registration is invalid or unregistered — always check the official regional register as well.

Manilva Holiday Rental Licences

Manilva includes Sabinillas, Duquesa and Manilva village.

Free to use — no account or card needed

Enter the regional tourism registration shown on the accommodation listing, exactly as it appears. If you enter a recognised national ESFCTU identifier, we’ll explain what type of number it is. Different registration types have different levels of public-data availability, so a “not found” result does not necessarily mean the accommodation is unregistered.

VUT records in database: 2,862
Last updated: 10 August 2026
Common licence prefixes: VUT, VFT

Holiday rental registration in Manilva

Manilva covers the western edge of the province, taking in Sabinillas, Duquesa marina and the hillside village. Growth has been rapid and concentrated in a small number of coastal urbanisations.

How registration works here

Registration is regional: the property is declared to the Registro de Turismo de Andalucía (RTA) under Decreto 28/2016, which issues the VUT reference. The town hall does not issue the VUT itself, but its planning and ordinance position determines whether the use is lawful at the address.

Current restrictions

Manilva's municipal tourist-housing ordinance suspends new VUT authorisations for three years in the areas identified as saturated. Whether an address falls inside a saturated zone is the single most important check before buying to let.

What to check before buying or letting

Establish the property's zone under the municipal ordinance before making an offer.
Do not rely on an existing registration continuing automatically after a change of ownership.
Confirm the urbanisation permits short-term letting.
Check whether the development has completed reception into municipal ownership.

Owner & Buyer Guide

Read the full guide for the planning framework, registration steps and the checks worth making before buying or letting.

Staying in Manilva: local guide

Manilva sits at the western edge of the Costa del Sol, near Gibraltar and Sotogrande. It includes the historic village of Manilva, the fishing town of San Luis de Sabinillas and the Puerto de la Duquesa marina, with many modern apartment developments.

Areas and neighbourhoods

Puerto de la Duquesa: A small marina surrounded by restaurants and apartments; relaxed atmosphere.
Sabinillas: A traditional seaside town with a promenade, beaches and local shops.
Manilva village: The inland village surrounded by vineyards and hills.
Urbanisations: Numerous golf and beach developments with communal pools.

When to visit and rental demand

Summer is peak season. Manilva is quieter than Marbella or Fuengirola, which appeals to families and longer stays. Winter is quiet, with some businesses closing.

Getting there

Málaga Airport is about an hour and a quarter by car; Gibraltar is roughly 30 minutes. A car is essential for most developments.

Tips for holiday guests

Some developments are far from shops — check whether a car is needed.
Confirm the address is in Manilva, not neighbouring Casares or Estepona.
Check the VUT number and registered capacity before booking.

Local registration terminology

Manilva registrations follow the standard Andalucían format.

Frequently asked questions

Is Spain Rental Licence Check an official government service?: No. Spain Rental Licence Check is an independent information service. It is not operated by the Spanish Government, the Junta de Andalucía or any regional or local authority.
What does a result mean?: A result tells you only whether the number and associated details appear in the data currently held by Spain Rental Licence Check. It does not confirm the legality, ownership, quality or safety of the accommodation.
Why was my licence number not found?: A number may not appear because it was entered incorrectly, was recently registered or amended, has been cancelled, is recorded in a different format, or belongs to a region we have not yet covered.
What formats can I search?: You can enter a number with slashes, spaces, hyphens or in lower case. The search normalises the number before checking the database.
Where do the search results come from?: Search results on this site use tourism-registration records currently available through our official public-data sources. Coverage varies by registration type and source availability: VUT (vivienda de uso turístico) records for Málaga province have high OpenRTA coverage, while apartamento turístico (A) and establecimiento hotelero (H) entries reflect only the published subset. A missing result does not necessarily mean a registration is invalid or unregistered — always check the official regional register as well.