Manilva Apartment Fire Sparks Overnight Evacuation on Costa del Sol

Early Morning Blaze in Las Higueras

Residents of the Las Higueras neighbourhood in Manilva were woken in the early hours of Saturday morning when a serious fire broke out inside a residential apartment, prompting an overnight evacuation of the building. According to Euro Weekly News, emergency crews arrived quickly on the scene and worked to bring the intense flames under control, although one apartment was left completely gutted by the blaze.

The swift action of firefighters helped prevent the fire from spreading further through the building, and neighbouring residents were moved to safety while the situation was contained.

What Travellers Should Know

Manilva, located on the western edge of the Costa del Sol in Málaga province, is a popular destination for visitors and a well-established home for international expats, particularly around the marina at Puerto de la Duquesa. Incidents like this one are uncommon, but they serve as a useful reminder for anyone staying in holiday apartments or short-term rentals along the Spanish coast in 2026.

If you are visiting the area, it is worth taking a few simple precautions on arrival at any accommodation:

• Locate the nearest emergency exit and stairwell in your building.
• Note the address in Spanish, including the urbanisation name, in case you need to call for help.
• Save the emergency number 112, which connects to police, fire and medical services across Spain.
• Check that smoke alarms are present and functioning in your rental.

No Wider Disruption Reported

At the time of reporting by Euro Weekly News, there were no indications that the incident would affect tourism services, road access or other businesses in Manilva. Travellers with bookings in the Las Higueras area or wider Manilva municipality should not expect significant disruption to their plans in 2026, although those staying nearby may notice a continued emergency services presence as investigations into the cause of the fire continue.

Visitors are encouraged to follow updates from local authorities and to contact their accommodation provider directly if they have any concerns about their stay.