SkyOvercast with rain
Manilva · Málaga
Playa de la Duquesa
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
1,600 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water21 °CDaily high21 °CUV3High tide03:41Low tide20:43JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 18:00Reference sea area: Playa Sabinillas · 1.3 km
Now
Forecast for 18:00
This is an official forecast for the stated period, not an observation taken at the beach.
Environmental estimate
Conditions less favourable for jellyfish arrival
Forecast wind and the regional coastline orientation are less favourable for jellyfish transport towards the shore. This is a limited-confidence regional physical indicator; it does not confirm the presence or absence of jellyfish at this beach.
Accumulated wind13 km/h · 31°Valid for11/11/2026 16:00
Weather forecast
Hourly and daily outlook
Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.
Next hours
Today’s weather
At 18:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with rain and a forecast temperature of 19 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 19 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind NE at 13 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 21 °C, water temperature around 21 °C and a maximum UV index of 3.
Next days
Today
Overcast with rain
Low 18°High 21°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ E · 14 km/h Gusts 58 km/h Humidity 76–98% ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Tomorrow
Partly cloudy
Low 18°High 23°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 23 km/h Gusts 54 km/h Humidity 68–89% ◉ Water 18° ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Friday 13
Partly cloudy
Low 16°High 18°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 20 km/h Gusts 22 km/h Humidity 81–90% ◉ Water 18° ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Saturday 14
Sunny intervals with rain
Low 16°High 23°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 10 km/h Humidity 70–95% ☀ UV 3
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29
Water health
Water quality
A sample or annual classification does not override a later incident or operational flag.
Beach at a glance
What it is like
Playa de la Duquesa, also called Las Gaviotas, stretches alongside the marina of La Duquesa, in an urban area with dark sand, a seafront promenade and moderately wavy waters. Its 1,600-metre length and 30-metre width form a high-occupancy stretch linked to an archaeological area where the Castillo de la Duquesa and a Roman site are preserved. Access is easy on foot or by car, with parking for between 50 and 100 vehicles and an interurban bus service between La Línea and Estepona. There are toilets, showers, food, watersports hire, a club and sports areas.
Length1,600 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width30 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeDarkPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade
Available characteristicProtected area
Available facilities
Facilities
Facilities and comfort
Confirmed facilities include toilets, showers, foot showers, bins, food and drink, sunbed hire, parasol hire and a children’s area.
Activities
Published information identifies a sports area, water-sports hire, a nautical club, an anchorage and the nearby Puerto Deportivo La Duquesa marina.
Access and safety
Accessibility and safety
Accessibility and transport
Accessible accessPublished accessible access
ParkingBetween 50 and 100 spaces
BusIntercity bus: La Route-Estepona
Safety and assistance
Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
Nearest health facilityHospital de Estepona · 30 km
Access and accessibility
Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking and a bus connection.
Location
Directions
Practical ideas for your visit
Near this beach
Eat, have a drink, stay or park nearby without spending time searching.
Where to eat
near Playa de la DuquesaDrinks and cafés
near Playa de la DuquesaWhere to stay
near Playa de la Duquesa
1
Duquesa Golf Club Hotel & RestauranteN-340 3, San Luis de Sabinillas
501 mapprox.
2
Hotel Duquesa GolfHotel in Manilva
533 mapprox.
3
Don AgustínHotel in Manilva
1.3 kmapprox.
4
Doña LuisaCalle Duquesa de Arcos
1.4 kmapprox.
5
Suite Hotel Apartamentos El GoletoCamino de Pedraza, Manilva
1.4 kmapprox.
Parking
near Playa de la DuquesaAbout these results: distances are calculated in a straight line and each link opens the stored point, rather than a name search. Position does not imply an editorial recommendation or guarantee opening times or availability.
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