What's the Weather like in Puerto de la Duquesa in May
Temperature
The last month of spring could easily be considered an early start to summer, as the average temperature jumps to 20°C, and the average highs reach a delightful 23°C. The nights also begin to slowly warm up to 16°C, while humidity drops to 68% with non-oppressive dew points. This basically sets the tone for a comfortably hot summer, with May playing the part of a wonderful preview.
Average Sunshine Hours
The days expand to 12 hours of glorious sunshine, with 32% chances on average of uninterrupted clear skies, while chances of rain drop to 24%.
Rainfall
Rainfall volume drops substantially too, barely reaching 31mm on average over the course of 8 days in the month this easily translates into nothing but occasional showers in the early morning or late afternoon, particularly over the first and second week of May. Chances of clouds drop to 4% on average, leaving plenty of room for bright and sunny days to enjoy during the last month of spring.
Wind
Chances of wind also drop to 13% on average, with wind speeds of up to 30kmh most of these are by now southern currents from the North African continent, dry and hot. These weather conditions offer a clear picture of what May looks like in southern Spain, its gradual warm up allowing the setup of comfortable heat.
Average Sea Temperature
The beautiful Alboran Sea raises its temperature to a splendid 18°C, warmed up by sub-tropical currents now typical for this time of the year. While it's not perfect for long swimming sessions or deep diving, one can still splash around while soaking in some sun. In fact, with a good neoprene suit one can even engage in some snorkelling around the rocky clusters of Playa Castillo.
Puerto de la Duquesa Hotels in May
Apartmentos Turisticos Don Juan
Apartamentos Turisticos Don Juan sits on a beautiful beach in the heart of Manilva, close to Puerto de la Duquesa and just an hour's drive from the Malaga Airport. The accommodation features a stunning outdoor pool, a spacious and lush garden, as well as a 24-hour reception desk ready to point you to key landmarks, as well as organise tours.
Its self-catering apartments and studios feature a fully equipped kitchenette and dining area, a comfortable lounge with flat screen TV, air conditioning and terrace opening out to stunning views of the sea. The Sotogrande and Duquesa marinas are both within walking distance from the aparthotel, as well as a large number of golf courses.
Apartamentos Pueblo El Goleto
Apartamentos Pueblo El Goleto is a delightful accommodation option for months like May, it can be found within half a mile of the beach, and it sports a year-round spa and outdoor swimming pool. The hotel features splendid suites with hydro-massage tubs, fully equipped kitchenettes and comfortable lounge areas with flat screen TV, as well as balconies overlooking the sea. The aparthotel is also home to the popular Rincon del Goleto restaurant, overlooking the pool and lush gardens, and dazzling its guests with excellent Mediterranean cuisine. On top of it all, you'll also find a spa, a fitness centre, a mini golf course and paddle tennis court on site.
The charming 3-star Hotel Dona Luisa can be found on the beachfront of Sabinillas, welcoming its guests with a delightful façade of pastel blue and fresh white. All of its rooms feature modern furnishings and balconies opening out to the beautiful Alboran Sea, while the ground floor is home to a café bar with a terrace which overlooks the beach and the deep blue waters. The Duquesa marina is within walking distance of the hotel, and you can organise various tours and excursions from the reception desk.
Beach in Puerto de la Duquesa for May
Playa La Colonia
If the beaches of Duquesa Castillo simply aren't enough for you, you can always go for some long walks down south until you reach Playa La Colonia, which starts from the Penuela Brook all the way to the Maicandil Brook.
It's a beautiful stretch of fine sand, most of it in shades of white and cream, bordered by light blue waters glistening in the bright sunshine. It's part of an area once trampled by both Christian and Moorish soldiers in multiple attacks of the coast.
But over the 17th and 18th century, the beach thrived from the development of fishing and wine trading. This lovely beach often gets the Blue Flag for its high levels of cleanliness and safety, and it's absolutely perfect for the hotter days of May, when the shallow water entrance allows for quick swimming sessions and splashing around.
Bars and Restaurants
Kinsale La Duquesa
Kinsale La Duquesa is by far one of the best venues in the area the locals know it, and the thousands of tourists walking in every year know it too. They offer a variety of wonderful things to enjoy, from tapas and Spanish cuisine, to fresh seafood and international dishes; from Sunday lunch specials to a bold variety of ales and lagers, as well as Guinness and numerous live sports programmes on TV.
The staff are excellent and will welcome anyone for some good family fun, and even as a nightlife spot, Kinsale knows what the deal is: competitive prices on fine Spanish wines and spirits, great atmosphere and the type of commercial music that appeals to the fun-loving kind of crowd. From the morning until the late night, it's a good place to stop by and enjoy some of the local hospitality.
A Taste of India Shazna
A Taste of India Shazna brings some of the best dishes of India into this charming town on the southern coast of Spain. It can be found in the heart of Duquesa's main square, and it features a bright and modern décor with strong Asian design influences.
The menu is bold and predominantly dedicated to preserving traditions of the Indian world, abundant with naan bread, curry, delicious rice dishes and sauces that are simply out of this world.
The staff are wonderful and welcoming, and you can always rely on their advice when you're new to Indian cuisine and don't really know what to start with in order to get the best introduction.
Bar La Fuente
Bar La Fuente is where the restless ones go once the sun sets beyond the beautiful Alboran Sea, and it can be found in the heart of Duquesa, in Plaza de la Fuente on the second level. It's a bistro, lounge and pub, catering to a wide variety of tastes, and it's best known for its high quality light snacks, large selection of beers and fun pool tables, the latter being the preferred activity of most of La Fuente's guests.
Things to do in Puerto de la Duquesa in May
Almenara Golf Club
We all know that a good reason to visit Puerto de la Duquesa is to get the chance to play on some of the best golf courses in Europe and it's a well-known fact that Manilva has quite a few of those.
In fact, one of the top spots drawing thousands of golf aficionados throughout the year is the Almenara Golf Club, a superb 18-hole structure designed over several acres of carefully manicured greens and lush backdrops overlooking spectacular lakes and countryside.
It holds the Almenara School of Excellence, where many established golf champions started their careers, and where you can also have access to their video studio, which analyses swings with the purpose of improving the hit ratio.
The club also boasts high end practice facilities, and the mixed terrain offers multiple conditions for various skill levels, from absolute beginners to senior golfers. The course also features buggies, club and cart hire facilities, as well as a bar, a restaurant with a terrace and a pro shop.
Landmarks and Historical Attractions
Manilva was once a Roman and later on a Moorish settlement, but the current form of the old town centre dates back from the 16th century.
There are plenty of landmarks and historical attractions to peruse while taking the walking tours of this charming area, including the watch tower commissioned by King Charles, who wanted to provide some form of warning when pirates would attack the southern coastal areas of Spain.
Its mainly Spanish character remains to this day, and some of its most interesting spots are the Church of Santa Ana, as well as the numerous alleyways flanked by boutiques and restaurants, and the countless acres of vineyards boasting aromatic Moscatel grapes which are layered around Manilva's main town.
It's an absolute beauty and a pleasure to peruse when out on long walks. You can even take some of the hiking tours to the neighbouring mountains, if you've had enough of the beaches and you'd like some of the fresh forest air.
