What's the Weather like in Puerto de la Duquesa in October
Temperature
Autumn comes to Puerto de la Duquesa with healthy amounts of precipitation, but also an abundance of sunshine and a warm Alboran Sea to still enjoy a late summer holiday on this part of the Spanish coastline. The average temperature is a great 20°C, while the hotter days reach an average high of 22°C. The nights get cooler, reaching a low of 17°C, while humidity rises to a 70% average, with non-oppressive dew points. The overall feel of October is warm and sunny, with the last two weeks of the month experiencing more precipitation as winter slowly draws near.
Average Sunshine Hours
The days are shorter, with up to 9 hours of sunshine, and an encouraging 32% chance of full-on sunny days.
Rainfall
Chances of clouds stay low at 5% while chances of rainy days are moderate at 21% on average, with a rainfall volume expected to reach 95mm over the course of 12 days. This roughly translates into a mild and well-balanced autumn, surprisingly sunny for this time of the year.
Wind
Chances of windy days are low at 6% on average, most of them now shifting from North African dry winds to eastern and north-eastern Mediterranean influences, cooler and more humid, encouraging autumn to truly settle into this part of southern Spain.
Average Sea Temperature
The beautiful sea lowers its temperature slowly to 21°C, which is still an excellent condition for swimming and other marine activities. We strongly recommend that you stick to such water fun on the hotter days of the month, so as not to risk catching a cold with lower air temperatures contrasting with the warm waters. The currents are relatively calm, but you can also expect choppy waters and high tides in the early morning those are usually great for windsurfing and paddle boarding.
Puerto de la Duquesa Hotels in October
Hotel Fuerte Estepona
It's a good time to enjoy some of the nearby hotels that offer great deals on rooms during this month, particularly on weekends. Hotel Fuerte Estepona, a superb 4-star accommodation opening out to a gorgeous beach and sea, offers beautiful double and superior suites with flat screen TV, plush lounge area, private bathroom and terrace and a modern and stylish design.
The property features 4 outdoor pools, a luxurious spa, as well as a terrace and lush gardens to enjoy. The Fuerte Experiencias program organises a number of exciting activities and tours around the area, including trips to Ronda, Gibraltas and Jerez, and even overseas escapades to Tangier, in exotic Morocco.
The prestigious Valderrama Golf Course is only 15 minutes away by car, and nearby highways offer direct access to the neighbouring villages of Sotogrande and Puerto Banus.
Casares del Sol 10
Casares del Sol 10 is a stunning hotel in San Luis de Sabinillas, a modern structure with rocky limestone design accents and a lush garden with an outdoor heated pool. It offers 10 superb apartments, with 2 bedrooms each, living room with flat screen TV, dining room and modern kitchen, bathroom and spacious terrace offering lovely views of the surrounding countryside.
Puerto de la Duquesa is a minute's drive away, and Estepona can be found just 5 miles further north. Restaurants and bars are sprinkled all around the old town centre, and plenty of hiking and sailing tours can be booked nearby.
Beach in Puerto de la Duquesa for October
Main Beach
Although the later half of the month is most likely to bring more rain than sun, you can still enjoy some fun times at the beach during the first and second week of October. In fact, on the hotter days you can even engage in long sunbathing sessions, swimming and snorkelling around the rocky shores of Puerto de la Duquesa.
Playa La Galera
If the main beach near the marina isn't enough for you, head down to Playa La Galera, which is now less crowded but equally charming. It's a quiet stretch of soft sand, which also incorporates Buenas Noches Beach, framed by a few buildings and a plethora of wild trees and shrubs. It's a natural beauty and a more secluded gem of Manilva, well worth the time. Some chiringuitos are still open nearby, even in October.
Bars and Restaurants
El Balneario
Go all out and make your way up to Malaga, on Calle Bolivia, to be precise. There's a wonderful restaurant there called El Balneario. It's beach terrace opens out to the stunningly azure Balearic Sea, and its cuisine serves some of the finest Andalusian and Moroccan specialities out there. The staff are friendly and professional, the service is fast, and the meat and fish quality are definitely worth mentioning. They're open even in autumn, particularly during the first 2 weeks of the month, when the weather is still beach-good.
Penguin Bar
Penguin Bar sits in the heart of Puerto de la Duquesa's old town centre, framed by a long alleyway with whitewashed buildings from one end to the other they serve wines and spirits, as well as light snacks and tapas. The clientele is normally quite young and fun loving, so expect the evenings to give it quite the buzz. The general atmosphere is casual and relaxed, and the music tends to engage people into shaking a leg as midnight approaches.
Things to do in Puerto de la Duquesa in October
Los Naranjos Golf Club
While the weather is still good and sunny, you can try your luck at some quality golf at the stunning Los Naranjos Golf Club in Marbella. It's one of the best courses on the southern coast of Spain, and it's only a half-hour drive from Puerto de la Duquesa.
Los Naranjos evokes a welcoming and charming sort of atmosphere, complete with a fine dining restaurant and a terrace with spectacular views of the course and the natural surroundings this is one of Robert Trent Jones Senior's masterpieces, designed close to perfection and dedicated to professional golf players worldwide.
It's definitely one of the best courses that Spain has to offer and it's equally popular for its social events, which often draw out the elites of Marbella.
