The woman's body was recovered from the water yesterday.
An Irish woman has died after being pulled from the water in Malaga, Spain on Tuesday.
Emergency services were called to Las Gaviotas beach in Benalmadena around midday after they received reports that the woman had been pulled from the water.
Medical teams attempted to revive the woman but she was pronounced dead at the scene.
A spokesperson for Malaga police confirmed that they have launched an investigation into the death of an Irish tourist while on the beach in Benalmadena.
The Department of Foreign Affairs said that while it has not been contacted in relation to this case, it "stands ready" to provide consular assistance if requested.
