Penny Barg and Tine Scheuer-Larsen were the defending champions but did not compete that year.
Sandra Cecchini and Mercedes Paz won in the final 6–0, 6–2 against Linda Ferrando and Silvia La Fratta.
Seeds Champion seeds are indicated in bold text while text in italics indicates the round in which those seeds were eliminated.
Catarina Lindqvist / Maria Lindström (quarterfinals) Sandra Cecchini / Mercedes Paz (champions) n/a Neige Dias / Patricia Medrado (quarterfinals)
Draw
External links 1988 Volvo Open Women's Doubles Draw