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Vélez-Málaga

Vélez-Málaga is the perfect combination of culture in the inland villages of Axarquía and vibrancy in the coastal enclaves in the province of Malaga. Its rich architectural heritage combined with 25 kilometres of coastline make this village a perfect destination all year round.

A stroll through the old quarter of Vélez-Málaga, declared a Site of Historic and Artistic Interest, is a trip back in time. Impressive architectural treasures and longstanding traditions still survive from the past. If looking to relax, what could be better than a trip to the Mediterranean Sea surrounding the district. The tourist resort of Torre del Mar awaits you with its magnificent promenade and beaches. In Caleta de Vélez, the fishing harbour and marina, and the Baviera Golf club, one of the best ""Pay & Play"" courses in the world.

 

VÉLEZ-MÁLAGA IS NOT TO BE MISSED

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The Palace of the Marquis of Beniel is the most representative example of civil architecture in the capital of Axarquía. The construction of this unique building, a blend of Mudejar and Mannerist architecture, was completed in 1609. Today it is the home to the Foundation set up in memory of María Zambrano, the well-known female thinker born in Vélez-Málaga.

Close to the Palace lies the Casa de Cervantes, a manor house from the 16th century. The writer Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra stayed here, and according to popular tradition, an illegitimate son of King Philip IV was also born here.

A visit to the Hospital de San Juan de Dios must also be included on the cultural tour. Founded in 1487 by the Catholic Kings, it features a church with two naves and a beautiful Mudejar brick courtyard. Other examples of civil architecture in Vélez-Málaga include the Casa Larios, the Teatro del Carmen, the Pósito and the Fernando VI and San Francisco Fountains.

Must-sees for lovers of religious art include the Santa María de la Encarnación and San Juan Bautista churches. Both were built on the sites of primitive mosques in Gothic-Mudejar style, and both feature impressive bell towers. The former is today the home of the Holy Week Museum in Vélez-Málaga and contains a beautiful altarpiece from the 16th century.

The Convent of las Carmelitas de Jesús, María y José, the Monastery of Nuestra Señora de Gracia and the Convent of San Francisco and Church of Santiago are also worthy of a visit. Two chapels commemorate the entrance of King Ferdinand the Catholic to the town, together with a further three shrines. One of these is dedicated to the patron saint of the town, the Virgen de los Remedios,

Vélez-Málaga has held on to some interesting relics from its Arab past including remains of part of the ancient city wall and the Royal Entrance to the City. The Fortress was constructed at the highest point of the city in the 10th century. It was one of the most important Arab castles in the Nasrid Dynasty and the Torre del Homenaje (Keep) still stands today together with the remains of the original walls.

Geographic Data
Surface 158 km2
Altitude 60 m
Latitude 36º 47'
Length -4º 06'
Distance to Málaga City 37,7 km
Demographics
City 85377
Men 42009
Women 43368
Nationality Veleños
Town Hall
Escudo de Vélez MálagaPlaza Carmelitas, s/n, 29700 
Links of interest
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    This Phoenician settlement dates back to the late 8th century BCE. It seems to have been located in a bay and featured a harbour sheltered within the mouth of the Vélez River. The most outstanding...

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    The Almayate Beach is located between the beaches of Torre del Mar and that of Bajamar. It is located in the town of the same name, Almayate, the eastern coast of Malaga. It belongs to the town of...

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    Caleta Beach is located at the Port of Caleta of Vélez, located in the southeast of the province of Malaga on the Mediterranean coast between the towns of Torre del Mar and Algarrobo. This small...

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    The Bajamar is a beach located in the town of Velez Malaga, specifically, near the beach Almayate towards the east, and Valle Niza beach towards the west. It is a beach with dark sand and very...

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    The earliest settlements in the Vêlez-Málaga date back to Prehistoric times, as witnessed by the Mozarabic eremitic complex at Valle-Niza, the Phoenician urban complex of Los Toscanos and the...

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    Located in Caleta de Vêlez in the Axarquia region, 30 kilometers from Malaga Airport, this course opened his second nine holes in 2007. It is an 18 hole, par 72, and a 5.910 meters length course. It...

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Belén Viviente (Living Nativity Scene). Almayate (Vélez-Málaga). December. Unique Festival