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| Vélez-Málaga | ||
| region | Andalusia | |
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| Residents | 82.365 (2020) | |
| height | 60 m | |
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Vélez-Málaga is a city in the south Spain, in the Málaga Province in Andalusia. It is the capital of the Axarquía region.
background
The districts of Triana, Trapiche, Almayate Alto, Cajiz, Chilchez and as well as directly on the belong to Vélez-Málaga Costa del Sol the parts of Benajarafe, Torre del Mar, Lagos, Almayate Bajo, Caleta de Vélez. The urban area is divided into two parts, Vélez-Málaga on the Vélez valley to the west and the enclave Lagos in the East. Lying in between Algarrobo Costa and Mezquitillathat to Algarrobo belong.
getting there
By plane
The nearest airport is in Málaga, about 40km away. Granada is about 60km away.
At Trapiche is the 1 Aeropuerto de la Axarquía sports airport.
By train
Vélez-Málaga does not have a train station.
By bus
Several Bus routes connect the city with the surrounding area, the central hub is Torre de Benagalbón: M-260 (Málaga-Vélez-Málaga), M-362 (Málaga-Nerja), M-363 (Málaga-Torrox), M-364 (Málaga Periana), M-365 (Málaga-Riogordo).
In the street
The city is well connected to the region via the A-7 (Autovía del Mediterráneo). The N340a goes directly along the coast.
By boat
- Puerto Deportivo de La Caleta. The port of the city. Around 270 berths for ships up to 25 m in length and 4 m in draft.
mobility
The tram was shut down again in 2012, but there is an extensive bus network.
Tourist Attractions
Churches, mosques, synagogues, temples
- Ermita Ntra. Sra. de los Remedios with the Jardin de los Remedios 1
Castles, chateaus and palaces
- Alcazaba-Fortaleza 2
activities
shop
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
Learn
Work
security
health
- 1 Centro de Salud Vélez Málaga Norte, Calle San Isidro.
- 2 Hospital Comarcal de La Axarquía (Torre del Mar), Avenida El Sol.
Practical advice
trips
- North of Vélez-Málaga on the A-356 is the Pantano de La Viñuela, a reservoir with many hiking trails in the area. - about 14km
- Stalactite caves in the neighboring Nerja - about 30km
literature
Web links
- https://www.velezmalaga.es - Official website of Vélez-Málaga
