Vélez-Málaga

The capital of the Axarquía, with a historic centre and the beaches of Torre del Mar.

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Population: 83,889
Area: 158.2 km²
Málaga Airport: ~56 min
Málaga city: ~37 min
Coordinates: 36.78°N · 4.10°W

The feel

Vélez-Málaga is the largest town in the Axarquía and its administrative capital, with a historic centre around the church of Santa María la Mayor and the Fortaleza. The municipality reaches the coast at Torre del Mar, a long beach resort with a promenade, and at Caleta de Vélez, a fishing port and marina. It offers city services and a coast in one municipality, at prices generally below the central Costa del Sol.

Why consider it

A real city with a historic centre
Torre del Mar’s beach and promenade
A broad choice of property and good value

The property

Torre del Mar is apartment-led, with new-build and renovation along the coast; the city has townhouses, apartments and villas on the edges. The historic centre is resale and renovation.

Best for

Holiday homeRetirementSecond homeInvestment

CoastalCore coastCityBeachCultureFood

Nearby, on the same trip

01 Axarquía Torrox A white village and a long beach, with a claim to the best climate in Europe. ~64 min to Málaga Airport 02 Axarquía Algarrobo A small coastal town in the Axarquía, with a long beach and a village above it. ~58 min to Málaga Airport 03 Axarquía Benamocarra A village between the coast and the mountains, with a musical heritage. ~62 min to Málaga Airport

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