Velez-Malaga guide

Velez-Malaga is a municipality and the capital city of the Axarquia, a part of Malaga province. Locally it is usually referred to as Velez, and it is an area in the Costa del Sol region. The spot is a market city, and unlike the rest of the coastal towns it is not dominated by tourist industry. Therefore, if you wish for some tranquility, a place seems to be a perfect one for you.

If you decide to rest in Velez-Malaga you can see some incredible sights and old buildings in there. For instance you are able to admire the remains of the castle on the hill above the town, the churches of Santa Maria la Mayor, Nuestra Senora de la Encarnacion and Santa Juan Bautista, as well as Palacio del Marques de Baniel. Moreover, the area includes fantastic countryside, so you can relax in incredible surroundings.

Velez-Malaga has some 25 km of coastline and there is also the Velez River in the area too. The spot is boarded by such municipalities as La Vinuela and Canillas de Aceituno, Sedella and Arenas, Algarrobo, Rincon de la Victoria, Macharaviaya, Benamocarra e Iznate, Almachar and Benamargosa and the Mediterranean Sea. The city includes a Logos enclave too. There is an airport in Velez-Malaga, which makes reaching the spot extremely convenient.

The area enjoys a gentle climate, with the average temperature of 13 deg C in January, and 26 deg C in August. As a result you can enjoy yourself all year round in Velez-Malaga. Therefore, it is up to you what kind of weather you prefer in order to rest in this part of Costa del Sol region. This incredible climate is also a reason which tempts lots of people to spend some more time in Velez-Malaga and fully explore the region.

The place has a fascinating culture, and a number of customs and traditions which deserve special attention. The most important event of the year is the Royal San Miguel festival, held at the end of September and the beginning of October every year. Apart from this, you can also take part is some other special celebrations, such as Veladilla el Carmen, Santiago (St James) or Santa Ana. The Holy Week procession in Velez-Malaga is one of the most important ones in Andalucia.

The spot as the rest of the Costa del Sol region is definitely worth visiting and discovering. As Velez-Malaga appears to be not so packed with tourists, it is a perfect place for those appreciating peace and quiet and contact with nature. You will find the place extremely fascinating, and will be able to enjoy yourself in a verity of ways, during your Velez-Malaga holidays.