Eating & Drinking
Unpretentious restaurants, bars and cafes dot the streets of Velez, each full of typical tapas dishes and wines.
Welcome to Vélez
Welcome to Vélez
Welcome to Vélez
Sitting handsomely between the mountains and the sea, Velez-Malaga is a typical Andalucian town. The capital of the Axarquia region, its historic centre is charming, authentic and refreshingly un-touristy. This is whole site covers things to do and see in Velez-Malaga, to where to eat as well as ferias and fiestas, shopping, outdoor activities and much more.
Discover Vélez
Hiking in the Axarquia
There's nothing better when Autumn hits than to explore the mountains around Velez-Malaga. Here's a few hikes we recommend
Shops & Businesses
Whether you need a lawyer, dentist, hairdresser, estate agent or language school in Velez-Malaga, we have it covered.
About Velez-Malaga
History and culture underpin everything in Velez, from everyday street scenes to the town's dramatic Semana Santa.
Axarquia
The Axaquia region is rich with tradition and charm. Villages and towns perched in the mountains or sitting by the sea.
Things To Do In Velez-Malaga
History? Check. Culture? Check. Outdoor pursuits? Check. Family fun? Check. Sunshine and beaches? Check and check.
What's On
Flamenco Abierto Nights
With 2025 now well underway, we’ve got a full schedule of Flamenco Abierto nights in Velez for February and March. Which means that if you’re in the Axarquia and...…
Weekend Beach Festival
Summer comes around and the festival season springs into action. Our beautiful corner of Andalucia has no shortage of great music events – the biggest of the lot, though,...…
Cultural Walking Tour of Velez-Malaga
Want to travel deeper and learn not just about the history of Velez-Malaga but about Andalucian culture? Then put aside a couple of hours and take this tour! Next...…
