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
La Noche de San Juan
It’s no secret that there aren’t too many places that know how to party quite like Spain. From grandparents and twentysomethings to teens and toddlers, everyone throws themselves into...…
Summer Jazz Nights at the CAC
It wouldn’t be summer in Velez-Malaga without the CAC Museum’s jazz nights. Running once a week or monthly throughout June & July, they’re as soulful as the weather is...…
Flamenco Abierto Nights
With 2025 now well underway, we’ve got a full schedule of Flamenco Abierto nights in Velez for the spring. Which means that if you’re in the Axarquia and want...…
