{"id":36120,"date":"2023-07-25T08:00:28","date_gmt":"2023-07-25T06:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/en\/?p=36120"},"modified":"2023-07-25T08:11:02","modified_gmt":"2023-07-25T06:11:02","slug":"what-to-do-in-velez-malaga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/en\/destinations\/what-to-do-in-velez-malaga\/","title":{"rendered":"WHAT TO DO IN VEL\u00c9Z-M\u00c1LAGA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>V\u00e9lez M\u00e1laga is the capital of the Axarqu\u00eda region.<\/strong> One of the most important municipalities of the province of Malaga both by number of inhabitants and its historical and cultural heritage.<\/p>\n<p>It was the birthplace of Mar\u00eda Zambrano, one of the most important thinkers of the 20th century and was place of residence of Miguel de Cervantes. Some of the stories included in El Quijote take place in V\u00e9lez-M\u00e1laga. Among them are El Cautivo and Persiles and Segismunda. It was also the place of birth of Juan Breva, one of most important flamenco singers in Malaga.<\/p>\n<p>The municipality of V\u00e9lez-M\u00e1laga includes a total of 12 population centers. The main one is in the center, located in the valley of the river that gives it its name. Between the Hill of San Cristobal and the hill of the fortress on which only a replica of its Tower of the Homage remains. Torre del Mar is the most important population center of those located on the coast. Also known as El Trapiche, where the Buddhist stupa Karma Guen, visited by the famous actor Richard Gere is located.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to know what to see and what do in the municipality of V\u00e9lez-M\u00e1laga, here are some suggestions.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Curiosities about V\u00e9lez-M\u00e1laga<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-89309\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/velez-malaga-atardecer.jpg\" alt=\"V\u00e9lez-M\u00e1laga atardecer\" width=\"640\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/velez-malaga-atardecer.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/velez-malaga-atardecer-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/velez-malaga-atardecer-600x394.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/velez-malaga-atardecer-450x295.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Historical origins:<\/strong> V\u00e9lez-M\u00e1laga has ancient origins, as it was founded by the Phoenicians around the 8th century BC. Later, it was inhabited by the Romans and the Arabs, leaving a rich historical and cultural legacy in the city.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The capital of Axarqu\u00eda:<\/strong> V\u00e9lez-M\u00e1laga is known as the &#8220;capital of Axarqu\u00eda&#8221;. Axarqu\u00eda is a region located on the eastern coast of the province of M\u00e1laga, and V\u00e9lez-M\u00e1laga is its most important administrative and commercial center.<\/li>\n<li><strong>V\u00e9lez-M\u00e1laga Castle:<\/strong> In the heart of the city stands the V\u00e9lez-M\u00e1laga Castle, a fortress built by the Arabs in the 10th century. It is currently one of the main tourist attractions of the city and offers impressive panoramic views.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The largest church in the province:<\/strong> The Church of San Juan Bautista, located in V\u00e9lez-M\u00e1laga, is considered the largest church in the province of M\u00e1laga. Its construction began in the 15th century and combines Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque styles.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Beniel Palace:<\/strong> In the historic center of V\u00e9lez-M\u00e1laga, you can find Beniel Palace, a stately building from the 16th century that stands out for its beautiful Renaissance facade. It currently houses the City Museum, where exhibitions related to local history are displayed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-89313\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/velez-malaga-vista.jpg\" alt=\"V\u00e9lez-M\u00e1laga vista\" width=\"640\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/velez-malaga-vista.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/velez-malaga-vista-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/velez-malaga-vista-600x394.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/velez-malaga-vista-450x295.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Frigiliana, the nearby village:<\/strong> Very close to V\u00e9lez-M\u00e1laga is Frigiliana, a charming white village considered one of the most beautiful in Spain. Its narrow cobbled streets and white houses adorned with colorful flower pots make it a picturesque place to visit.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Beaches:<\/strong> V\u00e9lez-M\u00e1laga has several beaches along its coast, with Torre del Mar being one of the most popular. These beaches attract both local and international tourists during the summer months.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flamenco Festival:<\/strong> The city hosts the International Flamenco Festival of V\u00e9lez-M\u00e1laga, an annual event that brings together renowned flamenco artists from all over Spain. The festival offers performances of flamenco dance, singing, and guitar.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Traditional sweets:<\/strong> The city is famous for its traditional pastries, especially those made with almonds. The &#8220;tortas de Algarrobo,&#8221; a type of rectangular-shaped biscuit, are also popular.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>What to do in V\u00e9lez M\u00e1laga<\/h2>\n<p>Most of the historic-artistic patrimony is located in the historical center of V\u00e9lez-M\u00e1laga. In the framework of streets and squares of the old town in the center of the municipality.<\/p>\n<p>Most monuments and places of interest in Velez-Malaga are closed to the public on Mondays.<\/p>\n<p>From the list of places to visit, we recommend you the following:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>\u00a0Casa Cervantes<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-89325\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/casa-cervantes-velez-malaga.jpg\" alt=\"Casa Cervantes V\u00e9lez-M\u00e1laga\" width=\"640\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/casa-cervantes-velez-malaga.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/casa-cervantes-velez-malaga-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/casa-cervantes-velez-malaga-600x394.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/casa-cervantes-velez-malaga-450x295.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There is a popular tradition that Miguel de Cervantes was a guest in this 16th century manor house. And that an alleged illegitimate son of King Philip IV, who was bishop of Malaga in the 17th century, was born there. Its facade and its patio with columns and gallery of triple semicircular arches caught the eye.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/eBXV9pmB2u82\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Google Maps<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Convent of San Francisco and Iglesia de Santiago<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-49752\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/velez-malaga-convento-san-francisco.jpg\" alt=\"Convento de San Francisco e Iglesia de Santiago - Velez M\u00e1laga\" width=\"640\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/velez-malaga-convento-san-francisco.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/velez-malaga-convento-san-francisco-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/velez-malaga-convento-san-francisco-600x394.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/velez-malaga-convento-san-francisco-450x295.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This convent was built by the Catholic Monarchs, next to a church built on an old mosque. The bell tower of the church is the minaret of said old mosque.<\/p>\n<p>The convent had two cloisters. Now only one of Mudejar style of the 16th century remains.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/QGQ1XPkDis82\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Google Maps<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Palacio de los Marqueses de Beniel<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-35971\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/palacio-beniel-velezmalaga-3.jpg\" alt=\"What to do in V\u00e9lez-M\u00e1laga - palacio beniel \" width=\"640\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/palacio-beniel-velezmalaga-3.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/palacio-beniel-velezmalaga-3-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/palacio-beniel-velezmalaga-3-600x394.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/palacio-beniel-velezmalaga-3-450x295.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Built in the early 17th century, this palace shows a beautiful fa\u00e7ade, central courtyard with marble columns and a magnificent coffered ceiling on its imperial staircase. It is the most important civil building in Velez-Malaga, for its beauty and grandeur.<\/p>\n<p>Today is the headquarters of the Culture Council of the City of V\u00e9lez-M\u00e1laga and of the Maria Zambrano Foundation.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/Hj23AaCUPD52\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Google Maps<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Mihrab Arch<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-35961\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Arco-Mihrab-velez-malaga.jpg\" alt=\"What to do in V\u00e9lez-M\u00e1laga - Arco Mihrab\" width=\"640\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Arco-Mihrab-velez-malaga.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Arco-Mihrab-velez-malaga-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Arco-Mihrab-velez-malaga-600x394.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Arco-Mihrab-velez-malaga-450x295.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Mihrab belonged to a period mosque; today, is a tourist information point. You can visit during its opening hours: Monday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from Monday to Saturday from 4 a.m. to 8 p.m. Holidays in the morning.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/qDpd7fMoXyMDbnCQ7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Google Maps<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>San Juan Bautista Church<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-49753\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/velez-malaga-iglesia-san-juan.jpg\" alt=\"Iglesia de San Juan Bautista - Velez M\u00e1laga\" width=\"640\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/velez-malaga-iglesia-san-juan.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/velez-malaga-iglesia-san-juan-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/velez-malaga-iglesia-san-juan-600x394.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/velez-malaga-iglesia-san-juan-450x295.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It has an impressive bell tower of the XVI century. This church was built on an old mosque in the late 15th century. It has undergone different reforms throughout its history. The Mudejar Gothic style was the first used for its construction. Then it went into the neoclassical style. Its main altar shows a large mural by the Velez painter Francisco Hern\u00e1ndez.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/xLg8KFqxGvF2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Google Maps<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Puerta Real de la Villa and the walls of Medina<\/h3>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-49754\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/velez-malaga-puerta-real-de-la-villa.jpg\" alt=\"Puerta Real de la Villa y murallas de la Medina - Velez M\u00e1laga\" width=\"640\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/velez-malaga-puerta-real-de-la-villa.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/velez-malaga-puerta-real-de-la-villa-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/velez-malaga-puerta-real-de-la-villa-600x394.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/velez-malaga-puerta-real-de-la-villa-450x295.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>The Royal Gate of Villa is one of the three ancient gates the city had. Together with the walls, it marked the limits of the city until the 13th century. This gate was the so-called Malaga gate. It was integrated in the city center of V\u00e9lez-M\u00e1laga in the 14th century.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/QjEacAHh7EB2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Google Maps<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Fernando VI fountain<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-49755\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/velez-malaga-fuerte-de-fernando-VI.jpg\" alt=\"Fuente de Fernando VI - Velez M\u00e1laga\" width=\"640\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/velez-malaga-fuerte-de-fernando-VI.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/velez-malaga-fuerte-de-fernando-VI-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/velez-malaga-fuerte-de-fernando-VI-600x394.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/velez-malaga-fuerte-de-fernando-VI-450x295.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a 16th century marble fountain, originally located in Plaza de la Constituci\u00f3n. Today it is located on the street Las Tiendas. The fountain has also undergone variations in its decoration. The classicism of its structure stands out against its neoclassical decorative elements.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/AjKU6osz9EtHQJpy8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Google Maps<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Camer\u00edn de la Virgen de la Piedad<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-49756\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/velez-malaga-camerin-virgen-piedad.jpg\" alt=\"Camer\u00edn de la Virgen de la Piedad - Velez M\u00e1laga\" width=\"640\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/velez-malaga-camerin-virgen-piedad.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/velez-malaga-camerin-virgen-piedad-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/velez-malaga-camerin-virgen-piedad-600x394.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/velez-malaga-camerin-virgen-piedad-450x295.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Small temple built in the 17th century in what today is now known as Calle de Las Tiendas. In addition to the Virgen de la Piedad, it houses the image of the Nazarene.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/rA9w8hY2WuM7iq3G7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Google Maps<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Santa Mar\u00eda de la Encarnaci\u00f3n church<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-49757\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/velez-malaga-iglesia-santa-maria.jpg\" alt=\"Iglesia de Santa Mar\u00eda de la Encarnaci\u00f3n - Velez M\u00e1laga\" width=\"640\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/velez-malaga-iglesia-santa-maria.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/velez-malaga-iglesia-santa-maria-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/velez-malaga-iglesia-santa-maria-600x394.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/velez-malaga-iglesia-santa-maria-450x295.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A church built in the 16th century, following the Gothic Mudejar style. It was raised on an old mosque. It exhibits a beautiful altarpiece in its main altar and its Mudejar armor. Today it houses the Holy Week Museum of V\u00e9lez-M\u00e1laga.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/AkunVkV5aawM4Zy2A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Google Maps<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>MVVEL &#8211; V\u00e9lez-M\u00e1laga city museum<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-49758\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/velez-malaga-mv-vel.jpg\" alt=\"MVVEL - Museo de la ciudad de V\u00e9lez-M\u00e1laga\" width=\"640\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/velez-malaga-mv-vel.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/velez-malaga-mv-vel-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/velez-malaga-mv-vel-600x394.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/velez-malaga-mv-vel-450x295.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Former Hospital of San Juan de Dios, founded by the Catholic Monarchs. In addition to a church, it has a beautiful Mudejar courtyard, with a low arched gallery.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/bAPrXTxHbvT2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Google Maps<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Los Remedios hermitage<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-49759\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/velez-malaga-ermita-remiedios.jpg\" alt=\"Ermita de Los Remedios - Velez M\u00e1laga\" width=\"640\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/velez-malaga-ermita-remiedios.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/velez-malaga-ermita-remiedios-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/velez-malaga-ermita-remiedios-600x394.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/velez-malaga-ermita-remiedios-450x295.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The hermitage is located at the top of the Hill of San Crist\u00f3bal. A privileged place for magnificent panoramic views. If you want to enjoy the most spectacular views, go up at night.<\/p>\n<p>The hermitage was erected in the middle of the 17th century. Its highlights include frescoes that decorate the interior, works by the Venezuelan painter Evaristo Guerra.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/eqcLdSJdV5G2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Google Maps<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>What to do in V\u00e9lez-M\u00e1laga<\/h2>\n<p>In addition to visiting the most interesting monuments and places, in V\u00e9lez-M\u00e1laga you can also enjoy a rich and varied cuisine. In many places you can spend some time listening to live music, attending a play or contemplating exhibitions of different artistic disciplines.<\/p>\n<p>Here we present you a selection of some of the best restaurants and bars in V\u00e9lez-M\u00e1laga:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>El caser\u00edo de las monjas<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-49760\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/velez-malaga-caserio-monjas.jpg\" alt=\"El caser\u00edo de las monjas\" width=\"640\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/velez-malaga-caserio-monjas.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/velez-malaga-caserio-monjas-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/velez-malaga-caserio-monjas-600x394.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/velez-malaga-caserio-monjas-450x295.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a restaurant-bar specialized in grilled meats, with a good wine cellar. Their tapas menu is very extensive. They offer you a complimentary tapa if you order a drink. In summer the restaurant organizes concerts of music with different styles.<\/p>\n<p>The place reminds you of a typical Andalusian house, with internal courtyard. In addition to its interior lounges, it has a magnificent patio.<\/p>\n<p>It is the headquarters of the Pe\u00f1a del Atl\u00e9tic Club de Bilbao in V\u00e9lez M\u00e1laga. A meeting place for journalists and other well-known personalities from the world of sports.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/LbNpvwje93L2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Google Maps<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Restaurante Bar El Rubio<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-49761\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/velez-malaga-bar-el-rubio.jpg\" alt=\"Restaurante Bar El Rubio\" width=\"640\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/velez-malaga-bar-el-rubio.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/velez-malaga-bar-el-rubio-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/velez-malaga-bar-el-rubio-600x394.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/velez-malaga-bar-el-rubio-450x295.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This establishment has been open to the public for 40 years. It specializes in fish and seafood, offering a wide variety of tapas, as well as a varied menu of typical cold and hot homemade dishes.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/uYu3SoQtLgA2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Google Maps<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>La Sastrer\u00eda Taper\u00eda y Asador<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-49762\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/velez-malaga-la-sastreria.jpg\" alt=\"La Sastrer\u00eda Taper\u00eda y Asador\" width=\"640\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/velez-malaga-la-sastreria.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/velez-malaga-la-sastreria-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/velez-malaga-la-sastreria-600x394.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/velez-malaga-la-sastreria-450x295.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A family business that has three establishments in V\u00e9lez M\u00e1laga. In the premises located in the old town of V\u00e9lez-M\u00e1laga they serve a wide variety of dishes made with seasonal products of the best quality: sausages, roasted meats, potato grills, varied salads, grilled meats and delicious desserts.<\/p>\n<p>This tapas grill is located next to the old walls of the village.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/oDs1RdhGnK12\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Google Maps<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"HwtZe\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">&#8230; more places to have tapas<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>La Bulla Bar<\/h3>\n<p>29700 V\u00e9lez-M\u00e1laga, M\u00e1laga<br \/>\nTel: +34 695 744 999<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/zmDBDhtTd8JgaCEG7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Maps<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-89297\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/casa-paqui-velez-malaga.jpg\" alt=\"Casa Paqui V\u00e9lez-M\u00e1laga\" width=\"640\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/casa-paqui-velez-malaga.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/casa-paqui-velez-malaga-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/casa-paqui-velez-malaga-600x394.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/casa-paqui-velez-malaga-450x295.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Casa Paqui<\/h3>\n<p>Calle Dr. Laureano Casquero, 3, 5, 29700 V\u00e9lez-M\u00e1laga, M\u00e1laga<br \/>\nTel: +34 952 503 026<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/Jze1GB3hjX1iu1a19\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Maps\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Restaurante Meson Los Migueles<\/h3>\n<p>Av. Vivar T\u00e9llez, 85, 29700 V\u00e9lez-M\u00e1laga, M\u00e1laga<br \/>\nTel: +34 952 503 697<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/xDNhB89zds9HB7Mf7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Maps\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-89301\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/axarpintxo-velez-malaga.jpg\" alt=\"Restaurante AxarPintxo V\u00e9lez-M\u00e1laga\" width=\"640\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/axarpintxo-velez-malaga.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/axarpintxo-velez-malaga-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/axarpintxo-velez-malaga-600x394.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/axarpintxo-velez-malaga-450x295.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Restaurante AxarPintxo<\/h3>\n<p>C. Herreros, 3, 29700 V\u00e9lez-M\u00e1laga, M\u00e1laga<br \/>\nTel: +34 636 882 691<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/LJHMhycMMv3Tg5My8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Maps\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>Restaurante La Bohemia<\/h3>\n<p>C. Montera, 2, 29700 V\u00e9lez-M\u00e1laga, M\u00e1laga<br \/>\nTel: +34 622 689 671<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/2iurowzpqNDgd5cSA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Maps\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"DUwDvf fontHeadlineLarge\">Bah\u00eda Beach Jazba\u00a0Beach Club<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-89305\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/bahis-beach-jazba-velez-malaga.jpg\" alt=\"Bah\u00eda Beach Jazba\u00a0Beach Club\" width=\"640\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/bahis-beach-jazba-velez-malaga.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/bahis-beach-jazba-velez-malaga-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/bahis-beach-jazba-velez-malaga-600x394.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/bahis-beach-jazba-velez-malaga-450x295.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A great place to enjoy a good meal, dinner and drink in front of the sea. You can also enjoy all the services offered by the beach club. Live music, massage service, Balinese beds. It opens every day from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. It is located on the Paseo Mar\u00edtimo de Poniente in Torre del Mar.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/cr5QWkhjNK72\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Google Maps<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Berebere Oasis del Mar<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-36073\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/berebere-velez.jpg\" alt=\"What to do in V\u00e9lez-M\u00e1laga - berebere \" width=\"640\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/berebere-velez.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/berebere-velez-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/berebere-velez-600x394.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/berebere-velez-450x295.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Other restaurant located on the Paseo Mar\u00edtimo in Torre del Mar. It opens all year round and offers a wide variety of dishes of international Mediterranean cuisine. It also has an extensive cocktail list.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/8Jimp1y2vm92\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Google Maps<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>To enjoy a good drink in V\u00e9lez-M\u00e1laga, we recommend these places:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Sala Casarte Azul<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-35974\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/sala-casarte-azul.-velez-malagajpg.jpg\" alt=\"What to do in V\u00e9lez-M\u00e1laga - sala casarte azul \" width=\"640\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/sala-casarte-azul.-velez-malagajpg.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/sala-casarte-azul.-velez-malagajpg-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/sala-casarte-azul.-velez-malagajpg-600x394.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/sala-casarte-azul.-velez-malagajpg-450x295.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A classic-style place, where you can enjoy a good drink, in a quiet environment. It also offers a varied program of leisure and culture activities throughout the year. Concerts, painting and sculpture exhibitions, performances of plays, book presentations&#8230; It opens every day, from 15:00. On weekends it closes at 03:00am. The rest of the week closes at 02:00.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/jSntwadBEyF2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Google Maps<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>To enjoy a good drink in Torre del Mar, we recommend you this:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Larios 13<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-49764\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/velez-malaga-trece-larios.jpg\" alt=\"Larios 13\" width=\"640\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/velez-malaga-trece-larios.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/velez-malaga-trece-larios-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/velez-malaga-trece-larios-600x394.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/velez-malaga-trece-larios-450x295.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Here you can enjoy one of the best gintonic in the province of Malaga. Not in vain it received the Prize to the Best Gintoner\u00eda of Malaga.<\/p>\n<p>In this place located a few meters from the Paseo Mar\u00edtimo of Torre del Mar, you can also enjoy delicious breakfasts and snacks. All this in a cozy, modern and with an avant-garde touch.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/dPNdpvDDkEn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Google Maps<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-49765\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/velez-malaga-playa.jpg\" alt=\"Playa Torre del Mar\" width=\"640\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/velez-malaga-playa.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/velez-malaga-playa-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/velez-malaga-playa-600x394.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/velez-malaga-playa-450x295.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Another of the things you can do in the municipality of V\u00e9lez-M\u00e1laga is to enjoy its beaches. The ones in Torre del Mar, Almayate, Benajarafe, Chilches, Lagos and Caleta de V\u00e9lez. The last one is next to the Port of Caleta de V\u00e9lez, ideal for those who enjoy water sports.<\/p>\n<p>V\u00e9lez-M\u00e1laga also has an extensive cultural agenda. Exhibitions, concerts, theatrical performances&#8230; Many of these activities take place at Teatro del Carmen.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-49766\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/velez-malaga-el-ingenio.jpg\" alt=\"El Centro Comercial el Ingenio\" width=\"640\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/velez-malaga-el-ingenio.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/velez-malaga-el-ingenio-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/velez-malaga-el-ingenio-600x394.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/velez-malaga-el-ingenio-450x295.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Where to do shopping in V\u00e9lez-M\u00e1laga<\/h2>\n<p>In V\u00e9lez-M\u00e1laga you will find one of the great commercial centers of the province of Cadiz, El Ingenio Shopping Center. It is located halfway between the main town of Velez and the urban center of Torre del Mar. Besides having shops such as Zara, Cortefiel, Primor&#8230;, the mall also has a large supermarket, cinemas and restaurants.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/6jAEtTjxcyG2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Google Maps<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Of the markets opened in V\u00e9lez-M\u00e1laga, the most varied and visited by tourists is the one that takes place on Saturday mornings in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/xDXTzsgNPDJ2\">Caleta de V\u00e9lez<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>How to get to V\u00e9lez-M\u00e1laga from Marbella<\/h2>\n<p>V\u00e9lez-M\u00e1laga is 97.6 km from Marbella, along the A7. The estimated time of the trip by car is little more than an hour.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/RtyrDsJ5bNiCbEpp8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Google Maps<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>How to get to V\u00e9lez-M\u00e1laga from M\u00e1laga<\/h2>\n<p>V\u00e9lez-M\u00e1laga is located 38.9 km from M\u00e1laga, on the A7. The estimated time of the trip by car is little more than half an hour.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/ySBLrzmZCSJZH6Nw9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Google Maps<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/en\/destinations\/viewpoints-velez-malaga-landscapes\/\">Six landscapes that inspire a trip to V\u00e9lez-M\u00e1laga, the heart of the Axarquia<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>WHERE TO STAY<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_53243\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-53243\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-53243\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/olee-holiday-rentals.jpg\" alt=\"Ol\u00e9e Holiday Rentals\" width=\"640\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/olee-holiday-rentals.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/olee-holiday-rentals-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/olee-holiday-rentals-600x394.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/olee-holiday-rentals-450x295.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-53243\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ol\u00e9e Holiday Rentals<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oleeholidayrentals.com\/apartments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u00d3l\u00e9e Holiday Rentals apartments<\/a><\/strong> are found on a perfect spot on the western Costa del Sol, between Torrox y Nerja, typical Andalucian towns with the best weather in all Europe. The 79 apartments that make up the complex, have air conditioning, a wide living room with satellite TV and modern kitchen equipped with an oven, dishwasher, washing machine and dryer. Some of them have a balcony and wonderful views to the Mediterranean Sea.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>V\u00e9lez M\u00e1laga is the capital of the Axarqu\u00eda region. One of the most important municipalities of the province of Malaga both by number of inhabitants and its historical and cultural heritage. 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