Vélez-Málaga
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Description
As the capital of the Axarquia, it is the largest town in the region and the most significant in terms of history, culture and wealth. Most of its land lies in the valley of the river of the same name and is devoted to the cultivation of fruit, vegetables, subtropical crops, sugar cane, etc.
Though its origins date back much further, the town's riches and strategic value really came to the fore in the Arabic era. The development has limited to an area known as the Villa the old village, that still retains the Puerta Real and the Puerta de Antequera. Theyl are also numerous sights and attractions including the Church of Santa Maria la Mayor, the Municipal Palace, the Church of San Juan Bautista, the Convent of San Francisco and so on. Of the old fortress is preserved in good condition the Torre del Homenaje and the Paño de la Muralla.
As the town has developed, an areas which have left behind their fishing or agricultural origins to become sun and sand holiday resorts: Chilches, Benajarafe, Almayate, la Caleta de Vélez, Mezquitilla, Lagos and, most notably, Torre del Mar, a densely-populated district which boasts excellent tourist services as well as magnificent beaches which are clean and well looked-after.
General information
Tourist Area: Axarquía/Costa del Sol Oriental Province: Málaga Distance from the capital (km): 35 Altitude above sea level (m): 60 Area (Km2): 158 RAINFALL: 470 Nº of inhabintants: 74190 name for people: Veleños Postal code: 29700 Web: www.ayto-velezmalaga.esForecast
