Vélez Málaga is the capital of the Axarquia region to the east of the province of Malaga.It has a population of 53.000 people living in the areas which make up the community, the old town itself, Torre del Mar on the coast and the port of Caleta de Velez. Fishing and agriculture, including the cultivation of many subtropical and tropical fruits, are the principal industries and it is a thriving, hardworking community. It is a very beautiful location with a gentle climate all the year round. The climate and the setting have worked their magic on many north European families who have set up holiday or permanent homes here. It is only half an hour from Malaga aiport and minutes away from popular beaches and a spectacular coastline.
Vélez Málaga is steeped in history. Phoenicians, Romans and Arabs have all contributed to the chequered history of this lovely part of Andalucia in southern Spain. Among the many monuments which bear witness to its historical legacy one of the most remarkable is the Arab fortress in the old town dating from the 8th century.
The winding narrow streets evoke memories of a distant Moslem past which ended in 1487 when the town fell to the forces of the Catholic Monarchs towards the end of the re-conquest of Spain.
Present day Vélez Málaga as well as the very popular Torre del Mar, linked by the recently inaugurated Avenida Rey Juan Carlos, offer an excellent selection of bars and restaurants with a tempting array of fresh fish and seafood and first class local and international cuisine. There is a very good selection of shops, hotels and hostals which cater for the increasing number of families which select this area for a holiday in the sun. Golf courses are nearby and water sports can be enjoyed to the full as well as horse riding. For nature lovers the hinterland to the north is a source of pleasure and wonder. A half hour drive takes you up into the foothills of the Sierras Almijara, Alhama and Sierra Tejeda Wildlife Reserve. There are guide maps available for those who would just love to wander through the woods and tracks of these mountains observing the varied flora and fauna. The highest peak, La Maroma, which is snowcapped in winter, soars over two thousand metres and can be reached on foot. The reward for reaching the peak is a breathtaking view of the coast, the white villages which dot the region, the Sierra Nevada in Granada and the wide expanse of the Mediterranean. These mountains provide shelter and create the micro climate for which Malaga is renowned.
Country Properties S.A. is pleased to be able to show you a varied selection of town houses in this lovely old historic town of Vélez Málaga. Some are ready to move into and some would benefit from renovation.Our builder would be happy to prepare an estimate for the renovation work involved and help with advice and suggestions. Some of the houses are in the old historic part of the town and once restored would make impressive and comfortable town residences.Why not participate in the tranquil life of a typical Andalucian provincial town located only a matter of minutes from the coast to the south and the nature reserves to the north.
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The winding narrow streets evoke memories of a distant Moslem past which ended in 1487 when the town fell to the forces of the Catholic Monarchs towards the end of the re-conquest of Spain.
Present day Vélez Málaga as well as the very popular Torre del Mar, linked by the recently inaugurated Avenida Rey Juan Carlos, offer an excellent selection of bars and restaurants with a tempting array of fresh fish and seafood and first class local and international cuisine. There is a very good selection of shops, hotels and hostals which cater for the increasing number of families which select this area for a holiday in the sun. Golf courses are nearby and water sports can be enjoyed to the full as well as horse riding. For nature lovers the hinterland to the north is a source of pleasure and wonder. A half hour drive takes you up into the foothills of the Sierras Almijara, Alhama and Sierra Tejeda Wildlife Reserve. There are guide maps available for those who would just love to wander through the woods and tracks of these mountains observing the varied flora and fauna. The highest peak, La Maroma, which is snowcapped in winter, soars over two thousand metres and can be reached on foot. The reward for reaching the peak is a breathtaking view of the coast, the white villages which dot the region, the Sierra Nevada in Granada and the wide expanse of the Mediterranean. These mountains provide shelter and create the micro climate for which Malaga is renowned.
Country Properties S.A. is pleased to be able to show you a varied selection of town houses in this lovely old historic town of Vélez Málaga. Some are ready to move into and some would benefit from renovation.Our builder would be happy to prepare an estimate for the renovation work involved and help with advice and suggestions. Some of the houses are in the old historic part of the town and once restored would make impressive and comfortable town residences.Why not participate in the tranquil life of a typical Andalucian provincial town located only a matter of minutes from the coast to the south and the nature reserves to the north.
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