Guidebook for Vélez-Málaga

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Guidebook for Vélez-Málaga

Arts & Culture

Discover the history of Vélez-Málaga and how it was shaped over the centuries in this new museum, situated in a stunning building worthy of visit all by itself. The museam displays artefacts and information about the history of the Axarquía region, dating as far back as the Paleolithic era, the Islamic period, the arrival of the Catholic Kings and the present day.
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MUVEL Museum of Velez-Malaga
1 Calle Dr. Jiménez Poey
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Discover the history of Vélez-Málaga and how it was shaped over the centuries in this new museum, situated in a stunning building worthy of visit all by itself. The museam displays artefacts and information about the history of the Axarquía region, dating as far back as the Paleolithic era, the Islamic period, the arrival of the Catholic Kings and the present day.
See things here you won't see anywhere else! And look out for special music concerts throughout the year.
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C.A.C. Contemporary Art Center Francisco Hernández
27 C. Félix Lomas
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See things here you won't see anywhere else! And look out for special music concerts throughout the year.
Also known as the Museum of Semana Santa - visit here to find out everything you need to know about Easter and the amazing parades!
Iglesia de Santa Maria de la Encarnacion
3 C. Cercadillo Sta. María
Also known as the Museum of Semana Santa - visit here to find out everything you need to know about Easter and the amazing parades!
Impressive 16th century residence so called because Cervantes is supposed to have stayed here. Interior features charming patio with fountain. Now used as a language school.
Cervantes House
22 C. San Francisco
Impressive 16th century residence so called because Cervantes is supposed to have stayed here. Interior features charming patio with fountain. Now used as a language school.
Probably the most important building in the town, it is the headquarters of Velez Malaga Town hall Culture Delegation and the María Zambrano Foundation.
Palacio Marques De Beniel
1 Plaza Palacio
Probably the most important building in the town, it is the headquarters of Velez Malaga Town hall Culture Delegation and the María Zambrano Foundation.
"Ermita de la Virgen de Los Remedios" - El Cerro MUST SEE! Walk around the beautiful gardens and then rest up inside this beautiful little church, lovingly decorated by renowned local artist Evaristo Guerra over a period of 12 summers, in dedication to the patron saint of the town.
Chapel of Our Lady of the Remedies
3 Calle Cerro de San Cristobal
"Ermita de la Virgen de Los Remedios" - El Cerro MUST SEE! Walk around the beautiful gardens and then rest up inside this beautiful little church, lovingly decorated by renowned local artist Evaristo Guerra over a period of 12 summers, in dedication to the patron saint of the town.

Food Scene

Because we've never had a bad meal here. Eat "Menu del Día" at lunch time Monday to Friday for a fixed price, or evenings and weekends a la carte. Very busy at lunch times, if you go at 2pm be prepared to wait for a table! Basic but authentic, very helpful staff (some of whom speak English!).
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Restaurante Bar El Rubio
14 C. Alcalde Juan Barranquero
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Because we've never had a bad meal here. Eat "Menu del Día" at lunch time Monday to Friday for a fixed price, or evenings and weekends a la carte. Very busy at lunch times, if you go at 2pm be prepared to wait for a table! Basic but authentic, very helpful staff (some of whom speak English!).
Beautiful Moroccan inspired food and tapas.
Restaurante La Bohemia
2 C. Montera
Beautiful Moroccan inspired food and tapas.
For a special evening, fine tapas and dining.
Restaurante asador La Sastrería
Plaza de la Constitución
For a special evening, fine tapas and dining.
The only place to go for ice cream (as recommended by the children of Vélez!). Why not try the "horchata"?
Helados Ana Garrigós
9 P.º Larios
The only place to go for ice cream (as recommended by the children of Vélez!). Why not try the "horchata"?
Bread, croissants, cakes...
Pasteleria Panaderia Ortiz
5A Pl. Carmelitas
Bread, croissants, cakes...
Dine indoors amongst the patron's art collection in this lovely old building, eat tapas in the bar, or sit outside in the courtyard at the back and share some wonderful plates.
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El Caserío de las Monjas
4 C. Federico Téllez Macías
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Dine indoors amongst the patron's art collection in this lovely old building, eat tapas in the bar, or sit outside in the courtyard at the back and share some wonderful plates.
Sit at the bar and enjoy great tapas, or take a seat in the restaurant for excellent meals. We recommend the gambas pil pil and steak!
Casa Paqui
Sit at the bar and enjoy great tapas, or take a seat in the restaurant for excellent meals. We recommend the gambas pil pil and steak!
Bustling seafood eatery - and they have a take away shop right night door if you can't manage dessert before you leave!
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Restaurante la Gamba Dorada
4 C. Pintor Antonio de Vélez
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Bustling seafood eatery - and they have a take away shop right night door if you can't manage dessert before you leave!
Great place for coffee and breakfast, popular with the locals, perfect for people-watching!
Cafeteria IRIS
Great place for coffee and breakfast, popular with the locals, perfect for people-watching!

Sightseeing

The best views of the region!
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Fortress of Velez-Malaga
28 C. Palafranero Sebastián Sáncez
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The best views of the region!
Situated just inside the front door of the Town Hall in Plaza de Las Carmelitas, the friendly staff are very helpful!
Tourist Information Point Town Hall Velez Malaga
12 Pl. Carmelitas
Situated just inside the front door of the Town Hall in Plaza de Las Carmelitas, the friendly staff are very helpful!

Parks & Nature

Stroll or jog around this lovely park, visit the ducks and geese, enjoy the local flora.
María Zambrano Park
8 C. Pintor Antonio Hidalgo
Stroll or jog around this lovely park, visit the ducks and geese, enjoy the local flora.
This water park features a range of water slides & pools, plus a restaurant & lounge. Great fun for the more adventurous, or just a lovely place to relax, sunbathe and swim if you prefer pool to beach. Calle Ruta del Pomelo, s/n, 29740 Vélez-Málaga Open: June to September
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Parque acuático Aquavelis
s/n C. Ruta del Pomelo
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This water park features a range of water slides & pools, plus a restaurant & lounge. Great fun for the more adventurous, or just a lovely place to relax, sunbathe and swim if you prefer pool to beach. Calle Ruta del Pomelo, s/n, 29740 Vélez-Málaga Open: June to September

Shopping

The weather is always good here - well, mostly! So if it's too hot or too cold, why not have a wander around our local shopping centre? Dunnes Stores, C&A, Eroski Supermarket, Primor for perfumes and cosmetics, Casa for housewares, Mango and Zara, amongst lots of others. On the first floor you will find numerous restaurants, as well as a gym, bowling alley and cinema (with certain films in English).
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Shopping Centre El Ingenio
18 Av. del Rey Juan Carlos I
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The weather is always good here - well, mostly! So if it's too hot or too cold, why not have a wander around our local shopping centre? Dunnes Stores, C&A, Eroski Supermarket, Primor for perfumes and cosmetics, Casa for housewares, Mango and Zara, amongst lots of others. On the first floor you will find numerous restaurants, as well as a gym, bowling alley and cinema (with certain films in English).
This street, along with Calle Canalejas, runs through the centre of town and has a myriad of shops to browse as you go.
Calle Camino de Málaga
Calle Camino de Málaga
This street, along with Calle Canalejas, runs through the centre of town and has a myriad of shops to browse as you go.