Velez Malaga in the Axarquia

Velez-Malaga is situated 1 kilometre from Torre del Mar on the coast with a population of 60,000. It is the largest of the regions towns.

Despite it's proximity to the coast it has not developed a tourist industry and is a real working town.

Now there is an ongoing programme of restoration works and new projects funded by the Town Hall

The town lies in the wide valley of the River Vélez from where its main resources are found. These are agricultural products of vines, olives, sugar cane and vegetable and salad crops. Good quality olive oils and wine are produced here.

There are also many garden nurseries growing and selling a wide range of plants, trees and seeds. Velez-Malaga has a varied and interesting architecture with old palaces. 
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There are supermarkets, car sales garages, cafe bars, shops and just about everything you could think of.

The bus station links up the rest of the Axarquia and Malaga.