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Playa Caleta de Velez
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About
Playa Caleta de Velez is located on the Alboran Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 61th place out of 92 beaches in the Malaga region 32.1 km away from its center, the city of Malaga. It is one of the beaches of Caleta de Velez settlement, just 0.8 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a spacious bay with and gray sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is quite sharp. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Playa Caleta de Velez coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.
2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa de Torre del Mar, which has a rating of 5.9.
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Playa Caleta de Velez is located in Malaga region (Costa del Sol sub-region) within Caleta de Velez, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
User reviews
"Playa Caleta de Velez is a great spot for some peace and quiet, as there are very few people there in August. It has a couple of beach bars that aren't bad, but the real gem is the nearby bodegón - it's very good and cheap. made up of stones, but there is also a fresh water source. It has WC showers, though unfortunately they are not operational this year due to restrictions..."
Josué Gómez
"This beach near Caleta de Velez is great for a day out - there's a beach bar/bar near the port, bathrooms, and the waves are calm. Plus, the sand is gray and there are fewer pebbles than at other beaches in the area like Mezquitilla, so you won't need to wear booties. However, do bear in mind that lifeguard service ends on the 15th of September, so you won't have that extra ..."
Ethan
User reviews
"Playa Caleta de Velez is a great spot for some peace and quiet, as there are very few people there in August. It has a couple of beach bars that aren't bad, but the real gem is the nearby bodegón - it's very good and cheap. made up of stones, but there is also a fresh water source. It has WC showers, though unfortunately they are not operational this year due to restrictions..."
Josué Gómez
"This beach near Caleta de Velez is great for a day out - there's a beach bar/bar near the port, bathrooms, and the waves are calm. Plus, the sand is gray and there are fewer pebbles than at other beaches in the area like Mezquitilla, so you won't need to wear booties. However, do bear in mind that lifeguard service ends on the 15th of September, so you won't have that extra ..."
Ethan
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A good place to stay! Lots of accommodation options nearby.
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1.1km from center
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270m
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1.1km from center
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300m
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1.1km from center
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300m
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Caleta de Velez
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1.1km from center
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300m
from the beach
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Located at nearest locality
Caleta de Velez
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1.1km from center
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300m
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Caleta de Velez
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1.1km from center
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430m
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1.2km from center
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640m
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1.4km from center
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Oasis Taberna• 29 min walk
- A Contraluz Restaura...• 2.4km
- Stars Café• 2.5km
- Solarium - La Azotea• 2.7km
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- Quisco de Música• 3km
- Paseo Marítimo• 3km
- Homenaje al Boquerón• 3.1km
Transport
- AGP• 39.8km
- La Caleta De Velez• 2 min walk
- Málaga-Centro-Alamed...• 32.6km
Localities
- Caleta de Velez• 900m
- Malaga• 32.1km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Playa Caleta de Velez?
The coastline of Playa Caleta de Velez is covered with gray sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
What are the key activities at Playa Caleta de Velez?
For sunbathing and relaxing, Playa Caleta de Velez has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Playa Caleta de Velez good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is sharp, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Playa Caleta de Velez does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
Is the Playa Caleta de Velez good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is sharp.
Is the Playa Caleta de Velez secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa Caleta de Velez?
The bar is located right on the Playa Caleta de Velez.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Oasis Taberna is the closest place located 2300 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Playa Caleta de Velez?
There are 1668 places to stay in the Playa Caleta de Velez area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Playa Caleta de Velez include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Playa Caleta de Velez from parking?
The Playa Caleta de Velez has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.
Are there any attractions nearby Playa Caleta de Velez?
There are 4 attractions near Playa Caleta de Velez that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Playa de Torre del Mar located in 2.7 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Playa Caleta de Velez?
The month with the highest temperature in Playa Caleta de Velez is August. Its average value reaches 29°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 24°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 12°C and water 16°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Playa Caleta de Velez (Malaga) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.
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