Caleta de Vélez is a village in the Spanish province of Málaga, Andalusia. It belongs to Vélez-Málaga and it is in Axarquía. It is 35 kilometers away from Málaga. Its population is about 3659 people. It has 4.2 km2 of area.

Geography It is on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, between Torre del Mar and Algarrobo-Costa and has a beach.

Transport

Roads The Autovía A-7, (Autovia del Mediterraneo) passes to the north and the N340 crosses Caleta de Vélez closer to the coast.

Bus This two routes of ALSA stop in Caleta de Vélez: Line Málaga - Nerja Line Málaga - Torrox There is also a line of local bus Caleta de Vélez - Almayate.

Boats Caleta de Vélez has a sea port.

Culture

Gastronomy Its gastronomy is based on Mediterranean food, such as fish soups, "pescaito" or avocado.

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