Velez-Malaga

Among the cities of Andalusia, Vélez-Málaga stands out for its role as the historic centre of the Axarquía. Set above the valley of the Río Vélez, it lies a short distance inland from the Mediterranean coast, where fertile lowlands have long supported cultivation. The old quarter climbs towards the Fortaleza, a defensive site of Islamic origin that recalls the town’s position in medieval al-Andalus. The Church of Santa María la Mayor, built after the Castilian conquest of 1487 on the site of a former mosque, is another key landmark. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Vélez-Málaga and the Axarquía.

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