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Spain · Andalusia / Málaga

Best beaches in Vélez-Málaga

4 ranked beaches in Vélez-Málaga, Andalusia / Málaga

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Vélez-Málaga

  1. 1

    Playa de Benajarafe

    Long low-rise beach with local atmosphere east of Málaga city.

    7.0
  2. 2

    Playa de Caleta de Vélez

    Beach by the fishing marina, useful for real local coastal coverage.

    7.0
  3. 3

    Playa de Torre del Mar

    Large Axarquía beach with promenade appeal and strong regional family use.

    7.0
  4. 4

    Playa de Valle Niza

    Quiet stretch near coastal campsites and residential zones, often underrepresented.

    7.0

What makes Vélez-Málaga's beaches stand out?

Vélez-Málaga sits in Andalusia / Málaga, Spain and is home to 4 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Vélez-Málaga or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.