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.

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Playa de Benajarafe

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

7.0

Playa de Caleta de Vélez

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

7.0

Playa de Torre del Mar

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

7.0

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.