Caleta de Vélez
Vélez-Málaga, Málaga · Andalucía
Description
A beach flanking La Caleta de Vélez's fishing and sports harbor. Busy with good services throughout.
Caleta de Vélez is an urban beach of sand in Vélez-Málaga (Málaga). The sand is dark.
It measures 1,000 metres long and 30 metres wide. Recorded occupancy is high.
Sea conditions per the registry: moderate surf. It is reached by car. There is parking.
The MITECO registry records a lifeguard service at this beach. Hazard signage is recorded.
Facilities
Confirmed in the registry
Not recorded in the registry: Surf zone, Diving, Nudism.
Facilities per the MITECO beach registry. “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty. Always check local signage before swimming.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a lifeguard at Caleta de Vélez?
Yes. The MITECO beach registry records a lifeguard service here. Cover is usually seasonal, so check the posted hours when you arrive.
How do you get to Caleta de Vélez?
According to the MITECO registry, Caleta de Vélez is reached by car. There is parking.
Is Caleta de Vélez a good beach for children?
Caleta de Vélez has a children's area on record. There is a lifeguard service. Always check the day's conditions before swimming.
Does Caleta de Vélez have a Blue Flag?
Yes. Caleta de Vélez is listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data, an award that requires bathing-water quality, services and environmental information.
Nearby beaches
| Beach | Municipality | Water temperature | Blue Flag |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algarrobo | Algarrobo | 22.5°C | Yes |
| Mezquitilla | Algarrobo | 22.5°C | — |
| Torre del Mar | Vélez-Málaga | 22.9°C | Yes |
| Lagos | Vélez-Málaga | 22.6°C | — |
| El Morche | Torrox | 22.5°C | — |
| Almayate | Vélez-Málaga | 22.9°C | — |
| El Cenicero | Torrox | 22.5°C | — |
| Ferrara | Torrox | 22.5°C | Yes |
| Cala de El Sillón | Torrox | 22.3°C | — |
| Río Torrox | Torrox | 22.6°C | — |
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