Caleta de Velez
| Caleta de Vélez | |
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| Country | Spain |
| Province | Málaga |
| Comarca | Axarquía |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.2 km2 (1.6 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 3,659 |
| • Density | 870/km2 (2,300/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
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Caleta de Velez is a village in the Spanish province of Malaga, Andalusia. It belongs to Velez-Malaga and it is in Axarquía. It is 35 kilometers away from Malaga. 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.
Buildings in Caleta near the beach.
Transport
Roads
The Autovía A-7, (Autovia del Mediterraneo) passes to the north and the N340 crosses Caleta closer to the coast.
Bus
This two routes of ALSA stop in Caleta de Velez:
- Line Málaga - Nerja
- Line Malaga - Torrox
There is also a line of local bus Caleta - Almayate.
Boats
Caleta de Velez has a sea port.
Culture
Gastronomy
Its gastronomy is based on Mediterranean food, such as fish soups, "pescaito" or avocado.
References
Coordinates: 36°44′00″N 4°03′00″W / 36.7333°N 4.0500°W
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