Velez de Benaudalla
Velez de Benaudalla Facts
Situated at 36°50’6.648″N and 3°30’54.396″W
Important distances
Motril: 7.5 miles
Granada: 32.3 miles
Almuñécar: 13.7 miles
Other towns close by:
Guajar-Fondón: 5.8 km
Guajar-Faragüit: 6.1 km
Los Guajares: 6.1 km
Izbor: 6.3 km
El Pinar: 8.6 km
Lanjarón: 9.4 km
Airport: Malaga Airport – Granada Airport
1. Distance from the Granada Airport: 40 miles. Time taken is 45 minutes. This airport connects to different flights from Spain.
2. Distance from the Malaga Airport: 65 miles. Time taken is 1 hour and 30 minutes. This airport connects to different International flights.
3. Distance from the Railroad station in Granada to Velez de Benaudalla: 30 miles. Time taken is around 40 minutes
Places to See/Activities
Among the many things to see in this Costa Tropical town, one of the popular places is the Nazari Garden, which dates back to almost 500 years. It is considered as a poetic reminder that transforms into a beautiful paradise of aromas through the different flowers that blossom in different times of the year. Andalucia is in itself a beautiful garden and Velez de Benaudalla is just a part of it.
Since Velez de Benaudalla is situated right at the foot of the mighty Sierra de Lugar Mountain, it offers plenty of acitivites from walking, hiking, trekking to camping, mountain biking and rock climbing. As a result, it has become a popular destination in the recent years with expatriates. Another extremely popular sight is the 15th Century castle, which was restored in 1992 by the Ayuntamiento or the town hall. This castle is from the Arab period although many changes were made to the walls by subsequent rulers. The church of Velez de Benaudalla also known as La Iglesia del Rosario is one of the modern churches in Costa Tropical as compared to the other historical structures and dates back to the 18th century. It was designed by Ventura Rodríguez.
Important distances
The Costa Tropical coastline: 6 miles
Ski slopes of Sierra Nevada: 31 miles
Sandy beach: 6 miles
Nudist beach: 12.5 miles
Shingle beach: 6 miles
9 hole/18-hole golf course: 6 miles
Marina: 6 miles
Nightlife
The night life in Velez de Benaudalla is not as good as in Granada city but then you can always drive down to Granada city to enjoy some of the city’s acclaimed hospitality.
Weather
The weather in Velez de Benaudalla is perfect for tourists as you can enjoy around 320 days of sunshine. The beaches are a hot favorite but so are the icy slopes of the Sierra Nevada. Winters are cold with a shower or two here and there while the summers are relatively warm.
