Caleta de Velez facts for kids
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Caleta de Vélez
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| Country | Spain |
| Province | Málaga |
| Comarca | Axarquía |
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| • Total | 4.2 km2 (1.6 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,659 |
| • Density | 871/km2 (2,256/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Caleta de Vélez is a village in the Spanish province of Málaga, Andalusia. It belongs to Vélez-Málaga and it is in Axarquía. It is 35 kilometers away from Málaga. 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.
Transport
Roads
The Autovía A-7, (Autovia del Mediterraneo) passes to the north and the N340 crosses Caleta de Vélez closer to the coast.
Bus
This two routes of ALSA stop in Caleta de Vélez:
- Line Málaga - Nerja
- Line Málaga - Torrox
There is also a line of local bus Caleta de Vélez - Almayate.
Boats
Caleta de Vélez has a sea port.
Culture
Gastronomy
Its gastronomy is based on Mediterranean food, such as fish soups, "pescaito" or avocado.
See also
In Spanish: Caleta de Vélez para niños
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