The largest of these is the town of Vélez-Málaga itself, just a few kilometres inland, while the resort of Torre del Mar is on the coast, as is the port of La Caleta de Vélez. All three are well linked by road: the Autovía del Mediterráneo, the various older roads and the Avenida Rey Juan Carlos I, which links the town centre with Torre del Mar.

There are various explanations as to why the main town, Vélez-Málaga, is not on the coast, as is usual with municipalities which reach down to the seashore. (Mijas is another exception.) One of these explanations refers to an earthquake in the year 365. The huge waves caused by seismic movement devastated the only settlement on the coast. Remains of this town are to be found at the Phoenician archaeological site of Los Toscanos and in the surrounding area. After this catastrophe it was decided to build a town on the hill where the fortress currently stands. For details of properties in the Torre del Mar area, please contact our Real Estate Agents in Torre del Mar Spain Interealty.