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Vélez de Benaudalla

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Vélez de Benaudalla is a municipality in the province of Granada, Spain. According to the 2008 census (INE), the city has a population of 2,980 inhabitants.

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The municipality includes the hamlet of La Gorgoracha, about 5 km (3.1 mi) south of the municipal center, towards the town of Motril. The Spanish national highway Autovía A-44, a.k.a. European route E 902, has its southern terminus here. Originally a farming area during the 16th century, it is now populated with scattered structures that are used for sporadic stays on weekends or holidays.

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Village information

Coat of arms of Vélez de Benaudalla
Province
Granada
Autonomous community
Andalucía
Population (INE 2025)
3,108
Altitude
171 m
Area (IGN)
78.8 km²
Postcode
18616, 18670
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The essentials for getting around Vélez de Benaudalla without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.

Getting there

Coordinates: 36.8319° N, 3.5162° O

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By bus: check the regional bus timetables, they change by season. If you come without a car, confirm the last service back before you leave.

Useful facts

Postcode
18616, 18670
Altitude
171 m
Population (INE 2025)
3,108 inhabitants
Province / region
Granada · Andalucía
Official website
velezdebenaudalla.es

Useful phone numbers

  • Emergencies112
  • Poison information91 562 04 20
  • Town councilOn the official website

We only list verified numbers. The town hall itself will give you the number of the clinic or the pharmacy.

When to come

There are no events in Vélez de Benaudalla's calendar yet, so any month works. Ask us about the local festivals: almost every village has one.

  • Spring

    Fields in bloom and good walking temperatures.

  • Summer

    Hot at midday; festivals tend to cluster in these months.

  • Autumn

    Golden light, mushroom season and fewer visitors.

  • Winter

    Cold and short days. Life gathers in the bar and the square.

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Where to sleep in Vélez de Benaudalla

14 registered places to stay

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