Nestled in the fertile valley of the Guadalfeo river, the picturesque white washed village of Velez de Benaudalla is located only 15 minutes drive from the popular Costa Tropical coastal towns of Salobrena and Almunecar, and 40 minutes, drive through the Lecrin Valley, to the snow covered Sierra Nevada mountains and ski resort. 

Although Velez de Benaudalla is a very ancient and historic town, Velez de Benaudalla has an interesting mix of old and new Spain, and is able to offer a good selection of modern,  well equipped, luxury holiday rental accommodation, whilst keeping its traditional roots. Velez  de Benaudalla is also host to some excellent local tapas bars together with a variety of shops including grocery stores, bakers and a pharmacy.

Velez de Benaudalla is a very traditional Spanish mountain village and is brimming with the remains of its moorish past.  The narrow streets of the old town with their pretty village houses are enchanting and reflect the towns rich history. The Nazari dynasty ruled the province of Granada for nearly 4 centuries and left behind a legacy of knowledge, gastronomy and according to legend, great treasures that are still to be discovered.  Within Velez de Benaudalla you will find the Casa Jardin Nazari, which was inspired by Granada architecture, and is generally considered to be the finest example of Hispanic-Muslim gardens in Spain, and is certainly on a par with the Generalife Gardens in the Alhambra Palace in Granada.  You will also find other examples of its heritage and historical importance, two of the finest being the Arabic fortress and the Church of the Rosario. 

Situated at the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains, and just below the Las Alpujarras and to the south of the Lecrin Valley, Velez de Benaudalla is bubbling over with adventure activities which can be found close by.  For hill walkers, bird watchers or wild flower and fauna enthusiasts the local countryside holds a wealth of treasures within the amazing local scenery.  More organised activities like hot air ballooning, horse riding, mountain biking to name but a few, are all readily available making Velez de Benaudalla one of the most exciting and interesting holiday destinations of southern Spain. The town has become very popular but has plenty of holiday rental property and lots of investment property for sale.