Torre del Mar

Torre del Mar is the coastal part of Vélez-Málaga, the main town of the Axarquía, the region east of Málaga. Vélez-Málaga itself lies a little inland. Torre del Mar is its beach town.

What it is like

• Flat and walkable. The town is level, with a wide sandy beach and a long, broad promenade that is good for walking and cycling.
• Lived in all year. It has ordinary shops, markets and schools, and it does not close down in winter.
• Spanish first. Summer visitors are mostly Spanish families, with a smaller international community than in the west.
• A working harbour next door. Caleta de Vélez, just to the east, has a fishing port and a marina.

The countryside behind is known for avocados, mangoes and white hill villages.

Getting around

• No train. Buses run to Málaga and along the coast to Nerja.
• The A-7 motorway passes just inland and is the way to Málaga and the airport.
• Inside the town you can manage on foot or by bike.

Who it suits

Remote workers and families who want a practical beach town and are happy to live mostly in Spanish.

Keep in mind

There are no gaming offices here that we know of. A Málaga office means a motorway commute, and Marbella is too far for most people to do daily. Read our guide to working in iGaming in Spain if you plan to work remotely.