A car is recommended for this property and to see the best of the local area however public transport is available and taxi’s are reasonably priced. Further information on public transport is listed below. The nearest airports to Velez are Malaga and Granada however if your willing to travel further by road, you may consider Almeria or Murcia airports.
Velez de Benaudalla is situated between the old main road from Granada (N323) to Motril and the new Motorway, A44 (E902), ‘Autovia de Sierra Nevada’ this follows a similar route. Detailed instructions for arrival by car will be sent to you before your holiday, but the village is very well sign posted whichever direction you approach from.
Many budget airlines operate into Malaga airport which is 65 miles from Velez, taking approximately 1 hour 10 minutes by car.
Here are some of the carriers offering low cost flights:
http://www.ryanair.com/
http://www.easyjet.com/en/
http://www.jet2.com/
http://www.monarch.co.uk/
We also recommend www.onthebeach.co.uk for a good flight comparison website.
Granada Airport is approximately 42 miles from Velez, taking approximately 50 minutes by car. Some UK airports operate flights into Granada including BA.
Check flights here:
http://www.britishairways.com/travel/home/public/en_gb
Hire Cars
There are many hire car companies operating at Spanish airports especially Malaga. If you are flying into Malaga here are a few companies you may like to use. Also check the fuel surcharges before you book, as some companies charge high fees.
www.malagacar.com
http://www.hellehollis.com/
http://dragoncars.com/cars/4586290988
Public Transport
There are regular buses through Velez whether your heading up to Granada or down towards Motril and the coast. You can even get a coach directly to Malaga and the prices are very reasonable. You can check routes and fares on the following website.