Ipark Motorhome Caleta de Velez

The Ipark motorhome area in Caleta de Vélez is located in the heart of the marina and fishing port, the only one on the entire Eastern Costa del Sol and one of the most active in the province of Málaga. Featuring 33 spaces and 32 EV charging points — a ratio of nearly one power connection per spot, which is exceptional for any motorhome area — this parking facility is the perfect base for exploring Axarquía, one of the most unique and inexplicably lesser-known territories in Andalusia.

Caleta de Vélez belongs to the municipality of Vélez-Málaga, capital of Axarquía and gateway to an inland region combining hillside white villages, unique subtropical crops in Europe, top-tier hiking routes, and a cuisine with Phoenician and Arab influences that no other corner of the Costa del Sol can match. The port is the fishing heart of the municipality: every morning, boats arrive with the night’s catch, and the freshest fish on the Mediterranean coast goes straight to the surrounding beach bars and restaurants.

• Location: Marina and Fishing Port of Caleta de Vélez, Vélez-Málaga, Málaga
• Total spaces: 33 spaces for motorhomes. (2 spaces up to a maximum of 10 meters and 31 spaces up to a maximum of 8 meters)
• Electricity points: 32 power outlets — reservation and management via the payment machine and central totem.
• Opening Hours: Open 24 hours, 365 days a year
• Access: Automatic license plate reading upon entry + registration at the payment machine. If you do not have a reservation, go to the payment machine to register your entry (and add electricity supply if desired) and pay for the stay with a bank card. Once payment is made, collect the receipt, as it contains the access code to the restrooms and showers (this receipt may be requested by iPark staff). All users, whether they have a reservation or not, must go to the central totem to register an available parking spot (marked in green).
• If you have purchased electricity supply, you must also select the corresponding icon and register an available charging post (marked in green).
• Payment: Payment machine – bank card only (cash is not accepted)
• Pets: Allowed, must be on a leash and tied (mandatory condition out of respect for other users)
• Height restriction: No restriction — fully outdoor venue
• Surveillance: On-site Ipark staff on rotating shifts + 24h CCTV cameras monitored from the Control Center
• Rates: Check Ipark website

Our motorhome parking in Caleta de Vélez offers a comprehensive set of services covering all the needs of motorhome travelers, with the added advantage that practically every spot features its own power connection point:

• Parking with authorized overnight stay — 33 outdoor spaces
• Drinking water supply included in the stay price
• 32 electric charging points — reservation and management via payment machine/totem
• Grey and black water disposal included in the stay price
• Restrooms and toilets included with the stay.
• Hot showers included with the stay.
• Vehicle washing is strictly prohibited.
• Pets are allowed (must be kept on a leash and tied)

The access system at Ipark Caleta de Vélez is automatic right from the start. The control camera reads your license plate upon entry. If you do not have a reservation, head to the payment machine to register your entry (you can add electricity here) and pay for the stay with a bank card. Collect the receipt, as it contains the access code for the restrooms and showers. Everyone must go to the central totem to register an available parking spot (marked in green).

Electricity: at the central totem, you can check real-time availability of posts via the information icon, each identified by a letter, and reserve the one you need. Access to restrooms and showers is unlocked once the daily stay is paid for (the access code is printed on the payment receipt).

Availability: a screen at the entrance displays available spots in real time. The central totem indicates the free spots of the area’s current occupancy.

Reservations: available through the Ipark website, the Iparkcity app, or directly upon arrival at the payment machine.

The area features Ipark staff present on-site and CCTV video surveillance monitored from Ipark’s CECO (Control Center). You can leave your motorhome with complete peace of mind while exploring Axarquía, Nerja, or any surrounding destination.

The port and immediate surroundings

• Caleta de Vélez fishing port: the only marina and fishing port on the Eastern Coast of Málaga. Early in the morning, you can watch the boats arrive with the night’s catch. The fish market atmosphere, beach bars, and waterfront restaurants make this setting a place with an authenticity that is hard to find on the Costa del Sol.
• Caleta de Vélez Beach: fine dark sand beach right next to the port, with full amenities and a family atmosphere. Perfect for a Mediterranean dip just steps away from the area.
• Axarquía Coastal Path: the promenade connecting Caleta de Vélez with Torre del Mar to the west is part of a coastal trail network running along the Eastern Coast. Ideal for walking or cycling from the area.
• Saturday Street Market: every Saturday morning, one of the liveliest markets in the region takes place in Caleta de Vélez, featuring fresh local products, handicrafts, and a vibrant local atmosphere.
• Baviera Golf: just a few kilometers from the port, a golf course designed by player José María Cañizares located in a valley with a privileged microclimate. One of the most unique courses on the Costa del Sol.

Just 5 km from the port, Vélez-Málaga is an inland city with a historic center declared a Historic-Artistic Site that deserves at least a half-day visit:

• Moorish Fortress of Vélez-Málaga: built in the 10th century, it was one of the most important fortresses of the Nasrid kingdom. It preserves the Keep (Torre del Homenaje) and original wall sections offering panoramic views over Axarquía.
• Church of Santa María de la Encarnación: the most important church in Vélez, built over a former mosque whose minaret is preserved as a bell tower. 16th-century Gothic-Mudéjar style.
• Convent of San Francisco: commissioned by the Catholic Monarchs alongside a church built over another ancient mosque. Features a 16th-century Mudéjar cloister.
• Beniel Palace (Palacio del Marqués de Beniel): the most representative monument of civil architecture in the capital of Axarquía, featuring a central courtyard and coffered ceiling on the imperial staircase.
• El Ingenio Shopping Center: the major shopping center of Axarquía, located halfway between Vélez-Málaga and Torre del Mar. Includes Zara, Cortefiel, movie theaters, and large supermarkets.

• Torre del Mar: 4 km to the west. The main tourist hub of Vélez-Málaga with a 25 km coastline, a benchmark promenade on the Eastern Costa del Sol, restaurants, and a full entertainment offer.
•  Axarquía Beaches: Chilches, Benajarafe, Valle Niza, Bajamar, and Almayate are dark volcanic sand beaches with minimal urban development, highly appreciated by motorhome travelers seeking tranquility outside the peak season.

• Frigiliana: 22 km away. The first municipality in the province of Málaga to earn accreditation as one of The Most Beautiful Villages in Spain. White hillside alleyways, viewpoints over the Mediterranean, and the best-preserved Moorish historic center in Axarquía. A perfect day trip by motorhome.
• Nerja and its Caves: 20 km away. The Nerja Caves house the largest stalagmite column in the world and cave art over 40,000 years old. The Balcón de Europa, suspended over the Mediterranean, is one of the most photographed viewpoints in Spain.
• Torrox: 12 km away. The municipality with the best climate in Europe according to historical WMO data. An old town with Moorish influence, its own extra virgin olive oil, and peaceful beaches.
• Cómpeta: 30 km away. In the heart of wine-producing Axarquía, famous for its artisanal Muscatel wine and the Night of the Wine (Noche del Vino) celebrated every August. Extraordinary views over the region.
• Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara and Alhama Natural Park: the great natural area of Axarquía, featuring peaks exceeding 2,000 meters and the Chillar River Trail in Nerja, one of the most spectacular gorges in Andalusia.

• Caleta de Vélez Medical Center: auxiliary primary care center in Caleta de Vélez. Main reference hospital: Axarquía Regional Hospital in Vélez-Málaga.
• Torre del Mar Health Center: 4 km away, featuring an emergency department and comprehensive care.
• Pharmacy: several pharmacies in Caleta de Vélez and Torre del Mar, easily accessible from the area.
• Mercadona: in Vélez-Málaga / Torre del Mar, less than 5 km away. The main regional supermarket for major restocking.
• El Ingenio Shopping Center: 5 km away. The main shopping center in Axarquía with a hypermarket, fashion stores, restaurants, and cinemas.
• Torre del Mar Bus Station: 4 km away. Frequent connections to Málaga city, Nerja, Granada, and other towns in Axarquía.