mountain pass
Alto de Velefique
A twisting road through the semi-desert landscape of Almería province, gaining fame as a Vuelta a España climb and a hidden gem for motorcycle touring.
56 km · about 65 min drive
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Velez Rubio
Andalusia, Spain · Europe
About Velez Rubio
Velez Rubio sits on the route: 10 minutes from Vélez-Blanco, 56km from Alto de Velefique.
Velez Rubio is in Andalusia, Spain, with about 6,600 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Vélez-Blanco, about 5 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Velez Rubio?
Within an hour or so of Velez Rubio: Alto de Velefique (56 km), Mojácar Pueblo (60 km).
Are there any good drives near Velez Rubio?
The nearest famous roads are Alto de Velefique, Puerto de las Palomas (Cazorla) and Puerto de la Ragua.
Where is Velez Rubio?
Velez Rubio is in Andalusia, Spain, about 5 km from Vélez-Blanco.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 6,630
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Spain
- Region
- Andalusia
- Timezone
- Europe/Madrid
- Coordinates
- 37.6484, -2.0769
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Spain
Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.
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Worth the detour from Velez Rubio
2 notable places within an hour's drive.
scenic viewpoint
Mojácar Pueblo
A cascade of brilliant-white cubic houses tumbling down a hill above the Almería coast, with sweeping sea views.
60 km · about 70 min drive
Driving roads near Velez Rubio
5 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 56 kmAlto de VelefiqueA twisting road through the semi-desert landscape of Almería province, gaining fame as a Vuelta a España climb and a hidden gem for motorcycle touring.
- 60 kmMojácar PuebloA cascade of brilliant-white cubic houses tumbling down a hill above the Almería coast, with sweeping sea views.
Driving in Spain
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.55/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€4.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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