Vélez de Benaudalla

CountrySpainProvinceGranadaMunicipalityVélez de BenaudallaArea • Total79 km² (31 sq mi)Elevation70 m (230 ft)Population • Total2,870 • Density36/km² (94/sq mi)Time zoneUTC+1 (CET) • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)

Vélez de Benaudalla is a municipality in the province of Granada, Spain. According to the 2008 census (INE), the city has a population of 2,980 inhabitants.

The municipality includes the hamlet of La Gorgoracha, about 5 km (3.1 mi) south of the municipal center, towards the town of Motril. The Spanish national highway Autovía A-44, a.k.a. European route E 902, has its southern terminus here. Originally a farming area during the 16th century, it is now populated with scattered structures that are used for sporadic stays on weekends or holidays.

36°50′N 3°31′W / 36.833°N 3.517°W / 36.833; -3.517