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Excellent place to relax and enjoy a good swim

The Gothic and Mudéjar-style Church of San Juan Bautista in Vélez-Málaga was built in 1487 on the site of a medieval mosque. Throughout its history, it has undergone several renovations and structural changes. It was enlarged between 1541 and 1564, and its famous bell tower was added. It features three naves of six bays each, separated by six-pointed transverse arches. The central nave is the largest and contrasts in size with the other two. The other major restoration took place in the mid-19th century, during which Neoclassical features were added. The work was commissioned by Federico Vahey, Minister of Justice under Isabella II. It is a church of great architectural, historical, and artistic value.

The 9.6-meter-high old lighthouse, built in 1929, and the new, approximately 24.7-meter-high lighthouse, built in 1974, are still in operation. It is located directly on the promenade and is visible from afar. Its automatic signal has a range of approximately 13 nautical miles. Inside, 106 steps of an iron staircase lead up to the top. The small, 9-meter-high lighthouse, which stands next to the new "large" one, was built in 1969 but did not meet modern requirements.

In 1956, the trademark was created that made Osborne famous around the world - not least because of the ongoing presence of the almost 14-meter-high silhouettes on Spain's highways. The Osborne bull was originally planned as a large billboard on Spanish roads, where it was to serve as an advertisement for the Veterano brandy. In 1956, the Spanish agency Azor was commissioned to design an advertising board for the Veterano brandy. The designer Manolo Prieto, who worked there, was tasked with implementing the design and developed the Osborne bull, which is now known around the world. Over time, it developed from a trademark into a national symbol of Spain. The Osborne bulls that can be seen today no longer have any advertising lettering. There are currently around 90 bulls distributed unevenly across Spain, 21 of which are in Andalusia.

The original lighthouse was built in 1864, but due to coastal erosion and other problems, it was rebuilt and relocated several times. The current lighthouse was finally built in its current position in 1976 after several moves. The Torre del Mar lighthouse is not only a functional part of coastal navigation, but also a popular destination for a tour, especially at sunset. The lighthouse is a fine example of the combination of modern technology with the traditions of seafaring along the Spanish coast.

Next to the blue and white lighthouse, you can also stroll very nicely along the boulevard. Of course, you can also go for an excellent swim in the sea there, or feast in the beach taverns.

Beautiful lighthouse with its "little" brother.

In the sixties of the 20th century, due to the great urban development of the city, a new lighthouse was built to replace the previous one. First, a small rectangular ashlar tower was built next to a house similar to the old lighthouse. However, in 1976, during the construction of the Paseo Marítimo, a new lighthouse was erected next to the old one. This new lighthouse is a large cylindrical tower almost thirty meters high, which has become a landmark in the urban landscape of Torre del Mar.