Costa del Sol · Axarquía
Boat hire in Vélez-Málaga
Boat hire in Vélez-Málaga: 2 companies registered in the municipality, jet skis at Benajarafe and a sailing operator, and the motorboat fleet at Caleta de Vélez harbour, 3 km from Torre del Mar, with 4 companies. With phone, website and Google rating. No commission.
- Companies
- 2 in Vélez-Málaga; 4 in Caleta de Vélez
- 3 km
- Price
- €120 – 1,500 / day
- indicative
- Licence
- No licence needed up to 5 m and 15 hp
- Season
- April – October
- peak July and August
The 2 boat hire companies in Vélez-Málaga
Hiring a boat in Vélez-Málaga
Torre del Mar is the big beach of the Axarquía, but it has no harbour: the municipality of Vélez-Málaga registers 2 rental companies, one of jet skis at Benajarafe and one of sailing, and the motorboat fleet is at the Caleta de Vélez harbour, 3 km away, with 4 companies, a sailing boat and skippered trips. From Caleta you cruise off Torre del Mar and west to Benajarafe, or east to Torrox and Nerja, with the Maro cliffs about 9 miles away.
The season runs from April to October, with several companies open all year. It is open coast with a calm sea in the morning and a breeze in the afternoon.
Ports and departure areas
Puerto de Caleta de Vélez
The only harbour in the Axarquía, 3 km from Torre del Mar; base of the motorboat companies.Types of boat you can hire in Vélez-Málaga
No-licence motorboat
- Requirement
- None: motorboats up to 5 m and 15 hp, daytime, close to the coast
- Price
- €120 – 250 / day (indicative)
Motorboat or RIB
- Requirement
- ICC or a Spanish PNB/PER licence
- Price
- €250 – 650 / day (indicative)
How much does it cost to hire a boat in Vélez-Málaga
Indicative high-season prices from the directory's reference table, reviewed September 2026: a no-licence motorboat costs €120–250 a day; a RIB of 6–8 m, €250–650; a 10–12 m sailing yacht, €400–900 bareboat or €600–1,500 skippered; a catamaran, €1,000–2,500; a skippered motor yacht, from €900. Expect 20–40% less outside July and August. Deposits run from €300 to €2,000 and fuel is extra. Each company sets its own prices.
Boat trips and excursions
Pescamar - Tienda de Pesca
Frequently asked questions
Where do I hire a boat in Torre del Mar?
At the Caleta de Vélez harbour, 3 km east, with 4 companies; Torre del Mar itself has no harbour. Jet skis at Benajarafe beach, 8 km west.
Do I need a licence?
Not for a motorboat up to 5 metres and 15 hp, in daylight and near the coast; ask the Caleta companies what they have. The sailing boat and the Maro cliffs need an ICC or Spanish licence, or a skipper.
How much does a boat cost in Torre del Mar?
A no-licence motorboat, €120–250 a day; a RIB with licence, €250–650; a sailing boat, €400–1,500 depending on whether it is skippered; jet skis by the slot. Indicative high-season ranges; fuel and deposit are extra.
Where can I go from Torre del Mar?
From Caleta, west along the Torre del Mar and Benajarafe beaches, or east past Torrox to Nerja and the Maro cliffs, about 9 miles; open coast with sandy anchorages.
Are there boat trips in Torre del Mar?
Some scheduled coast cruises and dolphin trips from Caleta de Vélez in summer. They are listed under the boat trips category.