Velez-Malaga joins Malaga transport network: How to get your new travel card today

Residents in Velez-Malaga can now access cheaper travel across the region following the town’s official entry into the Malaga Metropolitan Transport Consortium this May 1. This integration simplifies commutes to Malaga city and surrounding areas while providing big financial relief for frequent passengers.

Huge savings for daily commuters

Commuters travelling between Velez-Malaga and Malaga city will now see fares drop to just 95 cents per journey. Young people under the age of 30 can enjoy even lower rates, with the price fixed at 76 cents. Those heading to Rincon de la Victoria will pay only 71 cents, or 57 cents for youth card holders, such as students.

Switching between different modes of transport, such as buses, the metro, or suburban trains, costs a mere 39 cents within specific time limits. Estimates suggest that regular users, such as commuters, could save over €1,500 every year, a figure that rises to €1,600 for younger residents. Roughly 33,000 people in the local area are expected to benefit from these reduced costs.

Where to buy and top up the Green Card

Twelve authorised sales points across the town now stock the new “Green Card”. These locations are distributed to ensure easy access for residents in various neighbourhoods.

In Velez-Malaga itself, five tobacconists (estancos) provide the service: Avenida Vivar Téllez 81, Calle Aldeodato Altamirano 19, Calle Cristo 58, Calle Reñidero 5, and Pasaje Juan Sebastián Elcano 8C.

Torre del Mar residents can visit four specific sites: Calle San Andrés (Edificio Neptuno 78), Calle Las Yucas 3, Calle Enmedio 24, and Calle del Río 7.

Additional points are available at Carretera de Almería 138 in Benajarafe, Avenida de Andalucía 101 in Caleta de Velez, and Barriada de Lagos 87 in Lagos.

Cards cost between €1.50 and €2.00 to start off with. Credit can then be added in increments of €5, €10, €20, or €30. The system calculates fares based on “jumps” between zones, automatically applying discounts of up to €1.55 depending on the distance travelled.