![Fuente de Sedella, en la calle Sedella, barrio Heliomar, distrito Churriana, Málaga, España. La fuente se encuentra en una pequeña rotonda de la calle. Consta de un estanque circular formado por bloques de hormigón de perfil curvo pintados de blanco y un aro de surtidores cuyos chorros forman una palmera.[1]](https://prod-images.planyourroadtrips.com/img/city-images/sedella-es-368623--40331/3-Sedella_Fountain.jpg?w=1080&q=80&f=webp)
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Frigiliana
Repeatedly voted Spain's prettiest white village, a steep tumble of geranium-draped lanes above the Costa del Sol.
15 km · about 25 min drive
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Sedella
Andalusia, Spain · Europe
About Sedella
Sedella is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Árchez, 20km from Caves of Nerja.
Sedella is in Andalusia, Spain. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Árchez, about 4 km away.
Sedella is a town and municipality in the province of Málaga, part of the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain. The municipality is situated approximately 54 kilometres from the provincial capital of Málaga, 23 from Vélez-Málaga and 8 from Canillas de Aceituno.
The Sierras of Tejeda, Almijara and AlhamaRead more
Natural Park is just north of the village.
Sedella has a population of approximately 500 residents. The natives are called Sedellanos. The Patron Saint is St Andrew the Apostle. The village church has a bell tower dating back to Moorish time. Other signs of Moorish origin can also be found in one of the last bastions of the Moors. Sedella is also the Center for the Nature Park of Sierra Tejeda and Almijara with a Visitor Centre. The annual summer fiesta is in honour of the Virgin Mary of Esperanza (Hope).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Sedella?
Within an hour or so of Sedella: Frigiliana (15 km), Balcón de Europa, Nerja (19 km), Caves of Nerja (20 km), Alcazaba de Málaga (37 km).
Are there any good drives near Sedella?
The nearest famous roads are Sierra Nevada road to Pico Veleta (A-395), Pico Veleta Road and Puerto de la Ragua.
Where is Sedella?
Sedella is in Andalusia, Spain, about 4 km from Árchez.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 0
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Spain
- Region
- Andalusia
- Timezone
- Europe/Madrid
- Coordinates
- 36.8623, -4.0331
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 Sedella
7 notable places within an hour's drive.
scenic viewpoint
Balcón de Europa, Nerja
A palm-lined seafront promenade jutting on a clifftop balcony with panoramic Mediterranean and mountain views.
19 km · about 20 min drive
natural wonder
Caves of Nerja
Spectacular caverns containing the world's largest known stalactite and prehistoric paintings dating back 42,000 years.
20 km · about 25 min drive
castle
Alcazaba de Málaga
A well-preserved Moorish hilltop citadel overlooking Málaga's port, linked to the Roman theatre at its base.
37 km · about 45 min drive
beach
Costa del Sol
Spain's sun-drenched southern coastline stretching from Malaga to Gibraltar, famous for over 300 days of sunshine per year.
38 km · about 45 min drive
natural wonder
El Torcal de Antequera
A surreal karst landscape of stacked, pancake-like limestone formations carved by erosion, with ibex roaming the trails.
47 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
Alhambra
Stunning Moorish palace and fortress complex in Granada showcasing the finest Islamic art and architecture in Europe.
53 km · about 60 min drive
Driving roads near Sedella
5 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.
- 19 kmBalcón de Europa, NerjaA palm-lined seafront promenade jutting on a clifftop balcony with panoramic Mediterranean and mountain views.
- 62 kmSierra Nevada road to Pico Veleta (A-395)Europe's highest surfaced road climbs from Granada toward Veleta at 3,300m; the upper section is closed to cars but the ascent is superb.
- 63 kmPico Veleta RoadEurope's highest paved road climbs from Granada past the Sierra Nevada ski station toward the 3,396 m Veleta summit, with hairpins above the clouds and views to the Mediterranean.
- 66 kmCaminito del ReyA thrilling boardwalk pinned to sheer cliff faces above the El Chorro gorge, once called the world's most dangerous path.
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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