Sedella lies 62 kilometres from Malaga and 33 kilometres from the coast at Torre del Mar. It is located within the area of Axarquia, on the scenic Mudejar Architecture Route.

Sedella is a small whitewashed town with a population of approximately 935 inhabitants who are mainly Spanish and there are a small number of English and Dutch residents.It lies, at 689 metres above sea level, in the foothills of the Sierra Tejeda mountains in a steep, mountainous area. Vineyards, almond and olive groves as well as some vegetable plantations on the terraces near town,are the principal sources of income. The area is irrigated by the river Rio de la Fuente and numerous small streams cascading down from the mountains. It is situated in a commanding position near the ruins of a medieval fort. Narrow winding streets lead the visitor to the church of San Andres in the higher part of the town near which there is a tower with Mudéjar decorative artwork, still in a fairly good state of conservation.

Of Arab origin the village and much of the adjacent land were presented to Don Diego Fernandez de Cordoba after the re-conquest in recognition of assistance given to the Monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella. There are some tapas bars and restaurants,a weekly market and a daily supply of fresh meat, fish and vegetables. There is a bus service daily to the provincial capital Malaga. Similar to most towns in the area Sedella is on the perimeter of the Sierra Tejeda Wildlife Reserve, a nature lovers´ paradise with its interesting and varied flora and fauna.

The climate is mild in the winter and warm to hot in the summer.

PLACES TO STAY:

There are many places to let in the area, please see Andalucia, Properties to let on The web site www.spanish-homes.com . There is a hotel called La Casa Pinta with swimming pool, restaurant and en-suite accommodation.

BARS AND EATING OUT:

There is Lorena Bar serving good tapas, the Piano Bar restaurant (better known as Rafas) open in the summer season and Bar Chiringuito a popular local bar serving tapas and menu Del dia. The Plaza Bar is very popular and people say it serves the best tapas in the whole region.