During our recent visit to Sedella in the mountainous region of Andalucía, Spain, we had the chance to explore some beautiful nearby trails. As well as spending time with family in this peaceful white village, we took a couple of mountain walks to soak in the scenery, enjoy some sunshine, and spot local points of interest like a Roman bridge and a restored stone guard’s hut.

It was a lovely opportunity to admire Sedella from a distance, enjoy nature, and get some fresh air. Read on to see what we discovered on our walks, along with lots of photos to give you a feel for the area.

Where is Sedella?

Firstly, you might be wondering where Sedella is! It’s a white mountain village near the Malaga region of southern Spain. This is where we started our two mountain walks on our recent trip to Spain. Sedella is also very beautiful for walking around. Check out my other article to explore the streets of Sedella and see lots of photos.

Sedella Roman Bridge – “Puente Árabe”

On one of our walks, we made our way from Sedella to the Puente Árabe, a picturesque stone bridge that crosses the stream just outside the village. While it’s often referred to as a “Roman bridge,” some sources suggest it may be medieval in origin. Either way, it’s a peaceful and scenic spot with a lot of charm.

There’s also a similar, larger bridge in the nearby village of Salares and a walking route that connects Sedella to Salares through the mountains. We didn’t do that route this time, but it’s on our list for next time.

Years ago, before washing machines were commonplace, the women of Sedella would gather at this bridge to wash clothes in the stream using the smooth rocks. Later, the village had a traditional launderette, which is now disused, but it still features lovely artwork showing this part of village life, with women washing fabrics by hand at the bridge.

Here’s the location of the Puente Árabe:

Sedella Mountain Walk to a Beautiful Viewpoint

On another sunny day during our visit, we took a different route from Sedella heading up into the mountains. Even though it was February, it felt warm and spring-like, especially with the almond trees in full pink blossom, dotting the hillsides and making the landscape look even more beautiful.

The sun made the paths sparkle, and whenever our 9-year-old began to tire, we looked for the glittering rocks along the trail. Some of them genuinely shimmered like silver or gold, and we spent part of the walk searching for the most sparkly ones together.

We passed El Molino, an old mill with a platform where you can peek down into the bottom right side of the building and see the original mechanism.

Here’s the location of El Molino:

The walk also led us past fascinating trees with thick webbed roots and some odd-looking nests hanging from the pine trees — filled with wriggling caterpillars. They weren’t butterfly cocoons, but something else entirely. A curious sight along the way!

La Choza del Guarda – The Guard’s Hut

One of the first places we stopped was La Choza del Guarda, which translates to “The Guard’s Hut”. It’s a small restored stone shelter once used by a forest guard in the 1960s. These huts were built as protection from wind, rain, and even snow while the guard looked after the newly planted pine forests in the area.

It was abandoned when forest management changed, and vehicles replaced the need for such remote shelters. In 2011, the hut was restored using local materials like reeds to resemble its original form. According to the information sign we translated, visitors are welcome to stop here and enjoy the sounds and sights of this tranquil spot.

Here’s the translation I got, not quite accurate, but close enough:

“It was built approximately in the 1960s, by the Guard of the area.

It was a small shelter to be able to protect himself from inclement weather, rain, wind, and sometimes snow, during the performance of his work. His main functions were to guard the new repopulation of pine trees that had been carried out in the forest.

It was abandoned from the moment the operation and organisation of forest management was changed, going on to have vehicles to be able to Perform their duties.

In 2011 it has been restored as much as possible to its original form, using native materials of the area, such as reeds, reeds and Bolinas among others.

At this point the visitor can make a small stop, and enjoy the sounds and landscapes of this beautiful place.”

Picnic at Mirador de Los Pozuelos

We continued along the trail to Mirador de Los Pozuelos, a scenic viewpoint high up in the mountains above Sedella. We stopped here for a well-earned picnic and to admire the stunning panoramic views across the surrounding peaks and valleys. It’s a peaceful place to pause and take in the vast, natural beauty of the region.

Here’s the location of the viewpoint:

And it’s location in relation to Sedella village:

El Saltillo Suspension Bridge – For Next Time!

We didn’t make it to the El Saltillo Hanging Bridge this time as we had the children with us, but we saw a sign pointing towards it on our route. The warnings made it clear that it’s not suitable for children under 10, and even 10–12-year-olds must be accompanied by an adult.

The trail is known to be quite dangerous on one side, with a very narrow path and a sheer drop, so not ideal with young children. Our youngest has just turned 10, so this hike is definitely on our list for the future. It looks like an exciting experience for confident hikers and those after a bit of adventure.

We took a photo of the sign showing what the bridge looks like, and it’s clear why it’s considered a must-do for adventurous walkers in this area.

Walking Back to Sedella

On our return walk to Sedella, we were again greeted by more almond blossoms, peaceful views, and gentle sunshine. The light in the late afternoon made the mountains glow softly, and we made it back just in time to enjoy a lovely sunset over the village!

Final thoughts

We really enjoyed these peaceful mountain walks near Sedella. From spotting almond blossoms to discovering hidden historical gems like the Roman bridge and guard’s hut, each walk gave us a new appreciation for the beauty and history of this part of Spain. If you’re visiting Sedella or the surrounding villages, pack your walking shoes—you’ll be rewarded with incredible views and tranquil trails.

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