Sediles brings together the foothills of the Sierra Vicor and a remarkable architectural and cultural history. Between the landscape, church, traditional wine cellars and museums, you can discover different sides of the town: the mountain range that shapes Sediles, as well as works of art and the history of wine and olive oil production.

Sierra Vicor: landscape and access

Sediles lies on the foothills of the Sierra Vicor, a major mountain range in the Iberian System of Zaragoza province. The landscape associated with Sediles includes forests of holm oaks, kermes oaks and junipers, as well as reforested pine forests. Numerous species of mushrooms also grow there. The Sierra Vicor extends beyond Sediles, covers a total of 10,409 hectares and is included in the Natura 2000 network as a Site of Community Importance.

The main and best access to the Casilla de Tejas area is from Sediles, heading uphill along Calle Sierra Vicor into the foothills of the Sierra. Check trail conditions locally before setting out. A notable natural landmark is the Pino de los Seis Brazos: the black pine has a trunk diameter of 2.70 metres and a crown just under 15 metres high. Its exceptional size is linked to a small aquifer that emerges from the rock.

The night sky also gives the region a distinctive character. The Sierra Vicor, which includes Sediles, Codos, Orera and Belmonte de Gracián, is certified as a Starlight tourism destination because of its altitude, clear skies and unusually dark nights for inland Spain. If you are travelling specifically for the astronomical conditions, check the current certification status.

Church, chapel and crafts

The Iglesia Parroquial de la Exaltación de la Santa Cruz is a Baroque church from the early 17th century and a defining feature of the townscape. Its artworks include a gilded, polychrome Renaissance altarpiece dating from 1532. Damián Forment created it with Juan de Moreto for the Church of San Juan de Vallupié in Calatayud. After that church was demolished around 1769, the altarpiece was brought to Sediles.

The Ermita de la Virgen del Villar stands in a distinctive cultural landscape: century-old olive trees grow on dry-stone terraces around the chapel. The Calera del Tio Julio, a historic lime kiln with a circular shaft about four metres deep, offers another glimpse into the history of local work. It was operated by D. Julio Ceamanos and his son Facundo.

Wine, olive oil and local traditions

The Museo del Vino is located beneath the municipal albergue, in a well-preserved old wine cellar with a wine press. On display are an old rope press, barrels, earthenware jars and other equipment used to make and store wine. Check current opening hours before visiting.

The Museo del Aceite de Sediles is housed in a former olive oil mill. It displays various elements used to produce Sediles’s renowned AOVE (extra virgin olive oil) and offers guided tours with olive oil tastings. Arrange your visit in advance.

For the Romería de la Virgen del Villar, worshippers walk from the village church to the Ermita on the afternoon of 30 April, praying the rosary along the way. A novena in honour of the patron saint is traditionally held from 21 to 29 April. Confirm the dates and this year’s arrangements before your trip. Sediles also holds the Mercado Tradicional Aragonés every year; check the calendar for the current date.

The wine cellars of Sediles are currently open or have no doors. They can be viewed from inside via the narrow paths that led to them in the past. Check that access is physically safe before going inside.

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