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Sela

Sela Mountain

Sela is a mountain located in Medina, Saudi Arabia. Travelers visit this site to observe the natural landscape and distance themselves from the urban environment of the city.

Getting There

The mountain is accessible from Medina city centre via taxi or rental car. The drive typically takes approximately 15 to 20 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. The nearest major transit hub for international arrivals is Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED).

Duration of Visit

Depending on whether you intend to hike or simply view the scenery from the base, allow between 1 and 3 hours for your visit.

When to Visit

To avoid extreme heat, visit during the cooler winter months or during the early morning and late afternoon hours. Avoid midday visits during the summer season due to high temperatures.

Nearby Attractions

Because of its location, this site can be combined with several nearby religious landmarks. The following locations are within walking or short driving distance:

  • Mosque of Bani Haram: 0.3km
  • The Seven Mosques: 0.4km
  • Al-Rayah Mosque: 0.7km
  • Abu Bakr Mosque: 1.2km

Updated September 8, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

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Itineraries including this place

2 nights, 3 days

Medina 3-Day Itinerary (2 Nights)

A 3-day route through Medina grouped by daily travel distance for optimal sightseeing.

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Medina 4-Day Itinerary (3 Nights)

A 4-day route through Medina grouped by daily travel distance for optimal sightseeing.

Good to visit alongside

Mosque of Bani Haram

Temples & religious sites

Mosque of Bani Haram

A historic mosque in Medina, Saudi Arabia, built on the site once inhabited by the Bani Haram tribe. Tradition holds that the Prophet Muhammad prayed here during the Battle of the Trench.

0.3 km away
The Seven Mosques

Temples & religious sites

The Seven Mosques

The Seven Mosques is a cluster of six small historic mosques in Medina — despite the name, there are actually not seven. Many pilgrims visit especially for Masjid al-Qiblatain among them.

0.4 km away
Abu Bakr Mosque

Temples & religious sites

Abu Bakr Mosque

One of the oldest mosques in Medina, located southwest of Al-Masjid an-Nabawi. It's a meaningful place to explore the traces of Islamic history.

1.2 km away
Mosque of Al-Ghamama

Temples & religious sites

Mosque of Al-Ghamama

A mosque located near the Prophet's Mosque in Medina, Saudi Arabia. It's a good stop to include on a pilgrimage route.

1.3 km away
As-Sajadah Mosque

Temples & religious sites

As-Sajadah Mosque

A Sunni mosque in Medina, Saudi Arabia, located 900 meters north of the Prophet's Mosque. Its location makes it a convenient stop alongside the Prophet's Mosque during pilgrimage.

1.4 km away
Prophet's Mosque

Temples & religious sites

Prophet's Mosque

An Islamic holy site in Medina, Saudi Arabia, home to the tomb of the Prophet Muhammad. It is considered the second holiest site in Islam.

1.4 km away