Destination guide
Ronda
Spain
Ronda is a town in Malaga in Spain. Set in and around a deep gorge spanned by an impressive bridge, the relaxing atmosphere here is a great break from some of the more tourist-ridden places on the south coast of Spain, however it can still be packed with day-trippers from the Costa del Sol, especially during the peak…
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Park your car immediately upon arrival and do not attempt to drive through the historic quarters; the narrow, winding streets are notoriously difficult to navigate and best explored entirely on foot.
Prioritize visiting the Tajo Gorge and the Puente Nuevo early in the morning or late in the afternoon to avoid the peak crowds of day-trippers that flood the town during the middle of the day.
If you plan to hike the popular trail down to the bottom of the gorge, check for recent rainfall; during extended dry spells, the river can become unpleasant due to the local sewage output.
Download the official hiking routes and GPS coordinates from the tourist information website to navigate the trails; for those who prefer physical copies, the local tourist office provides printed maps for a small fee.
Seek out authentic Andalusian dining just outside the ancient walls of the old town, such as Cafe Bar La Bodega, to find better value and a more local atmosphere than the restaurants directly overlooking the main gorge.
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Best time to go
Best window: February–June and September–December
Kind weather all year — there is no month to avoid.
Rated from ten years of daily temperature and rainfall recorded at this destination, via Open-Meteo's ERA5 reanalysis. Hover a month for its real numbers.
Getting around
Getting around
Ronda is a small town, both easily and best navigated on foot. While driving in by car may be interesting - once within Ronda - park it! Ronda is difficult to navigate by car, especially in the older quarters.
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What to see
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Puente Nuevo
Worth itAlso recommended by Lonely Planet
You look 98 meters down into the Río Guadalevín gorge from this 1793 stone bridge connecting Ronda's two halves.
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Jardines de Cuenca viewpoint
Worth itAlso recommended by Lonely Planet
Morning light here gives you the classic photograph of the bridge spanning the gorge.
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Plaza de Toros de Ronda
Worth itAlso recommended by Lonely Planet
Modern bullfighting was effectively invented in this ring, later drawing devotees like Ernest Hemingway and Orson Welles, whose ashes are buried nearby.
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Plaza de Toros
Calle Virgen de la Paz, 15· Cheap
The oldest and one of the most highly regarded of Spain's bull rings, built in 1785 in the neoclassical style. This is considered to be the cradle of modern Spanish bullfighting, where Pedro Romero (1754-1839) developed a new style of…
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Palacio de Mondragón
Plaza de Mondragón, 5· Cheap
A former Moorish palace with beautiful courtyards, a terrace, and a fantastic view. Today it houses a small museum dedicated to the history of the town.
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Iglesia de Santa Maria la Mayor
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This is most important church in Ronda, built after the reconquista on the site of town's former principal Moorish mosque, with construction lasting from 1485 until the end of the 17th century.
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Iglesia de Espíritu Santo
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Construction of this church began in 1485 and was completed 20 years later. The church has a nave with three vaults, and from the outside has the appearance of a fortification.
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Parque Alameda
near the bull ring
A nice park with shady trees and ample walking space. You can see wonderful panoramas from the viewing platforms.
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What to do
Sendero Los Molinos gorge trail
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You hike along the gorge floor for a look up at the bridge from below, among several trails through Ronda's dramatic canyon.
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La Casa Del Rey Moro
cross the famous bridge into La Cuidad, take the first proper street to the left; La Casa is on the left
Pretty gardens and a castle undergoing renovation. The main attraction, however, is the water mine – underground steps leading all the way down to the bottom of the gorge.
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Interpretation Center of Ronda Wine
Calle Gonzalez Campos, 2· Cheap
Old winery and now a museum of wine, offering wine tastings and vineyard tours.
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Sportmountain
Considered possibly one of the most picturesque and historically charged descents in Spain, a river that divides a city in two, with a 100-meter deep abyss.The descent of the river runs through the centre of Ronda.
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Hiking (Ronda)
There are a number of hiking trails around Ronda, including eight with trailheads beginning in Ronda. The tourist information office carries maps and trail descriptions/trail; alternatively their website has a comprehensive list of routes…
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What to eat
Cafe Bar La Bodega
Barrio de San Francisco
Good place for eating authentic Andalusian food, just outside the ancient walls of the old town.
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Albacara Restaurant
La Ciudad, in the Hotel Montelirio
There are several tables on a terrace with views of the Puente Nuevo.
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Huskies Sport Bar
Calle Molino, 1
This bar is run by a man who used to live in America and it's decently priced and has a good atmosphere.
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Where to stay
Hotel Ronda
La Ciudad· Expensive
Formerly a family home, this has been remodeled into a tasteful and quiet five-room hotel a short walk from the Puente Nuevo. Free wi-fi, breakfast included.
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Hotel Catalonia Reina Victoria
Mercadillo· Expensive
A large hotel on the edge of the cliff, with great views. Free wi-fi, gym, pool, breakfast, restaurant on-site.
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Hostal Ronda Sol
La Ciudad· Moderate
A family-run place; the mother of the family at least speaks fluent French as well as Spanish.
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Hotel Enfrente Arte Ronda
Mercadillo· Expensive
This hotel is almost entirely designed with recycled materials. Free wi-fi.
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Hotel El Tajo
Mercadillo· Pricey
Has on-site restaurant and bar, free Wi-Fi.
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Hotel Morales
Mercadillo· Pricey
Free Wi-Fi, bicycles available for rent.
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