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Are you looking for flights to Spain? If so, there are several reasons why you might want to fly into Malaga airport. Located on the sunny Costa del Sol, Malaga is a popular tourist destination with beautiful beaches, warm weather, and a rich history and culture. It’s an ideal starting point for exploring southern Spain, including the beautiful town of Ronda.

One way to find affordable flights to Malaga is to use a flight aggregator such as WayAway. This platform provides travelers with access to a wide range of airline tickets at the best possible rates. WayAway also offers a WayAway Plus membership plan, which provides cashback on flights, accommodation, car rentals, tours, and more.

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Other airports close to Ronda

While Malaga airport is one of the closest airports to Ronda, it’s not the only option. Other nearby airports include Jerez airport, Seville airport, and Gibraltar airport, all of which are within a 2-hour drive of Ronda. However, Malaga airport is the most convenient option for most travelers, as it has a larger selection of flights and airlines and is well connected by road to Ronda.

No matter which airport you choose, visiting Ronda is a must-do for anyone traveling to southern Spain. This beautiful town is perched on a rocky plateau and is known for its stunning views, ancient architecture, and rich cultural heritage. Whether you’re interested in history, culture, or outdoor activities, Ronda has something to offer everyone.

Are you looking for flights to Spain?, consider flying into Malaga airport with the help of WayAway to find the best rates on airline tickets. And don’t forget to add a visit to Ronda to your itinerary for an unforgettable experience in southern Spain.

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Ronda

Ronda, the city of dreams in Andalucia

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Welcome to Ronda the “city of dreams” in Andalucia! One of Spain’s most visited white towns of Andalucia. Ronda is very compact and easy to navigate whilst walking the cobbled streets  visiting the Real Maestranza bullring, the Puente Nuevo or El Tajo gorge There are many beautiful churches, museums, and wonderful coffee shops and tapas bars.

Want to learn a bit of Spanish on the way? Read some of the text in this article in the Spanish version here….

How to get to Ronda? See here: https://www.rondatoday.com/getting-here/

In Ronda for a day trip?

If you’re only in Ronda for one day be sure to read our Michelle Obama tour of Ronda, but if you’re likely to be here for two days or more, then maybe you could enjoy some of our most popular walks including the walk to the Virgen de la Cabeza, or Mr Henderson’s Railway Walk.

The VoiceMap GPS Audio Guide for Ronda

Creating the VoiceMap GPS Audio Guide for Ronda from the content here at Ronda Today has been a real pleasure and I hope that you enjoy walking the tour as much I did making it. VoiceMap GPS Audio Guide for Ronda.

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For quite a few years now, the A4 printable guide has been selling steadily directly from Ronda Today and I have received many hundreds of emails from visitors, who have discovered the very best of a visit to Ronda, using the indepth information made up from the top 20 articles published here at Ronda Today.

But what better way to improve the guide? An audio guide of course!

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Ronda Hotels

As well as being blessed with some of Spain’s most impressive natural and historic monuments, the accomodation options in Ronda are excellent because many offer views of the Tajo gorge from their windows and balconies plus the stunning views of the mountains surrounding the city.

Four star hotels in Ronda include the Parador, Molino del Arco, Reina Victoria, Montelirio, Maestranza, Acinipo, Don Benito, and Hotel San Gabriel.

Famous people in Ronda.

Join great names like Orson Welles, Earnest Hemingway, Rainer Rilke, James Joyce, Jorge Luis Borges, Madonna, or Jamie Oliver who have enjoyed their time in Ronda.

Why Visit Ronda?

Ronda the “city of dreams” in Andalucia! is a small city perched on a seemingly precarious platform of rock, it was at one time an impregnable fortress only defeated in battle through trickery, and during the reconquest with modern (for the era) rock blasting cannons.

The population of Ronda is around 34,000 so it is big enough to offer all the essential services of a large town but still small enough to retain it’s authentic charm as one of the white villages (pueblos blancos) of andalucia. At a height of 723m in the Ronda mountains, the city has a cooler year round temperature than the coast, making life in Ronda altogether more agreeable than other Andalucían cities.

Ronda is also the perfect base to explore other cities such as Sevilla, Granada, Córdoba, Jerez de la Frontera, Cadiz, Antequera, or Malaga.

Guided tours and activities in Ronda

The Serranía de Ronda

Ronda is the biggest city in northern Malaga province, and the closest city to many of the smaller villages in Cadiz province, making Ronda an ideal base for exploring the Serrania.

Within a few kilometres of Ronda are some of the most visited Pueblos Blancos, the famous white villages of Andalucia, Setenil de las Bodegas, Grazalema, Gaucín, Juzcar, Benalauria, Montejaque, Teba, Cortes de la Frontera, Igualeja, the list goes on…

As well, Ronda is close to three natural parks, the Grazalema natural park, Alcornocales natural park, and the Sierra de las Nieves national park. The Serranía is also home to pre-historic cave paintings at Benaojan, Neolithic dolmens at Montecorto, and of course, the Roman city of Acinipo.

The countryside of the Serranía is described as unique, in fact universally important. Many endemic species make their home here, including the pre ice age Pinsapa pine tree, and numerous orchids only found on our mountains.

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Guided Tours

Guided Tours around Ronda

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There are some excellent guided tours around Ronda and the white villages (Pueblos Blancos) of Malaga and Cádiz. Day trips start from from many of the nearby cities such as Seville, Málaga and the Costa del Sol area of Andalucia.

Going it alone? Check out Ronda Todays very own VoiceMap GPS Audio Guide for Ronda here: https://www.rondatoday.com/the-voicemap-gps-audio-guide-for-ronda/ Written and recorded by Clive the author of Ronda Today. :)

Fancy a guided climbing tour in Ronda? Check this out: https://www.rondatoday.com/guided-climbing-in-ronda/

Why use a local guide in Ronda?

Using a local guide can provide many benefits, such as:

  • Insider knowledge: Local guides have a deep understanding of the culture, history, and customs of the area. They can provide unique insights and perspectives that you may not find in a guidebook or online.
  • Language skills: A local guide can speak the language fluently, This helps you navigate any communication barriers you may encounter.
  • Safety: A local guide can help you navigate unfamiliar areas safely and can also be a valuable resource if you get lost or need assistance.
  • Connections: Local guides often have connections in the community. This provides access to experiences or locations that may not be easily accessible to tourists.
  • Saving Time: Local guides often know the best routes, shortcuts and insider tips to help you make the most of your time.
  • Cultural immersion: Local guides can help you immerse in the local culture more and get the most out of your trip.
The Caminito del Rey

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Hotels, Ronda Hotels

Catalonia Ronda hotel

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Located in the heart of Ronda, a charming town steeped in history and culture, the Catalonia Ronda hotel is a must-visit for those seeking a luxurious stay. The hotel boasts a prime location on the town’s main pedestrian shopping street, directly opposite the iconic Real Maestranza de Caballería de Ronda bullring. Its unique and beautiful façade is included in the Preservation Plan for Ronda’s Old Town, a testament to the hotel’s historic significance.

Upon arrival, guests are welcomed to 80 elegant and well-appointed rooms equipped with every amenity imaginable. Many of the rooms offer breathtaking views over the bullring, adding to the hotel’s charm and allure. The hotel’s bar features an inviting outdoor terrace with outstanding views, perfect for sipping a cocktail and soaking up the Andalusian sun.

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Restaurant and other amenities

For those seeking a culinary experience, the hotel’s à la carte restaurant offers a mouth-watering selection of Andalusian haute cuisine, with both individual and group menus available. The restaurant’s elegant décor and ambiance are sure to leave a lasting impression.

The Catalonia Ronda hotel also offers two meeting rooms with natural light, ideal for business travelers or those attending conferences in the area. Additionally, the hotel’s quiet and elegant rooftop terrace, with a chill-out vibe, is the perfect place for guests to relax. The terrace boasts deck chairs, an infinity pool that looks out over the bullring, and an outdoor hydromassage pool, providing the ultimate relaxation experience.

In summary, the Catalonia Ronda hotel offers a luxurious and unforgettable stay in the heart of Ronda, with its prime location, elegant accommodations, outstanding dining options, and beautiful rooftop terrace with spectacular views

Find more hotels in the Ronda area with swimming pools here.

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Swimming pools in Ronda

Manolo López Municipal swimming pool in Ronda

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If you’re staying in Ronda for a few days and your hotel or accommodation doesn’t have its own pool, why not take advantage of the Manolo López Municipal swimming pool in Ronda? A great place where you can go swimming during the summer months.

The Ronda City Council opened this public swimming pool in the summer of 2022. It is an outdoor municipal pool with a capacity for more than a thousand people and located in the newly urbanized area next to the city’s football and sports ground.

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Food/Wine, Museums, Restaurant Reviews, Ronda

La Casa del Jamon – Deli-Wine Tasting-Bar-Museum

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Not only a fantastic shop and “museum of collectables” but a perfect place for breakfast as well, la Casa del Jamon – Deli-Wine Tasting-Bar-Museum is located halfway between the hotel Reina Victoria and the Plaza de Merced.. (uphill from the bullring by about 600 metres)

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Breakfast in the Casa del Jamón Ronda. :)

The shop is filled to the brim with a superb display of jamon Iberico- wine -cheese and oil (Iberian hams, Iberian chunks … Etc.) There is also a cafeteria-bar where all the products on display can be sampled either sitting at the bar or at the tables amongst what can only be described a “museum of Spanish nostagia”.

Inside the fantastic shop the restaurant is small and cosy and is a place where you can have a breakfast for very good prices. Try the sandwich with local jamon, coffee and fresh orange juice for 5 euro.

Or, try a tapas in the afternoon or evening… A plate of “Cinco Bellotas” and a glass of Ribera del Duero is a fantastic treat sitting at the bar whilst watching eveybody come and go…

Surprisingly enough this is also a great place to get a small present for friends and family back home.. Tins of cured meats travel easily enough!

This place should definately be on your bucket list for Ronda. :)

Calle Jerez, 14 29400 Ronda
Phone: 952 87 15 96
Fax: 952 87 15 96
Email: info@lacasadeljamon.net

Open every day except SUNDAY 9am to 9pm

Anything on the shop shelves is also available to purchase online with free delivery for purchases over 200 euros so check out their website and facebook pages for more information…
http://www.lacasadeljamon.net/web/en/
https://www.facebook.com/lacasadeljamonrondamarbella/

La Casa del Jamon - Deli-Wine Tasting-Museum-Bar in Ronda, spain
La Casa del Jamon - Deli-Wine Tasting-Museum-Bar in Ronda, spain
La Casa del Jamon - Deli-Wine Tasting-Museum-Bar in Ronda, spain

The Grazalema Guide

The best way to see all our web projects in one place is over at the Grazalema Guide.

The Grazalema Guide – Tourist Information Portal for the Sierra de Grazalema, Wildside Holidays, The town of Ronda and the Caminito del Rey.

https://grazalemaguide.com/

Ronda

Alameda Park and El Balcon del Tajo

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Stretching from the Parador Hotel, around to Park Blas Infante, and along Paseo Hemingway. Here there are some of the most impressive views in Ronda. The Alameda Park and El Balcon del Tajo changes to  the Paseo de los ingleses which takes you towards from the bullring to the Alameda gardens.

Read the Spanish translation of this article…. Practice reading Spanish here…

The park area and gardens.

Whilst Ronda doesn’t have a botanic garden, there are several specimens of Pine, Acacia, and Himalayan Cedar that are listed on the notable trees of Malaga province for being more than 200 years old. The park is exceptionally popular with Rondeños and visitors alike for it’s formal paths, fountains, duck pond, and bird enclosure and a childrens playground. There are also public toilets by the childrens park but you do have to pay to use them.

Voicemap GPS Audio Guide for Ronda

The Alameda Park and El Balcon del Tajo is included in the VoiceMap GPS Audio Guide for Ronda.

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Scan the QR code to go directly to the Audio guide at VoiceMap

For quite a few years now, the A4 printable guide has been selling steadily directly from Ronda Today and I have received many hundreds of emails from visitors, who have discovered the very best of a visit to Ronda, using the indepth information made up from the top 20 articles published here at Ronda Today.

But what better way to improve the guide? An audio guide of course!

https://voicemap.me/tour/ronda/ronda-andalucia-s-city-of-dreams-a-walking-tour

At the front entrance of the park as you enter from Virgen de la Paz you’ll see the statue of the lady Goyesca. This monument is dedicated to the Goyesca Ladies and the sculpture depicts a woman dressed in costume in honor of the rondeñas. These are the women that over the years have had the opportunity to be chosen as the leading Goyesca ladies and presidents of the annual Ronda fair. A spectacular event where everybody dresses in period costumes whilst enjoying food, drink, concerts and equestrian events at the bullring.

Stunning views of the Sierra de Grazalema.

As you reach the railings and peer over, far down below, as much as 200 metres at its deepest point, lies the valley that in Moorish times was the wheat growing heart of Ronda, from which farmers and their laborers would collect the grains and transport them to the mills that used to line the edge of the cliffs under Ronda’s hanging houses.

From the Alameda Park and El Balcon del Tajo, on the far side of the valley you’ll see the Virgen de la Cabeza cave church and beyond that the mountains of the Serranía de Ronda that stretch from Montejaque to Juzcar. Slightly to the right are the beautiful mountains of the Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park. With 52,000 hectares of protected landscape and 14 villages within the park boundaries, there are around 20 peaks above 1000m above sea level creating an impressively sculpted landscape. The highest is “El Torreón” at 1654m (5426 feet) which commands fabulous views across the mountains and as far as the plains of Cádiz province.

The sierra de Grazalema is captivating as so much of it is accessible and can easily be explored with new wonders on every turn. There are many footpaths where you can view the diverse habitats such as – a shaded riverside, a high exposed mountain peak or vertical cliffs that are home to nesting raptors. If you are staying in the area for a few days then a trip to the village of Grazalema should really be on your bucket list.

From the Alameda gardens to the mirador and bullring
Paseo de los ingleses in Ronda
The recently remodelled (2023) paseo de los ingleses leads you from the Alameda gardens to the bullring and mirador de Ronda
Mirador del Ronda (La Sevillana)

The most impressive views of the valley and tajo gorge are further along towards the parador hotel and from the platform next to the open air theater close to Ronda’s Plaza de Toros. If you suffer from vertigo or are afraid of heights then don’t get too close or walk out onto the balcony… You can still enjoy the magnificent views and if you are lucky there might even be a musician playing to add to the atmosphere.

Who was Blas Infante?

Just before you reach the impressive viewpoint you passed a few statues. Orson Wells, Ernest Hemmingway and also Blas Infante, the father of Andalusian nationalism and who was responsible for one of the most important events in recent Andalusian political history, the Assembly of Ronda in 1918 when Blas Infante himself, unfurled the flag and symbols of Andalusia whilst standing on the first floor balcony of the ‘Circulo de Artistas’.

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Churches, Sweets and pastries

Where to buy convent sweets and pastries in Ronda?

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Where to buy convent sweets and pastries in Ronda?

In Spain, many convents earn a living by selling handmade sweets, pastries, and confections. The recipes have been passed down through the centuries with some dating back to the times of the Romans and Moors. However, with fewer nuns and the closing of many convents, this tradition is at risk of being lost. So, Where to buy convent sweets and pastries in Ronda?

One of the convents preserving this ancient tradition is the Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Merced in Ronda. The convent has a small bakery where visitors can purchase unique and delicious “Convent Sweets” while also supporting the nuns financially.

Every day, many people visit the Nuestra Señora de la Merced church and take photographs. However, they often continue on to other popular tourist destinations in Ronda, such as the Alameda gardens, bullring and Puente Nuevo As a result, they may miss out on a fascinating and hidden corner of daily life in Ronda.

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