Location: Ronda
Top Things to do in Ronda
The 10 Best Things to do in Ronda, Andalucia
Ronda’s most striking feature is the Puente Nuevo, which spans a gorge over 300 feet deep. Can you guess when the "new bridge" was built? 1793. That should give visitors an idea of how unchanged Ronda has been over the years. It’s also known as the birthplace of modern bullfighting. The town’s bullfighting ring is only used once a year, at the Feria Goyesca, but it’s also a museum where you can learn about the history of this traditional (yet controversial) sport.
Restaurants in Ronda
1. El Tajo de Ronda
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5.0 based on 2,066 reviews
Reviewed By LuizDutraNeto - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Absolutely unbelievable! Dramatic cliffs and a 120m deep gorge that carries "Río Guadalevin" through its center! The canyon splits the city in two: "La Ciudad" (the Old Town) and "El Mercadillo" (the New Town) - and connecting both "towns", awesome "Puente Nuevo". From the many existing "miradores", unforgettable views and fond memories to take home. You cannot dare to miss it! Enjoy!
2. Reservatauro Ronda
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5.0 based on 551 reviews
Guided tour 70 min "Amongs bulls and horses" adult 28 e - Guided tour 2 hours with Ronda´s wine and tapas adult 40 euros- Discover the life of the figthting bull and the andalusian horse. Only a few minutes away from the city that joined its destiny to the king of the dehesa, at RESERVATURO RONDA, in the edge of a Biosphere Reserve, we can enjoy observing within a short distance all the stages of the fighting bull breeding and selection: the breeding stock cows escorted by the powerful stallion -the chosen one, the herald of the essence of the breed-; the calves born that year, running about together overlooked by their mothers, dreaming of a long life in the country; the young bulls insolents, boastful of their thoroughbred; and finally, the bull, the result of centuries of men's passion for creating the most beautiful creature, midway between its nobility and its fighting spirit. Guided tour 70 min "Amongs bulls and horses" adult Guided tour 2 hours with Ronda´s wine and tapas adult
Reviewed By Miss_Das1 - London, United Kingdom
Beautiful property and a great introduction to the way of life of the Spanish countryside and the breeding of Spanish bullfighting bulls and Andalusian horses. Very professional and warm staff. Animals are incredibly well looked after. Excellent tapas and food and wines too. A real insight into “insider” Andalusia and a must for anyone who wants to understand its culture and tradition. Great family outing, kids will LOVE the experience and also for couples.
3. Bodega Garcia Hidalgo
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5.0 based on 309 reviews
Visit our vineyards, we will give an explanation of how we make wine. Then do a tasting and depending on what you want can take tapas or eat with us on our patio. You can also sleep in the cellar. Contact us and we will adapt to what you want to do. It is best to have a good time and feel at home, and have fun! :) We are happy to assist the family Garcia Hidalgo..
Reviewed By USERDONNA - Benalmadena, Spain
What a fantastic place to visit. We booked the wine tour and meal and I have to say it was an excellent afternoon. Started with a tour of their vineyards and bodega and Miguel answered our many questions Then we were seated in a beautiful courtyard where Isabel served us our meals. The food was fantastic. Meats, cheese, breads, omelette, paella and dessert. And of course accompanied by some of the nicest wine I have ever tasted. So nice we bought 4 bottles to take home. Isabel and Miguel made us very welcome and fussed over the children Well worth the visit and we will definitely return
4. Plaza de Toros de Ronda
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4.5 based on 3,444 reviews
Founded by the local nobility at the end of the 16th century,the Real Maestranza maintains a horse-riding school and is also the builder of an impressive bullring, in the centre of the romantic town of Ronda, near Malaga and the Costa del Sol. In modern times, the principal activities are devoted to the conservation of its unique historical and artistic heritage. It has gained a deserved reputation for the recovery of archives,works of art, libraries and original documents relating to its history. The bullring is open to the general public all year round and the visit includes the Bullfighting Museum, the Royal Harness Collection and the Antique Firearms Collection.Corporacion nobiliaria cuyos origenes se remontan a 1572, la Real Maestranza mantiene en la actualidad un patrimonio historico y artistico unico en Espana por su singularidad y caracter, relacionado con el mundo de la caballeria, la equitacion y la tauromaquia. Bajo los tendidos de su monumental Plaza de Toros, que data de finales del siglo XVIII, se encuentran la Sala de Tauromaquia y las colecciones de Guarnicioneria y Armas de Fuego Antiguas, en su conjunto un importante reclamo turisticos en el casco historico de la romantica ciudad de Ronda, a escasa distancia de Malaga y la Costa del Sol, y accesible todos los dias del ano en horario ininterrumpido.
Reviewed By JoannT24 - Perth, Australia
I am so glad this was a suggestion to us as it was not well advertised around the town. The whole area is well laid out and clean. The history of the arena, shown through an audio display, is interested and well documented. All of the displays are well written and the audio commentary is timely and well done. This tour can be done at your own leisure and there are spots to sit and relax and experience the atmosphere of the first bull ring in Spain. A fantastic afternoon. The walk along the cliff edge is well worth the effort...... the views are so so stunning.
5. New Bridge
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4.5 based on 7,052 reviews
Reviewed By junkoeatslondon - London, United Kingdom
I think it was such a good decision for me to visit in February. I think what is fun about Ronda is you can roam around and look at this bridge from near far down and on top of it and you will be amazed from every angle???? the almond trees blossoming here and there makes you feel cheerful reminds me of the japanese cherry blossoms (altho I must say they are way better in japan) but just the blooming tree are pretty and makes you feel the early spring breeze. I imagine if I came here in the summer it would have been too hot for me. I'd like to come to malaga every feb ???? Also the random plate with the random japanese guys name on it came across as a surprise
6. Museo Lara
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4.5 based on 842 reviews
The museum has a large collection of different items, cameras, jewels, typewriters, electrical goods and a basement with witchcraft and holy inquisition items, this is a personal collection built up over a long time. It's possible to take photos and ride on carriage. You can complete your visit with our audioguides in spanish, english, french or german.
Reviewed By georgescottwood - Marbella, Spain
Amazing museum, absolutley huge private collection, a must if in Ronda. Everything from ancient coins to dagerotypes from ages past, history, memorabilia, the santa inquision is incredibly gory and darkly portraied. It will take a while, it is worth every penny...4 euros!
7. Old City
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4.5 based on 1,549 reviews
Reviewed By petermack2011 - Bungay, United Kingdom
Ronda is a beautiful place to visit with a fascinating amount of places to visit in the old town and areas which allow fantastic views of the local countryside. Explore on foot and at your leisure if at all possible and you will be impressed and amazed.
8. Mirador del Puente Nuevo
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4.5 based on 382 reviews
Reviewed By StephenCr0ss - Dublin, Ireland
Super view of the new bridge from both above and below the bridge. Walk down the pathway which takes you down to the base.
9. Ronda
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4.5 based on 402 reviews
Reviewed By swirlwind - Perth, Australia
A little town on top of a beautiful gorge, feels like a different world. During the day, the tour buses come and go, it can get very busy. But before 9am the town is a complete different story; tranquil, dreamy, the air is clean & crisp. Since it's so high up, it's alway a bit cold event on July.
10. Banos Arabes
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4.0 based on 973 reviews
Reviewed By andyandjo9 - Surrey, United Kingdom
Really interesting to go to historical Arab (rather than roman) baths. There is a short video alternating every 7 minutes between Spanish and English which gives a good overview of the baths and helps to understand the function of the various rooms ... recommend you start with the video. We arrived at 11ish and there was parking down by the baths which saved a walk in current extreme heat
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