Location: Ronda
Top Things to do in Ronda
What to do and see in Ronda, Andalucia: The Best Nature & Parks
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. Paddock Paradise Ronda
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5.0 based on 225 reviews
Equestrian activities in the Serranía de Ronda. Based on the Paddock Paradise System. Our horses live free, fed naturally, and ridden in limited time, without abuse, without whips, without spurs, without curb bit, without horseshoes. 100% Happy Horse. We love horses: Who loves you will NOT make you suffer!
4. Pangea Active Nature
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5.0 based on 152 reviews
YOUR ADVENTURE Still you have not tried? No matter if you like land, water or air. Meet our catalog of active tourism, sure to find the experience you are looking for so long. TRAVEL GROUPS We handle everything Families with children, groups of friends, bachelorette parties, colleagues ... If you want to organize your trip active tourism, here we have it all: activities, accommodations, food
5. Caballos y Vino
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5.0 based on 137 reviews
A small but nice riding business. Enjoy a ride on safe, reliable horses and discover the beautiful, natural countryside around Ronda. Small groups of 2-4 persons guarantee a convivial atmosphere. A unique opporunity to join a ride with a wine-tasting. Or a romantic ride on the Ruta de los Bandoleros.
Reviewed By P5352ANerink
I really appreciated that Sandra planned time for us to do a brief lesson and warm up before heading out since we are not experienced riders. We enjoyed a relaxing ride though the olive, almond and oak fields and learned a bit about the agriculture and area of Ronda. It was incredibly beautiful!
6. Jardin De Forestier
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
7. Alameda Del Tajo
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4.5 based on 685 reviews
Reviewed By LuizDutraNeto - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Visiting Ronda, one cannot miss a quick stop at "Alameda del Tajo"! It is a public park, opened in the beginning of the 19th century, with some fo the most beautiful views of the awesome "Serranía de Ronda" (Ronda's mountain range). It is easily reachable from Ronda's "Plaza de Toros" and no entry fee is charged. Get your cameras ready! Enjoy!
8. Jardines de Cuenca
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4.5 based on 96 reviews
Reviewed By AlpinerHut - Chantilly, United States
From afar, we debated how we were going to get to Ronda's three famous bridges once we reached town: Puente Nuevo, Puente Viejo and Puente Romano (see my reviews of all three). Would we walk through Ronda, peeling off to see each bridge? Would we taxi to Puente Romano, then walk uphill, finishing with Puente Nuevo? Would we just ask a taxi to take us to each one? Standing at Mirador de Aldehuela (see my review "The OTHER Ronda mirador"), we arrived at the answer. What where those terraces across El Tajo Gorge, the ones with people clearly looking back at Puente Nuevo, the ones that seemed to go all the way down the gorge? That, my friends, is Jardines de Cuenca (Cuenca Gardens), your free gateway to all three bridges! (It wasn't mentioned in anything we had read.) A short walk along Calle Rosario and Calle Virgen de los Remedios brought me to the Calle Escolleras entrance of Cuenca Gardens. From there I walked down the 23 rose-covered terraces leading to the Calle Real entrance, near Puente Romano and the Arab Baths, stopping along the way for fantastic views of all three bridges, including an enchanting view of Puente Romano inside the arch of Puente Viejo. (Keep in mind, the gorge is spectacular in itself.) TIPS: * There's about an 80-foot drop from the Calle Escolleras entrance to the Calle Real entrance. I walked both ways with very little trouble, but admittedly was stopping frequently to soak in the views. Not for anyone who has trouble climbing or descending (my wife went back to the hotel), but not as hard as it looked to this 65-year-old man.
9. Plaza Duquesa de Parcent
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4.5 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By LuizDutraNeto - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
You are visiting today's "Plaza de la Duquesa de Parcent" in the "La Ciudad" district of Ronda. This same area was the very site of the famous "Medina de Ronda", the most important part of this city during the Moorish years. After the Christian Reconquest in 1485, it became simply the "Plaza Mayor". As a proof of its historical importance, "Plaza de la Duquesa de Parcent" houses some of the most important buildings of Ronda, such as the "Ayuntamiento de Ronda" (former military barracks and prison), the "Iglesia de Santa María la Mayor" (former Jameh Mosque of Ronda), the "Convento de la Caridad de las Hermanas de la Cruz (Convent of the Sisters of Charity) and the "Convento de Clarisas de Santa Isabel de los Ángeles (Convent of the Poor Clares). So, take your time and stroll along, lovely gardens and leafy trees await your visit. There is indeed a lot of history in this beautiful and inspiring "Plaza de la Duquesa de Parcent". Enjoy!
10. Cueva del Gato
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4.0 based on 137 reviews
Reviewed By X6223VBtomc - Bourne, United Kingdom
Stopped off here on an afternoon drive up from the coast to Ronda. Parking is free and easy - just off the main road and there is a track that leads down to the cave, which is clearly visible from the car park, easy to follow, but a little steep in places. The cave itself is very impressive and you can get up into it - that path is quite narrow and there are warning signs all over the place advising against it. I carefully took my two older kids up there for a quick peek in the opening, but went no further. The plunge pool in front of the cave is something else - absoutely crystal clear, but very very cold! A few of us were brave enough to go in - though it took ages to build up the courage to fully submerse; much to the amusement of onlookers. Take goggles and give it a go - even if just for a few minutes - watching the fish swim past you and the view under the water is amazing (Also take beach shoes as it is rocky). Some folks were diving in at the deeper part, but we weren't that brave. I think an hour or two for a quick stop or picnic is ample time to appreciate this lovely spot. There is a bar back up the track a bit, but we didn't stop there, so can't comment on it.
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