Round a 90-minute drive from the beautiful metropolis of Malaga in Spain, Ronda is an unbelievable place to go to. Even if you happen to go to for a day journey, or a little bit longer, you’ll discover heaps of the very best issues to do in Ronda dotted all throughout town.
Through the years, we’ve visited Ronda many instances when exploring the greatest locations within the south of Spain. In truth, each time we go to the broader Malaga area, we’ve made the journey to Ronda. It’s an unbelievable and historic metropolis that’s so gorgeous.
So, that can assist you get probably the most out of your time within the metropolis, I’m sharing our high locations to see whereas visiting Ronda. Have an incredible time exploring the south of Spain.
1.) Plaza de Toros (Bullring)
Located proper throughout the coronary heart of historic Ronda, Plaza de Toros dates again to the 1700s and is unbelievable to see. Not solely that, it’s the biggest bullring in all of Spain.
As soon as right here, head round on a self-guided tour of the bullring and discover its historical past, the museum and the bullring itself. Visits take round 90 minutes and it’s nicely value visiting within the morning or late afternoon when the solar is a bit more bearable.
Oh, and don’t overlook to identify the Actual Maestranza armoury that’s within the museum. It’s so fascinating, particularly, if you happen to’re like me and don’t know an excessive amount of in regards to the native historical past.
Afterwards, guide this natural olive oil tasting tour in Ronda that’s a lot enjoyable. You’ll be taken via the journey of Spanish olive oil and even go contained in the oil mill itself. Excursions take round 90 minutes and we cherished it.
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2.) Arabic baths
Relationship again round 800 years, visiting the Arab Baths is without doubt one of the greatest issues to do in Ronda if you wish to discover a number of the area’s Moorish historical past.
Solely a brief stroll from the historic bridge of Puente Viejo, the Arab Baths and the small museum is ideal for a 30-minute go to.
Now, the Arab Baths have been constructed through the reign of King Abomelik and are nonetheless in unbelievable situation. Like, it’s wonderful they’ve lasted this many centuries.
There’s a small entry charge to go to, but it surely’s actually value it to see this timestamp of historical past in Ronda.
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3.) Puente Nuevo
Most likely Spain’s most well-known bridge, Puente Nuevo is unbelievable to see. Though it’s the most recent bridge in Ronda, don’t make the belief that it’s ‘new’. It was really constructed within the 1700s and is a whopping 120 metres excessive.
Native folklore states that town of Ronda was as soon as one ‘massive’ metropolis, with no canyon via the center of it. It’s mentioned that Ronda’s residents by no means used to get alongside and frequently quarrelled throughout the metropolis streets. To cease this, god determined to tear town in two with a large canyon, serving to alleviate the fixed arguing.
After a few years aside (and we’re assuming fewer arguments), the residents determined to construct Puente Nuevo, taking up 40 years.
To get the very best views from Puente Nuevo, you’ll need to take a little bit hike right down to this lookout level on Google Maps.
It’s unbelievable to see from this vantage level and you may simply stroll again up the aspect of the canyon to the historic centre of Ronda itself.
Now, what I’d say is that you need to take your hike good and sluggish. Though it’s solely quick, you’ll be able to overheat fairly simply within the warmth of noon. Oh, and remember to take some water down with you. We made the error of going with out it.
4.) La Casa del Rey Moro
Nestled on the sides of the Canyon, La Casa del Rey Moro is totally value a go to while in Ronda. Relationship again to the 18th century and also called the Water Mine, La Casa del Rey Moro is the proper place to walk round as you discover wider Ronda.
As soon as right here, ensure to discover the hanging gardens and take the steps right down to the canyon backside itself. Although, a heads up, it may be a exercise.
5.) Jardines de Cuenca
Jardines de Cuenca is a small (however pretty) backyard space, with winding stairs that hug the sting of the canyon itself.
Right here you’ll be able to benefit from the views of all three bridges and it’s nicely value visiting after strolling throughout Puente Viejo.
You’ll be able to have a stunning stroll and comply with the quick path to this statement deck. Right here, you’ll get a number of the iconic views of Puente Viejo, which is ideal if you happen to don’t fancy the hike right down to the underside of the canyon.
6.) Mondragón Palace
Perched on the fringes of historic Ronda, Mondragon Palace is an unbelievable museum to go to that’s housed in a 700-year-old residence.
As soon as residence to Ronda’s Islamic King Abomelik, it’s among the finest issues to do in Ronda if you wish to study the historical past of town and the adjustments which have taken place over the centuries.
You see, Mondragon Palace is a museum the place you’ll be able to see displays from the Paleolithic, neolithic, Roman, Moorish, and Christian eras of Ronda. It’s fairly cool to find out about how the area has modified and the influences that every of those intervals has had on modern-day Ronda.
Visits take round 45 to 60 minutes and it’s nicely value visiting.
7.) Sierra de Grazalema Pure Park
Visiting the Sierra de Grazalema Pure Park is nicely value doing if you happen to’re on a wider street journey across the south of Spain. You see, the mountains surrounding Ronda are simply so unbelievable and you may simply spend a day driving via, or climbing, the native space.
Now, if you happen to’re in search of a fairly robust hike, then head out to succeed in the summit at Simancón. The views from the highest are the second highest in all of Cadiz and are simply unbelievable. That being mentioned, this hike is just for very skilled hikers. The route will be lengthy and also you want to concentrate on the liquids and meals you’ll want alongside the best way.
Alternatively, drive in direction of Zahara-El Gastor reservoir and cease off at Zahara de la Sierra Fort. The views are unbelievable and there are even just a few little eating places throughout the small hilltop hamlet.
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8.) Previous City Ronda
Visiting the outdated city is definitely among the finest issues to do in Ronda if you happen to’re within the metropolis’s lengthy historical past.
You see, it’s crammed with slender streets, plazas and heaps of little cafes, eating places and bars which might be excellent for a day journey.
Be certain to stroll across the space surrounding Casa Museo Don Bosco (Which is value going inside) and head additional in direction of Plaza Mondragon. Finally, you’ll stroll over to Plaza Duquesa de Parcent and it’s pretty. Simply take the stroll good and sluggish within the midsummer warmth.
9.) Lara Museum
The Lara Museum in Ronda is residence to heaps of artefacts, memorabilia and displays that span centuries.
Right here, you’ll be able to study all in regards to the area’s witchcraft trials, and the kind of armoury used within the Spanish Battle. Not solely that, you’ll study extra in regards to the Spanish Inquisition and the torture strategies that are equally surprising and ugly.
Visits take round 60 minutes and are nicely value doing if you happen to’re already within the historic centre of Ronda.
10.) Alameda del Tajo
A brief stroll from Ronda’s bullring, Alameda del Tajo is a Nineteenth-century public park that’s pretty whenever you’ve bought a little bit extra time within the metropolis.
As soon as right here, ensure to see the views from Balcón del Coño and the opposite beautiful viewpoint of Mirador de Ronda.
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11.) Plaza Duquesa de Parcent
Visiting Plaza Duquesa de Parcent is definitely among the finest issues to do in Ronda as you stroll the historic centre.
You see, from right here you’ll be able to go to Iglesia de Santa María de la Encarnación la Mayor (a protracted title, I do know). It dates again centuries and is nicely value heading inside to study extra in regards to the metropolis’s Catholic historical past.
Afterwards, you need to cease by Mesón Carmen la de Ronda for an early dinner. Their rabo de toro (Ox tail) is scrumptious.
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