Top things to do in Ronda
Attractions, tours and activities in Ronda
About Ronda
Including tips for the best time to visit Ronda
Built across a gorge on a sandstone hill, few cities can boast a setting as romantic as Ronda. Overflowing with Andalucian charm, the Spanish city is known for its winding streets filled with whitewashed houses and its breathtaking Puente Nuevo (New Bridge) which connects the city’s two sides across the gorge.
Ronda is often referred to as the birthplace of bullfighting and is home to a majestic 18th-century bullring, the Plaza de Toros. The neoclassical structure is the oldest bullring in Spain and was designed by Martín de Aldehuela, who also designed the New Bridge. If you stroll along the Paseo E Hemingway (Ernest had a long love affair with the city), you can stand on the traditional balconies that hang over the edge of the Tajo gorge. Elements of Ronda’s Islamic origins can be seen at the Arabic bathhouses just outside the city walls, and Mondragón Palace which housed the former ruler Abbell Mallek.
One of the best ways to blend in with the Ronda locals is to share their enthusiasm for food. Many bars and restaurants serve the regional speciality of chorizo rondeño – a spicy sausage infused with paprika and accompanied by crusty bread and crispy fries. You can also sample Arabic-inspired offerings such as pestiños (honey fritters) and other sweet treats like the yemas del Tajo (candied egg yolks) and rosquillas (donuts).
Tonight
From HK$ 218 per night
This weekend
From HK$ 1,139 per night
Next weekend
From HK$ 1,407 per night
| Most popular time to visit | October–December |
| Cheapest time to visit | January–March |
| Local currency | € 1 = HK$ 8.16 |
| Language | Spanish |
| Average weekend price | HK$ 892 per night |
| Average weekday price | HK$ 852 per night |
| Typical stay | 1 night |
Points of interest in Ronda
Stay near the top sightseeing spots in Ronda
-
Bullring Ronda
In the city centre
Ronda reviews
What other travellers say about Ronda
One night and day in Ronda is all you need, and we very...
25 November 2024
One night and day in Ronda is all you need, and we very much enjoyed it. There are several spectacular overlooks, good for viewing and photography. We took a walking tour which showed us the highlights of the town, and learned a bit about its history. A nice break was to visit Museo Casa Don Bosco, the (nicely preserved) former home of a priest who has been canonized. It is a beautiful place overlooking the cliff edge, bridge and valley, and we completed the day attending a guitar concert by an up-and-coming Flamenco guitarist, Carlos Perez.
Ronda like all of Andalusia is clean, organized and...
24 November 2024
Ronda like all of Andalusia is clean, organized and welcoming. The views are breathtaking, of course. The Arabian baths are exceptionally well conserved with a video that explains everything. One day is needed to explore the site and to take in 12 centuries of history. This is certainly one of Europe’s gems. Do not miss it if you visit southern Spain.
Ronda is beautiful.
11 November 2024
Ronda is beautiful. Stay in town and take advantage of the morning. Tourist buses from Malaga start arriving around 10:30. Things calm down again in the late afternoon. Coming on a tour bus, would be a much less enjoyable way to visit.
A 2 day visit is plenty to do the walks, find the paths and...
27 October 2024
A 2 day visit is plenty to do the walks, find the paths and the stairways that give you all kinds of views of the cliffs and new bridge. These are spectacular sights. The trick is how to get a picture without any other human in it? Lots of places to eat, though did get a frozen pre-made pizza base with stuff on top to disappoint. Good paella though and breakfast sandwich at Bar Colon with a reasonable black tea to help it down. It's a bit of a tourist trap and we were there mid October and it rained at some point on each of the 3 days!! But that was fine. We visited the nearby "Cave of the Cat" which is worth a visit about 15km out of town. The main gardens close at 10pm, ooops!
Absolutely loved Ronda.
26 October 2024
Absolutely loved Ronda. Wandering round the narrow street in the old town is lovely. The bridge and gorge are amazing. The surrounding countryside is spectacular. Lots of choice for cars and restaurants in both the old and new towns. Numerous view points to take in the bridge, gorge and countryside. Highly recommend it as a must see. Easy to get found on foot. Getting a taxi can be a bit of a challenge but train and bus stations within walking distance.
Ronda old town is spectacular , there is lots to explore,...
24 October 2024
Ronda old town is spectacular , there is lots to explore, but being a bit disabled the number of steps were a challange. The atmosphere of the town was wonderful. Lots of places to eat tapas, and pizza. There's a lot of walking involved but it's worth it.
Popular places to stay in Ronda
Stay in some of the best accommodation Ronda has to offer
-
Apartamentos Los Descalzos Ángel With Private Terrace Free Parking Ronda, Spain
From HK$ 856 per night
-
Apartamentos Los Descalzos Free Parking Ronda, Spain
From HK$ 856 per night
-
APARTAMENTO LAS NIÑAS Ronda, Spain
From HK$ 559 per night
-
Aljara Suites Ronda, Spain
From HK$ 697 per night
-
Alameda del Tajo III Centro Parquing Ronda, Spain
From HK$ 1,330 per night
-
Other accommodation in Ronda
Choose from a wide variety of places to stay in Ronda
-
Apartments
From HK$ 297 per night
-
Villas
From HK$ 1,258 per night
-
Cottages
From HK$ 312 per night
-
Holiday Homes
From HK$ 312 per night
-
Guest Houses
From HK$ 153 per night
-
B&Bs
From HK$ 347 per night
-
Homestays
From HK$ 408 per night
-
Country Houses
From HK$ 388 per night
-
Self Catering Accommodation
From HK$ 312 per night
