Some Highlights of Ronda, Spain
Getting In
There are three ways to get to Ronda: car, bus, and train. Car is far and away the easiest way. Driving the hills of Andalusia is not as difficult as you may think. Renting a car for a day should run you about €50, and allows you to visit locations outside of town as well. This is the most labor intensive process, but may be worthwhile depending on your desired itinerary and schedule.
Although buses do tend to be slow in this part of Spain, the coverage is pretty comprehensive. The trip to Málaga in the east will take you about 2.5 hours. The trip from Sevilla in the west should also take you about 2.5 hours. There is plentiful coverage from the resort towns such as Marbella as well. Avanza (the bus company) sells plenty of tickets and can bring you just about anywhere in Andalusia from Ronda.
That leaves the train. Unfortunately, Andalusia's train system is not very extensive. Ronda is well connected to Córdoba (and by association the high speed rails up to Madrid and around the country). There is also another line that runs to Algeciras - this is very scenic. Unless you were traveling from Córdoba or Algeciras, I don't think I would recommend rail travel to Ronda.
Things to Do
Historic Sites
Wineries
Dining
Tapas Spots
If Bardal is a bit out of your price range, you're not alone. No need to worry though, as Ronda is home to some fantastic tapas bars. Located around the city, you can even make a tapas crawl out of it. Have two or three plates at roughly three tapas bars and you have a wonderful lunch or dinner!
Shopping Areas
Ronda is centuries old on both sides of the bridge. However, the "new" city is the side of the bridge with the bullfighting ring. Buildings on this side of the gorge date back a measly 300 years (compared to 1,000 years in the old city). In the new side of the city, you will be treated to a much more local experience than the tourist-oriented old city. Still home to the majority of residents, the new city is filled with restaurants, apartments, and beautiful shops to serve all needs. Among the tourist-oriented gift shops are small clothing boutiques, food stores, arts and crafts shops, and more. There are two main shopping areas in Ronda: Plaza del Socorro and La Bola.
Out of Town
Hotels
Ronda is typically a day trip from Sevilla, Marbella, Málaga, or one of the many towns in Andalusia. However, it can be great to spend some extra time! See some recommendations below:
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Some Highlights of Ronda, Spain
Getting In
There are three ways to get to Ronda: car, bus, and train. Car is far and away the easiest way. Driving the hills of Andalusia is not as difficult as you may think. Renting a car for a day should run you about €50, and allows you to visit locations outside of town as well. This is the most labor intensive process, but may be worthwhile depending on your desired itinerary and schedule.
Although buses do tend to be slow in this part of Spain, the coverage is pretty comprehensive. The trip to Málaga in the east will take you about 2.5 hours. The trip from Sevilla in the west should also take you about 2.5 hours. There is plentiful coverage from the resort towns such as Marbella as well. Avanza (the bus company) sells plenty of tickets and can bring you just about anywhere in Andalusia from Ronda.
That leaves the train. Unfortunately, Andalusia's train system is not very extensive. Ronda is well connected to Córdoba (and by association the high speed rails up to Madrid and around the country). There is also another line that runs to Algeciras - this is very scenic. Unless you were traveling from Córdoba or Algeciras, I don't think I would recommend rail travel to Ronda.
Things to Do
Historic Sites
Wineries
Dining
Tapas Spots
If Bardal is a bit out of your price range, you're not alone. No need to worry though, as Ronda is home to some fantastic tapas bars. Located around the city, you can even make a tapas crawl out of it. Have two or three plates at roughly three tapas bars and you have a wonderful lunch or dinner!
Shopping Areas
Ronda is centuries old on both sides of the bridge. However, the "new" city is the side of the bridge with the bullfighting ring. Buildings on this side of the gorge date back a measly 300 years (compared to 1,000 years in the old city). In the new side of the city, you will be treated to a much more local experience than the tourist-oriented old city. Still home to the majority of residents, the new city is filled with restaurants, apartments, and beautiful shops to serve all needs. Among the tourist-oriented gift shops are small clothing boutiques, food stores, arts and crafts shops, and more. There are two main shopping areas in Ronda: Plaza del Socorro and La Bola.
Out of Town
Hotels
Ronda is typically a day trip from Sevilla, Marbella, Málaga, or one of the many towns in Andalusia. However, it can be great to spend some extra time! See some recommendations below:
Reach out to Mark!
Mark provides all sorts of info to help your travel needs! This includes specific travel itineraries and planning services. Please reach out if you have any questions or would like customized travel services.
Like this guide? Don't be afraid to say thank you and send a tip!