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Wine tasting tours and visiting a winery in Ronda.

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Wine tasting tours and visiting a winery in Ronda.

Over the last few years the wineries (“bodegas” in Spanish) of Ronda have greatly increased their production and are going through what can only be described as a “boom time”. There are over 20 excellent vineyards producing Red, Rosé and white wines with the denomination of origin “Wines of Malaga” (Malaga being the province that Ronda belongs to.)

Wine tasting and tours at Get Your Guide
Wine and wine tasting in Ronda
Have a look at the large selection of wineries that are open to the public for wine tasting tours. Many even provide full lunches and dinners with matched wines to the food courses.
Guided tours and wine tasting at Bodega Doña Felisa in Ronda

A family business dedicated body and soul to the world of wine since 1999. Doña Felisa Winery was founded by José María Losantos and his wife, Gema Alonso, who came to Ronda and immediately fell in love with it.

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Ventas in Spain – El Tropezon in the village of Montecorto

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tropezon bar adorned with fruit and vegetables

A “venta” is a road side cafeteria, bar and restaurant and you should look out for them on the larger country roads between towns and villages. Visiting a venta in Spain is an excellent way to see and sample the local, traditional gastronomy and way of life in Spain. These Ventas in Spain almost always have a friendly, family atmosphere and some even have hostel or hotel type accommodation.

Check out our page about tapas in Ronda here.

The simplest ventas consist of a bar and tables in one room. The larger ones have a separate dining room away from the noise of the bar and perhaps an outdoor terrace. Often on display is a selection of local produce and crafts to admire and, of course, to buy.

Non smoking laws are enforced in Spain in public areas. Smoking is not allowed inside and the owner of the establishment will be fined if people are caught breaking this law.

An excellent example of a traditional venta (in Andalucia) is “Venta El Tropezon“. Situated on the main road between Ronda and Arcos de la Frontera, at the junction to a village named Montecorto. The word “tropezon” describes a nice, unexpected surprise. For example, if you trip over but on the floor you find a coin or something else valuable.

You can follow the facebook page of El Tropezon here.

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Nightlife in Ronda – Irish Bar Heaven

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heaven irish bar ronda

Where to go for a bit of nightlife in Ronda? An Irish bar in the middle of the romantic and ancient city of Ronda might not seem to be, in theory, a good combination. But, every where needs some nightlife yes?

Heaven Irish bar in Ronda
Heaven bar is a listed and registered “official” Irish bar and as such serves original Guiness! :)
Up to a point, children can enjoy nightlife in Ronda as well.

Children can enter this bar as can be seen below in the photo of my son. Alcohol free drinks are of course available.… But it gets a lot louder as the night goes on so we are normally out and on the way home by 10pm. (If we have the kids in tow. :)

Irish bar Heaven in Ronda
Irish bar Heaven in Ronda. The beer is mine and not the boys! :)

The bar has a very good atmosphere and excellent staff attention. You don’t have to wait long at the bar to get a drink.

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Visit a vineyard and wine tasting in Ronda

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Visit a vineyard and wine tasting in Ronda

NOTE: This is an archived article about Visit a vineyard and wine tasting in Ronda…. Please see the more current and updated information here: https://rondatoday.com/wine-tasting-tours-and-visiting-a-winery-in-ronda/

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