Wine tasting tours and visiting a winery in Ronda.

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.)

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La Casa del Jamon – Deli-Wine Tasting-Bar-Museum

La Casa del Jamon - Deli-Wine Tasting-Museum-Bar in Ronda, spain

Not only a fantastic shop and “museum of collectables” but a perfect place for breakfast as well, la Casa del Jamon – Deli-Wine Tasting-Bar-Museum is located halfway between the hotel Reina Victoria and the Plaza de Merced.. (uphill from the bullring by about 600 metres)

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The Tourist Ticket (The best way to visit Rondas top attractions)

Museums of Ronda the tourist ticket

When you get to Ronda (even if you have found Ronda Today useful) the first place on your list of visits should be the Tourist Office which is located by the bull ring (Plaza de Toros.) It is here that the English speaking staff can give you the most up to date info on whats going on in Ronda such as concerts, exhibitions and sell you the “tourist ticket”.

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Why is Ronda Called the City of Dreams?

The German poet Rilke. Why is Ronda Called the City of Dreams?

Ronda, a picturesque town perched atop the El Tajo gorge in Andalusia, Spain, has long been known as the “City of Dreams.” This enchanting epithet encapsulates the town’s ethereal beauty, rich history, and cultural significance.

But why has Ronda been bestowed with such a dreamy title? The answer can be found in one of the most influential voices to associate Ronda with dreams, the poet Rainer Maria Rilke. Read on!

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Inside LA Almazara: Philippe Starck’s Surreal Olive Oil Mill in Ronda

Inside LA Almazara - Philippe Starck’s Surreal Olive Oil Mill in Ronda

Hidden among the olive groves on the outskirts of Ronda, LA Almazara stands like a monolith from another world. Designed by renowned French architect Philippe Starck, this red cube-shaped building is not just an olive oil mill—it’s a surreal blend of art, architecture, and Andalusian heritage. In a region known for whitewashed villages and traditional cortijos, LA Almazara is a bold departure and a fresh reason to visit Ronda. So let’s take a look Inside LA Almazara: Philippe Starck’s Surreal Olive Oil Mill in Ronda

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