Ronda

Ronda is one of the most picturesque destinations in Spain and the third most visited city in Andalucía. Visitors are drawn to its iconic landmarks, including the Puente Nuevo bridge, the Plaza de Toros bullring, Ronda Cathedral, and the historic Arab Baths.

Beyond the city, the surrounding Ronda Mountains are home to stunning white villages such as Grazalema, Setenil de las Bodegas, Zahara de la Sierra, and Genalguacil, offering breathtaking scenery and traditional Andalusian charm.

Pileta Paleolithic Cave Paintings at Benaojan

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A few kilometres from Ronda, just outside the white village of Benaojan lies one of the most spectacular cave systems in Spain, Pileta Paleolithic Cave Paintings at Benaojan and in the mouth of one, several galleries of cave paintings that are as old as 30,000 years, and were created by paleolithic people of Ronda before the last great ice age. Best of all, the caves are open to the public with a local tour guide to explain the significance of the artwork.

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How to book a visit to Pileta Paleolithic Cave Paintings at Benaojan

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History of Ronda’s Arab Baths

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Arab baths in Ronda

Whilst in ruins now, the Arab Baths are still amongst some of the best preserved in Spain and offer a tantalising peek into Moorish life during the 13th to 16th centuries. Be sure to watch the animated short presentation (5 minutes) about the history of Ronda’s Arab Baths when you get here. The video presentation describes the water tower as a Noria (the modern Spanish word derived from Arabic), however the water pump in Ronda was a chain pump and is more correctly known today as a Saqiya.

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Cookery Classes in Ronda: Discover Spanish Cuisine with Marivi

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Cookery Classes in Ronda - Discover Spanish Cuisine with Marivi
Discover the Joy of Cooking in Ronda

Imagine the aroma of freshly cooked paella wafting through a 17th-century home in the heart of Ronda’s historic quarters. The lively chatter of fellow food enthusiasts fills the air as you embark on a culinary journey that promises not just delicious food, but unforgettable memories. Welcome to a cooking class with Marivi, a passionate Basque chef whose love for Spanish cuisine is as vibrant as her storytelling.

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The White Villages (Pueblos Blancos)

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Pueblos blancos

If you are staying in Ronda for a few days and have a car then you will surely want to get out and about to explore more villages in the area. The White Villages (Pueblos Blancos) encompass the north east of Cádiz and north west of Málaga provinces and this area is saturated in history with palaeolithic cave paintings, neolithic dolmens, bronze and copper age remains, Roman roads, Visigoth fountains and Moorish towers.

White village tours from Ronda
Grazalema on the route of the white villages.

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Arriving at Ronda’s Bus and Rail Stations

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Directions from bus and train station in Ronda to the bullring

Here are some quick directions to the bullring (plaza de toros), tourist office, Puente Nuevo and other main monuments. after arriving at Ronda’s bus and rail Stations. (Scroll down for more detailed descriptions and directions.)

Ronda is actually building a new bus station. I’ll post details about that as and when there is news.

How to get to the bullring from the bus station in Ronda

Exit the bus station and follow Calle San Jose to it’s end, then turn left into Calle Doctor Fleming (maps show it as Calle Jerez), and keep going till you reach the Ronda bullring. Check the map below.

How to get to the main monuments in Ronda from the train station

Exit the railway station and walk straight ahead crossing the road in front and walk along the Avenida Martinez Astein pedestrian gardens until you reach the “Carerra Espinel” (known locally as La Bola), then turn right and keep going down hill through this pedestrian shopping street till you reach the bullring. Check the map below.

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