Ronda Today

Heartfelt by Trudis Exhibition of Felt Artesania

July 26, 2024November 17, 2010 by Clive Muir

An exhibition of hand crafted felt art has opened in the Andalusian Soap Company Shop organised by local artist Trudis, originally from Belgium but now resident in Ronda.

Town Crier for Feria 2011 Controversial Choice

April 30, 2014October 28, 2010 by Clive Muir

Update: at 14:05 today the mayor’s office issued a press release confirming that Fernando Sanchez Drago will not be the town crier as originally contracted. A replacement candidate will be announced in the coming weeks.

Ronda’s mayor Antonio Marín Lara has announced that Fernando Sanchez Drago, a noted journalist and television presenter will be town crier during the 2011 Perdo Romero Feria and Corrida Goyesca, however the decision is sparking controversy as Sanchez Drago has confessed in his latest book that in 1967 he had sexual relations with two minors whilst in Japan.

Granada’s Sierra Nevada Ski Slopes to Get 10 Million Euro Upgrade

April 30, 2014October 20, 2010 by Clive Muir

The Minister for Tourism in the Andalusian parliament, Luciano Alonso, has announced a 10 million Euro upgrade of the Sierra Nevada ski area to be complete for the beginning of the 2010/2011 winter season which commences 27th November.

Cabopino Golf Club, Marbella

April 30, 2014October 13, 2010 by Clive Muir

18 Holes, Par 71, and 5,170 Metres

Opened in 2001 and designed by Juan Ligues Crevs, Cabopino Golf Club is situated almost halfway between Marbella and Fuengirola, and offers stunningly spectacular views of the coast.

The best way to describe this course would be short but sweet, because this course offers three Par-3’s, two Par-5’s and thirteen Par-4’s.

Book accommodation at the golf course here

School of Tourism and Hospitality in Ronda

April 30, 2014October 5, 2010 by Clive Muir

The importance of tourism in Ronda cannot be understated, aside from Unicaja, the tourism industry is the largest employer in the town, and most definitely the largest employer in the Serranía, either directly or indirectly, yet people who work in the industry have needed to leave the area to receive training and certification.