When it comes to planning your vacation in the picturesque town of Ronda, one of the first decisions you’ll need to make is where to stay and you have the choice of Apartments and house rentals or hotels. Making this decision can sometimes be challenging, but in this article, we’ll explore the advantages of apartments and house rentals.
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.
LA Organic Experience: Olive Oil Tour in Ronda
The LA Organic Experience offers visitors the chance to explore an organic olive farm near Ronda and discover how olive oil is produced, from the olive groves through to the finished oil.
We visited with our family and joined a guided tour around the estate, where we learned about the organic farming methods used at LA Organic and saw how the landscape combines olive groves, gardens, vineyards and artistic installations.
The tour finishes with a tasting of LA Organic’s organic olive oils, giving you the opportunity to compare different varieties and learn more about the flavours and characteristics of the oils.
There is even a fantastic guest house here if you want to stay in this idylic setting. (Scroll down to the bottom of this page for prices and reservation details)
The White Villages (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.
Arriving at Ronda’s Bus and Rail Stations
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.
How to Find the Best Hostels in Ronda: Top Affordable Stays for Budget Travelers
Looking for a hostel in Ronda, Spain? Whether you’re a backpacker, solo traveler, or visiting with friends, Ronda has a variety of budget-friendly hostels that offer comfort, convenience, and a chance to meet fellow travelers. From charming historic guesthouses to central hostels with social areas, this guide highlights the best options to make your stay memorable.
Daytrips in Andalucía from Ronda
Daytrips in Andalucía from Ronda by car are fairly easy to most of the major tourist highlights here in Western Andalucia.
Average driving times to towns and cities from Ronda
- Forty five minutes to the Costa del Sol (San Pedro) or Antequera.
- An hour and a half to Seville and Malaga.
- One hour to Jerez de la Frontera
- Two hours to Córdoba or Cadiz.
- About 2.5 hours to Granada or Gibraltar.
All in all, Ronda is the great place to stay for a night or two if your holiday plans include seeing the Alhambra, the Mezquita, Malaga’s Picasso Museum, the Caminito del Rey (El Chorro), or the annual Jerez Horse Fair.