Ronda’s Water Mine under the Casa del Rey Moro

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Water Mine in Ronda

Carved into the cliffs of the ‘El Tajo’ gorge is a surprising mine and fortress that dates back to the Moorish era. This was when constant wars in Al-Andalus required the city governors to protect the water supplies for the defenders of the city.

Ronda’s Water Mine under the Casa del Rey Moro was built during the reign of Ronda’s King Abomelic at the beginning of the 14th century. Ronda, at this time, was an independent Islamic kingdom on the frontline between the Christian north, and the newly developing Islamic Nazari Kingdom in Granada.

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Puente Nuevo Vehicle Access Restrictions in Ronda

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After a delay from the original January launch date, Ronda’s controversial Puente Nuevo vehicle restrictions took effect from August 1, 2025. The updated traffic control measure will limit bridge access only to vehicles registered and taxed within Ronda, a move designed to protect the town’s historic core and improve urban mobility. Basically, if your car is not registered in Ronda then you cannot enter.

Avoid a fine and find an easy place to park in Ronda
Ronda bridge closed to traffic
Coming down past the Plaza de Merced church you have the opportunity to turn left. If you continue onwards here, the cameras will trap you and the fine will be sent. So, if you see the bullring on your right you have already gone to far.

Practical tips

  • To avoid fines (70 Euros), do not rely solely on GPS directions through Calle Virgen de la Paz or Puente Nuevo unless your vehicle is registered in Ronda.
  • Instead, use the ring road (A-374 / A-369) and park outside the historic centre, then walk in. See information on where to park in Ronda here.
  • If you are staying inside the restricted zone, ask your accommodation in advance to submit your vehicle registration to the local police so you can enter without penalties.
  • If you do get a fine also remember that hire car companies are charging in excess of 30 euros “processing fees” to pay your fine for you.)

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Museums of Ronda

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Museums of Ronda the tourist ticket

The museums  of Ronda are a delightful way to spend a few hours for both holiday makers and residents alike. Children will love the Lara Museum, while adults may prefer the museum of wine. Art aficionados will positively love the collection of Joaquin Peinado.

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Hotels in Ronda Old Town

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There are many hotels in Ronda, and several of these are quite superb.  But, quite a few of the people who visit Ronda have a particular desire to stay in the old town with its history and romantic stories. This is the protected zone of Ronda, with very little development allowed, so there aren’t many hotels to choose from.

Ronda’s old town extends from the Puente Nuevo along Calle Armiñan until the old walls and Almocabar Gate, and down as far as the Arab Baths, so we have included the Hotel Alavera de los Baños even though other travel guides might consider it outside the old town.

Here is our list of some of the hotels in Ronda’s old town.

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The VoiceMap GPS Audio Guide for Ronda

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The VoiceMap GPS Audio Guide for Ronda
Ronda Audio Guide QR code
Scan the QR code to go directly to the Audio guide at VoiceMap

Listening to me along the way (and also some captivating guitar music from the amazing Paco Seco), you’ll pass breathtaking lookout points including the Mirador de Ronda and the Mirador de Aldehuela.

As we leave the new town behind us and enter the old, past the Mondragón Palace and museum we’ll visit Ronda’s former defensive border at the Puerta de Almocábar, and quake in the boots of history’s soldiers as you imagine approaching armies.

From there we’ll follow the old walls to the Arab Baths and the Puente Viejo bridge, before making our way back over Puente Nuevo. The tour ends in front of the Plaza de Toros, the Bullring of the Royal Cavalry of Ronda.

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