Love it or hate it, bullfighting is an important part of Spanish heritage with most people only learning about it from a short visit to a bullring. Reservatauro Ronda has changed that and allows people to see a more in depth perspective of bulls and bullfighting.
Ronda’s Water Mine at the Casa del Rey Moro
Hidden beneath the Casa del Rey Moro on the edge of the Tajo Gorge, Ronda’s Water Mine is one of the city’s most remarkable examples of medieval Islamic engineering. Carved deep into the rock, the mine provided a vital water supply for the city and was heavily defended during a period of conflict in medieval Al-Andalus.
The Water Mine was built during the reign of Abomelic, ruler of Ronda, in the early 14th century. At the time, Ronda was an independent Islamic kingdom on the frontier between the Christian territories to the north and the emerging Nasrid Kingdom of Granada..
Puente Nuevo Vehicle Access Restrictions in Ronda
Vehicle access across Ronda’s Puente Nuevo is restricted. Visitors driving vehicles that are not registered and taxed in Ronda should not cross the bridge or enter the restricted area without prior authorisation. If you are staying inside the restricted zone, your accommodation should arrange the necessary vehicle registration before you arrive. For most visitors, the simplest option is to use the Ronda ring road, park outside the restricted area and walk into the historic centre.
Practical tips
- Do not rely on your GPS route if it directs you through Calle Virgen de la Paz or across the Puente Nuevo unless your vehicle has been authorised to enter the restricted area.
- For most visitors, the safest option is to use the Ronda ring road (A-374 / A-369), park outside the restricted zone and walk into the historic centre. See our guide to parking in Ronda.
- If you are staying at accommodation inside the restricted area, contact the property before you arrive and provide your vehicle registration details so they can arrange the necessary access.
- If you are driving a hire car, remember that any traffic fine may also be followed by an administration charge from the rental company.
If you’re visiting or staying in a hotel within the restricted zone, don’t worry—hotel guests can still access the area by coordinating with their accommodation, which will inform local police of your stay.
Museums of Ronda
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.
Hotels in the Old Town of Ronda
There are many hotels in Ronda, and several of these are superb. But quite a few people who visit Ronda have a particular desire to stay in the old part of town, with its history, narrow cobbled streets and romantic stories. This is the protected historic quarter of Ronda, where very little modern development is allowed, making it a unique place to stay. From here, you can step outside your hotel and walk to the Puente Nuevo, the Plaza Duquesa de Parcent, the Mondragón Palace and many of the city’s most important attractions, all while soaking up the atmosphere of one of Andalucía’s most beautiful historic towns.
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.
Ronda Audio Guide: VoiceMap GPS Walking Tour
Discover Ronda at your own pace
I created the VoiceMap GPS Audio Guide for Ronda using the research and local knowledge behind Ronda Today. It combines the stories, history and places I’ve written about on this site with a GPS-guided walking route through the city.
The tour takes around 90 minutes and covers approximately 3 km, taking you from the newer part of Ronda into the historic old town and past many of the city’s most important sights. You can start whenever you like, walk at your own pace and stop whenever something catches your attention.
- No groups or queues — explore Ronda without having to follow a guide or keep to a fixed schedule.
- Turn-by-turn directions help you find your way between the sights without constantly checking your phone.
- Start, stop or pause whenever you want.GPS-triggered audio starts automatically as you approach the places and monuments on the route.
- Ideal if you have limited time in Ronda but want to see and learn about as much as possible.
The Guitar House in Ronda
Where to find flamenco and Spanish guitar concerts in Ronda? If you find yourself in the “city of dreams,” then visiting the Guitar House in Ronda should definitely be on your bucket list. You can marvel at the extensive collection of guitars on display, and if you’re lucky, you might even be able to attend a live concert for an even more memorable experience. Book a ticket here.
Or, have a look at the entry tickets for guitar concerts at Viator