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 under the Casa del Rey Moro
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.
Puente Nuevo Vehicle Access Restrictions in Ronda
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.
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.)
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 Ronda Old Town
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.