Top 10 places to visit in Ronda During Your Stay

Ronda bridge at night time

Things to Do in Ronda: What to See, Why It Matters, and How to Plan Your Visit

Ronda is one of southern Spain’s most dramatic towns, perched above the deep El Tajo Gorge. Its combination of historic landmarks, breathtaking viewpoints, and vibrant local culture makes it ideal for first-time visitors and experienced travelers alike. This guide highlights the best things to do in Ronda, explaining why each site matters, who it’s best for, and how to fit them into a day trip or longer stay. From historic palaces and ancient baths to gorge walks, tapas bars, and sunset strolls, you’ll discover everything Ronda has to offer, with links to detailed guides for deeper exploration.

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Ronda’s Arab Baths

Arab baths in Ronda

Rondas Arab Baths, known in Spanish as “Baños Árabes” are one of Ronda’s most important tourist attractions, and some argue more important than the unquestionably beautiful Puente Nuevo, or Ronda’s other claim to fame, the Plaza de Toros.

The baths are similar to the design perfected by the Romans, except that steam was used to sweat out pollutants from the body rather than soaking in hot water as the Romans used.

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History of Ronda’s Arab Baths

Arab baths in Ronda

Whilst in ruins now, the Arab Baths are still amongst some of the best preserved in Spain and offer a tantalising peek into Moorish life during the 13th to 16th centuries. Be sure to watch the animated short presentation (5 minutes) about the history of Ronda’s Arab Baths when you get here. The video presentation describes the water tower as a Noria (the modern Spanish word derived from Arabic), however the water pump in Ronda was a chain pump and is more correctly known today as a Saqiya.

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Ronda’s Arab Baths Now Accessible for People with Disabilities

Francisco Cañestro Opens the Arab Baths

Yesterday the Councillor for Tourism Francisco Cañestro, and the Junta de Andalucía’s Minister of Tourism, Commerce and Sport, Luciano Alonso Alonso officially reopened the Arab Baths in Ronda after extensive renovations allowing wheelchair access for one of Andalucía’s most important Moorish monuments.

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