Fish and Seafood in Ronda: Spanish to English Food Guide

If you enjoy fish and seafood, eating out in Ronda is a good opportunity to discover some of the traditional dishes of Andalucía. However, Spanish menus can be confusing if you don’t recognise the names of the fish, shellfish and seafood on offer.

This guide brings together the Spanish names you’ll commonly encounter, their English translations and some useful phrases for ordering in local restaurants. Keep it handy when reading a menu, asking about the catch of the day or deciding how you’d like your fish cooked.

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Sumay Cacao Ronda: Discovering the Story Behind Chocolate

Cacao drink - Sumay cacao in Ronda

Ronda is full of places to stop for coffee, wine or tapas, but Sumay Cacao offers something rather different. Tucked away on Calle Pozo, 9 just a few minutes’ walk from La Alameda del Tajo, this specialist cacao shop introduces visitors to the story behind chocolate, from the cacao pod itself to the finished drink.

We originally stopped expecting a quick hot chocolate before continuing our walk around the old town. Instead, we ended up staying for nearly two hours, tasting three different cacao drinks, handling a real cacao pod for the first time, and talking with owner Agostina about the people, traditions and craftsmanship behind every cup.

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