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Your trip to Ronda.

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Ronda – Andaluzia Destination Costa do Sol and Ronda about 128 km from Sevilha

How to get there

  • Aeropuerto de Málaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) Málaga · 98 km
  • Estación de Ronda 1 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

The nearest airport is Málaga, about 98 km by road. Ronda station receives direct trains from Madri and regional trains from Málaga, Granada and Algeciras, with few departures per day. There are buses from Málaga, Sevilha, Marbella and the Costa del Sol. Check before buying.

How many days

One day is enough for the Puente Nuevo, the old town, the Baños Árabes and the bullring, even as a day trip from Málaga, Marbella or Sevilha. Staying one night lets you see the town without excursion groups and add the Casa del Rey Moro, the Palacio de Mondragón and Setenil de las Bodegas.

When to go

From March to June and from September to November the weather is usually most pleasant for walking. From December to February it can be cold, with nights below zero and short days.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

You don't need a car for the town, which is explored on foot. A car helps for Setenil de las Bodegas, for the white mountain villages and to continue to Marbella via the A-397 road, which has many curves. Those without a car use train and bus, which have few schedules: plan your return.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Ronda
  1. Morning
    Puente Nuevo and the old town

    Arrive early at the Puente Nuevo, before the excursions. View the bridge from the Mirador de Aldehuela and the Jardines de Cuenca. Cross to La Ciudad and visit the Iglesia de Santa María la Mayor and the Palacio de Mondragón.

  2. Afternoon
    Descent to the baths

    Have lunch in the old town, bearing in mind that lunch starts around 14:00. Descend via the Casa del Rey Moro and the Arco de Felipe V to the Puente Viejo and the Baños Árabes. Return uphill at a leisurely pace.

  3. Late afternoon
    Bullring and Alameda

    Visit the Plaza de Toros da Real Maestranza and head to the Alameda del Tajo. Walk along the balconies over the cliff with the low light over the valley.

  4. Evening
    Dinner and illuminated bridge

    Dine in the Mercadillo or the old town after 21:00. Return to the Puente Nuevo to see it illuminated. Those returning the same day should check the last train or bus.

2 days in Ronda

Day 1

  1. Morning
    Puente Nuevo and viewpoints

    Start at the Puente Nuevo and the interpretation center inside it. See the bridge from the Mirador de Aldehuela and the Jardines de Cuenca.

  2. Afternoon
    La Ciudad

    After lunch, walk through La Ciudad: Iglesia de Santa María la Mayor, Palacio de Mondragón with the Museo Municipal and the Museo Lara.

  3. Late afternoon
    Alameda del Tajo

    Cross to the Mercadillo and walk along the Paseo de Blas Infante to the Alameda del Tajo, facing the valley.

  4. Evening
    Ronda without excursions

    Dine at leisure in the town. At night the groups have left, and the streets and the illuminated bridge are quiet.

Day 2

  1. Morning
    Rey Moro and the baths

    Descend via the mine of the Casa del Rey Moro to the river. Then follow the Arco de Felipe V and the Puente Viejo to the Baños Árabes and the Puente Árabe.

  2. Afternoon
    Bullring

    Visit the Plaza de Toros and the museums of the Real Maestranza, with the bullfighting collection and the collection of horse tack.

  3. Late afternoon
    Setenil de las Bodegas

    Those with a car can go to Setenil de las Bodegas, about 25 minutes away, to see the houses under the rock and climb up to the castle.

  4. Evening
    Return to Ronda

    Dine in Setenil or back in Ronda. Dinner usually starts after 21:00.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

How to get from Málaga to Ronda?

By bus or car, in about 1 h 30 to 2 hours, over roughly 100 km of road. There is also a regional train, with few schedules per day. Check the timetables beforehand, especially for the return.

Is it possible to do a day trip from Sevilha to Ronda?

Yes. It's about 128 km by road, roughly 2 hours by car or bus. The day is tight, but it covers the Puente Nuevo, the old town and the bullring.

Is it worth staying overnight in Ronda?

For those who have time, yes. During the day the town receives many excursions from the Costa del Sol. Late afternoon and early morning, the streets and viewpoints are quieter.

Is Ronda very cold in winter?

From December to February nights can drop below zero, because the town is at 723 meters altitude. Bring a coat even if coming from the coast, where winter is milder.

Does the town have many steep streets?

The centre is flat for the most part, but the descent to the Baños Árabes, the Puente Viejo and the mine of the Casa del Rey Moro includes steep slopes and stairs. Wear comfortable footwear.

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