One Day in Ronda, Spain
One of the most stunning destinations in all of Spain, yet somehow one of the least well known, be sure not to forget Ronda on your next travel itinerary. A small but lively town in the southern region of Spain, Ronda is only a two hour drive away from both Seville & Granada, and definitely worth a day trip during your travels.
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1. Hike to El Puente Nuevo
We recommend starting your day in Ronda with a hike to see the city’s iconic Puente Nuevo (New Bridge). By prioritizing this early in your day, you’ll beat the heat of midday’s strong sun, and get to marvel at the grandeur of Ronda’s famous bridge (pictured above) for the rest of your day!
Hiking to the Puente Nuevo is completely free and available to the public.
2. Visit the Old City of Ronda
Since all access points to the hiking trails leading to the Puente Nuevo are located in Antigua, the Old City portion of Ronda, we recommend spending some time walking its streets while you’re in the area! This half of Ronda is charming and picturesque, so be sure not to miss it during your visit.
Ronda Antigua refers to the “old city” region in Ronda, and is free to wander.
3. Admire el Tajo
Before crossing back into the “modern” half of Ronda, be sure to stop in front of the bridge to admire the Tajo, the great gorge that cuts through the city surrounded by stunning cliffs. While Ronda is most known for its beautiful bridge, this view of the Tajo is one of my favorite in Ronda.
The Tajo is completely free to enjoy.
4. El Puente Viejo & Los Baños Arabes
If you’re interested in exploring a new area of Ronda while making your way back from Antigua, you can choose to cross the Puente Viejo (Old Bridge) and pop into the Baños Arabes! Dating back to the 13th century, the Baños Arabes in Ronda are some of the best preserved public baths remaining in Spain.
General admission to the Baños Arabes is ~ 4.50 euros per person, and use of the Puente Viejo is free to enjoy.
5. Shop at Carrera Espinel
For your next stop on your Ronda itinerary, spend some time shopping for clothes or souvenirs on Carrera Espinel! This is a long stretch of stores and restaurants that runs for blocks along a single street, Espinel.
The start of Espinel can be accessed across from Ronda’s Plaza de Toros.
6. Plaza de Toros
Ronda’s Plaza de Toros (bull fighting ring) is one of the oldest arenas in Spain, and arguably the most famous. Now primarily a museum, the Plaza de Toros only hosts one fight per year as part of the traditional Goyesca bullfights, but is open to visitors year round.
General admission to the Plaza de Toros is ~ 9.00 euros, and tickets can be purchased at the door.
7. Pinsapo Garden & Park
Pinsapo is a small botanical garden and park within the heart of Ronda. Factor in a quick visit during your trip to enjoy a short walk through beautiful flower & plants that will lead you to a clear landing with another clear view of Ronda’s surrounding mountains & landscape.
The garden is free to visit and open every day of the week.
8. Dinner at Restaurante Azahar
To end your day, we recommend booking a reservation at the Restaurante Azahar, located at the Catalonia Reina Victoria in Ronda. This dining spot offers some of the best views in Ronda, as well as a delicious Spanish menu.
If you’re traveling during the busy season, it’s a good idea to make this reservation in advance if you’re able to. Reservations can be made by contacting the Catalonia Reina Victoria Hotel.
Guided Walking Tour
If all of this sounds fun to you, but you’re not feeling up to mapping the day out on your own, there are also options to do guided group walking tours through Ronda as well! Whatever your travel style, we hope you have an awesome visit and love the city as much as we do 🙂
Group Walking Tour
More To See in Ronda
If you’re looking for more to do in Ronda, check out our complete list below of activities that are a bit more off the beaten path!
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Ooooh! I have wanted to visit El Puente Nuevo for a while, but I didn’t know you could hike up to it – that makes it even more appealing to me (I love seeing things from the trail!) Admire el Tajo is stunning isn’t it!?
So stunning that I actually used it as my background for years! I hope you love it! 🙂
I’ve never heard of Ronda in Spain before reading this article! Sounds like a gorgeous spot to visit in Europe! Thanks for letting me know about this place, hopefully I can visit one day.
Yes I’m always surprised how well kept of a secret it is! Thanks for reading 🙂
You are sooo right, Rhonda is a not to be missed place in Spain and actually very easy to add onto a trip. We love it! Great post!!
🙂 Thanks for reading! I’m so glad you loved Ronda!
I have family in Spain and will be visiting next year, I will be coming back to this post! The garden and views looks spectacular!
That’s amazing, I hope you have a great visit! 🙂
Great post, having been to Rhonda you’ve highlighted some great things to offer other than the famous Puente Nuevo!
🙂 Thanks for reading!
Nice post. As for me, I am really in love with Spain! I am looking forward in visiting Ronda soon.
My favorite is El Puente Viejo & Los Baños Arabes because I love mountains and greens.
I’m hoping for more of your blog posts!
Thank you so much for reading! Spain is my absolute favorite place to visit, I hope you love Ronda! 🙂
I love this itinerary. Now I’m craving a visit to Spain 🙂
Haha I’m always craving a visit to Spain! Thanks for reading 🙂