The first settlers named it Arunda, the Romans, Acinipo, and the Muslims,
Izna Rand Onda. It was with the latter with whom it stood out the most.
The old medina is one of the best preserved in all of Andalusia. Today Ronda is recognized for its
breathtaking location atop a gorge, for being the cradle of modern bullfighting, for the legends of romantic outlaws, for the fascination it exerted on Ernest Hemingway and Orson Welles... It will definitely captivate you too.
Info & Location
City/Province: Malaga
Type of Experience: Excursions
How to get there: From Malaga, it is 100 kilometers away. If you choose to travel by car, you must take the A-367 and A-357 motorways; the journey will take approximately 1.5 hours. You can also use the train, which connects Malaga-María Zambrano and Ronda stations in about 2.5 hours. There are also quite a few regular buses.
From Marbella, 62 km away. A-397 motorway. It takes approximately 80 minutes.
From Estepona, 68 kms away. First, you should take the AP-7 towards Malaga to San Pedro de Alcántara, and from there the A-397 motorway. It takes approximately 80-90 minutes.
Keep in mind that the A-397 is a winding road that runs largely through the mountains. In winter you must be cautious because there may be sections with frozen ground.
Tourist info: Tourist Office Paseo de Blas Infante, s/n.
Phone: (+34) 952 18 71 19 / Website: www.turismoderonda.es
Three areas
Ronda is divided into three areas: the old city, or old Islamic Medina, which is the most important from the historical point of view; the neighborhood of San Francisco, separated by the city walls, and the Mercadillo neighborhood, which is on the other side of the Guadalevín river.
