Beautiful plaza (like everything else in Ronda) that you'll pass through on your way to Puente…read moreNuevo. It can get crowded, I was lucky enough to witness a cool flamenco festival the day I visited the area so having a lot of people around wasn't an issue, it made the place more fun and memorable. Also, regular traffic - cars, etc couldn't pass, it was a road closure for the event, so it was great, very pedestrian friendly. Plaza de Espana is a cool spot in Ronda, on the newer side (even if this area is far from being new, still full of history), you can see the cool cliffs from here, outstanding views. It takes your breath away!

Amazing view. Come here for the bridge. Both side show a view into the valley across the land…read more Would recommend everyone to visit ronda to see this. Tour the town as well, the oldest bull fighting arena is located here. Buy a few bottle of wines, drink it along the way or enjoy it in the park.

At the time of this review, Sierra de las Nieves ("range of the snows") is about to become a…read moreNational Park (it became a Natural Park in 1989). In 1995, it became a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. We drove along the western border of the park, on our way from Marbella to Ronda. The views are breathtaking, and I got to see a lot of what my research on the park described of its terrain. Here is a summary about the park, from my research of various sources: The park surrounds the Sierra de las Nieves mountain range in the Málaga province, in Andalucia. La Torrecilla (1,919 m) is the highest point in the range. It also hosts one of the deepest shafts in Europe (named "GESM"). Lots of limestone in this region gives the park white cliffs, spotted with reddish iron deposits. Sierra de las Nieves has numerous caves, the most well-known are Hoyos del Pilar, Hoyos de Lifa, and Cuevas del Moro. Apparently, the name of the Park came from its snowy peaks, which used to be more plentiful than in our current (warmer) global climate. Back when, the locals stored the snow in "snowfields" and carted it down to the local towns for water. The park harbors Spanish fir forests, and the Mediterranean spruce, that dates to the glacial period in Iberia. One is 500yo, named the Escalereta, a Natural Monument. The forests also contain oaks, cork trees, wild olive trees, ash trees, junipers, carob trees and chestnut trees. **Local black pigs survive on acorns from these trees, and their cured ham (pata negra) is a local delicacy. Fauna here are typical of southern Spain, and include mountain goats, muflons, meloncillo (a kind of mongoose), roe deer, and otters. This is a destination for bird watching tours, with Griffin vultures, golden eagles, eagle owls, royal owls, goshawks and hawks. This pristine park has never been inhabited except for a smattering of villages, hence it is very unspoiled terrain. Camping is no longer permitted in the park. Park activities include, hiking, bird watching, mountain biking (with tours such as Monda-Istán), mountain climbing, and horseback-riding.

Again, I'm 99% certain this is another made for tourists flamenco show. But again I was 100%…read moreentertained by this powerful and emotional form of dance. The musicians were fierce while the female dancer danced even fiercer. Alone, her body flowed and stomped to the music, taking ownership of the floor. This was just as good as what I saw in Sevilla, except it would've been nice to have an additional male dancer to complement. Only €15 for the 1 hour evening show...I think these shows are designed for the short attention spans of Americans, but I could've easily enjoyed another hour of this. Food and drinks are available, and not much more € than outside. Wine was only about €2.50 glass. I'm not sure where the real locals go to see flamenco, if ever, but this hour was pure magic.

Great place to unwind after a warm day in Ronda. Simple foods, Spanish cuisine, at the cliff park…read morenear the bull ring. Mostly Spanish crowds and an preference of Bob Marley and soul music. You can escape the tourist traps of Ronda and still be at one of prime location in town.

I don't know why this museum wasn't packed like everything else in Ronda, but we were glad because…read moreit gave us plenty of time to view all the different quirky collections uninterrupted. The collections were visually beautiful as well as interesting. The Inquisition and Witchcraft exhibit section was unnerving, but we enjoyed the museum very much as a whole. We even got to meet the owner! A must see in Ronda

Eclectic, strange museum with a bit of everything. Many rooms with different exhibits in each…read more Downstairs in a torture exhibit that is very troubling & not for kids. Good to visit if you are looking for something completely different & out of place in the beautiful town of Ronda.

I stopped in here for an afternoon drink after doing some sightseeing around Ronda. Beautiful views…read moreof the city and a lovely patio. Definitely tourist-oriented. Service was good very relaxed atmosphere.

*This listing is for the historical landmark / museum, Palacio del Rey Moro. There are other Yelp…read morelistings, with German reviews, for the bar with the same name. Entry fee was 5€ pp, cash. The palace is currently under renovation (visited during the off-season). There is no actual palace to visit, just the gardens and the water mine, which is a very long staircase, inside a stone structure, down the side of the ravine, to a water source on the floor of the Tajo. This historic site is a layering of history. The 14thC water mine is authentic to the days of Moorish rule. However, the palace was built in the 18thC, long after the Moors were banished from Spain. The palace was later remodeled by the Duchess of Parcent in 1920. The gardens were created in 1912, by Jean Claude Forestier (the same French architect who designed the Maria Luisa Park in Seville). So you get a combination of stories about historical figures who were never contemporaries of one another. The main attraction at this museum is definitely La Mina (the water mine). THE MINE In the 14thC, Moorish king, Abomelik, ordered the cutting of steps into the stone walls of el Tajo so he could have Christian slaves chained to the steps, to pass water up all day, from río Guadelevin. The mine was built concealed, to be kept secret, presumably, from potential invaders, but it was a well-known fear among Spanish Christians that "in Ronda you die carrying water skins." Note that historic records state there were 365 steps in the mine, but today there are 231, and no evidence of the missing steps. When I saw this place on the Rick Steves Andalucía episode, I couldn't wait to visit. When I got to the winding, grueling 231 stone steps, of non-uniform size, with dripping water all over, making them slippery, I was not as excited. It is a workout, but a good one. I am very glad we did it in the off-season, and not when there are a million sweaty tourists crowding the passage, making it insufferable! Note that the steps of the mine are not the entire descent. There are various terraces in the garden at the top, each with a flight of stairs, leading you slowly down to the mine itself. You have already descended about 1/3 of the cliff before you even get to the mine. *This place is not at all accessible for disabled persons. The mine, in Moorish times, was the only source of water for the city, and the steps were later the means by which Spanish Christian troops forced entry into Ronda to recapture it 1485. THE PALACE Folklore names this place "Palace of the Moorish King" under the belief that a prior palace stood on this site, as the home of King Almonated (who has no Wiki article nor Googleable info). All info I could find about this king was just part of the folklore of this castle. THE GARDENS The gardens are a series of courtyard-type niches at street level, followed by stepped terraces graduating down to the entry of the mine. There is not a lot of grassy / soil area, mostly paved patio or pea gravel, along with various small ponds and fountains. There are places to sit on tiled benches. The gardens are in need of a lot of cosmetic repairs (cracked pavers, mildewed paint, chipped tiles, etc). But you can still appreciate their beauty, and the views from them are amazing. In summary, I would definitely say it was worth my fiver, and all that physical exertion to make contact with 700-year-old history. Definitely a top stop on my Ronda list. * * * TIP * * * One tourism guide stated that one of the chambers along the mine's staircase is called Sala de Secretos (Room of Secrets) because while 2 people, each standing close to the wall at opposite ends of the room, can hear each other, their words are oddly completely inaudible to anyone standing in the middle of the same room. Tourists like to put it to the test. (This phenomenon is similar to the "Whispering Gallery" in St. Paul's Cathedral, London.)

Definitely worth a visit, although this is a low-key attraction. I enjoyed seeing the different…read morerooms, and the informational video gave good information about the building and use of the baths. Located a bit out of the town center, but a relatively easy walk.

Great spot to visit in Ronda, so don't be intimidated by the longer walk, it's a beautiful one with…read moregreat buildings and vistas to see on the way! I was in Ronda just for the day so I wish I had more time to spend at Banos Arabes/the Arab Baths constructed in Moorish style, a great historic site, very unique. It's how the spa used to be back in the day, surrounded by wonderful arches. The ruins are full of poetry, the light filtering in is our of this world, the place is a must see if you visit the area! I need to go back!

Typical plaza in Spain, beautiful architecture, a nice cathedral around (Iglesia del Socorro), a…read morephotogenic fountain in the middle of it (with the sculpture of Hercules and the 2 lions), nice colors, many outdoor restaurants around, great walking area in the middle of downtown Ronda. It is significant of the area's history and independence, the monument is dedicated to Blas Infante. Your typical Andalusian slice of heaven, with great details all over, perfect to explore on a sunny day. Next to Puente Nuevo, so make sure you won't miss it.

Plaza del Socorro is named for the abutting church, Iglesia del Socorro. This square is located in…read morethe "new" part of Ronda (the side to the north of the tajo/ravine). Plaza del Socorro hosts a fountain with sculptures of Herculese and two lions (after images representing Andalucia, established by Blas Infante), as well as a statue of Blas Infante himself, the "father of Andalicia." This square is historically significant because during the 1913 Assembly of Ronda, Blas Infante, politicking for Andalusian nationalism, waved the flag of Andalusia from the balcony of Circulo de Artistas, a building on this square. Infante led the movement to get Andalusia recognized as a national community, and won the Andalusian parliament a lot more autonomy than most regions of Spain. Infante was later executed by Franco, but is seen as a national hero, and is especially esteemed by Andalusians. We noticed a lot of Spanish tourists flocking to this square, due to its historical significance in Spanish history. Because we were there only days before Carnival, it was an especially busy time for crowds of Spanish visitors in Ronda. This square gets a lot of great sunlight, and has various places to sit. There is a parking garage under the square. Many good restaurants along its perimeter. At night, it is beautifully lit, and a fun place to relax.

We were taking a walking tour of Ronda, just us and a map our guide gave us. It was fun to discover…read moresights (and there are so many beautiful ones in Ronda) step by step, following the map, the road or stumbling into things and be amazed by its majestic sight. And Arco de Felipe V is like that! It might be nothing "special" for locals, but seeing it while walking around it's a treat. The views around are amazing! Exquisite, simple, standing there against time! Nice texture and architecture! If you walk around Ronda (and there are many things to see), put the Old Arch de Felipe V on your list. Not a long walk, bring water along. The only complaint? I wish we had more time to admire the sights! It's never enough in a pretty place like Ronda!